Devin Nunes’ outrageous explanation for his coronavirus comments
The ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus crisis is shining a bright light on our politicians. Some, like Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, are…
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Former Rep. Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds
Former Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter was sentenced Tuesday to 11 months in prison and three years of parole for corruption charges stemming from his…
Continue Reading The coronavirus clash of Donald Trump vs. Andrew Cuomo
Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, President Donald Trump sent a Twitter rocket at Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Cuomo wants ‘all…
Continue Reading Biden receives Secret Service protection
Former Vice President Joe Biden received Secret Service protection starting Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The development comes…
Continue Reading Trump administration lays out new health, economic steps to combat virus
President Donald Trump on Tuesday laid out new efforts his administration is undertaking as part of the federal response to the spread of novel…
Continue Reading Coronavirus is a test Trump can’t pass with ideology alone
The coronavirus’ relentless spread is exposing Donald Trump to a question no president wants to hear: Is he up to the job? For supporters and…
Continue Reading How to watch Tuesday’s primaries
Three states are voting on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch CNN’s coverage. Which states are voting? Arizona,…
Continue Reading There is NO way primaries should be held today
Voters in three states — Arizona, Florida and Illinois — are casting ballots in the 2020 presidential race today. Or, if anecdotal…
Continue Reading House pares back paid sick and family leave benefits in coronavirus bill
House lawmakers scaled back their efforts Monday night to offer millions of Americans paid sick and family leave, a weak link in the nation’s…
Continue Reading TSA says 5 million fewer people flew in past two weeks than this time last year
Nearly 1 million fewer passengers passed through airport security checkpoints nationwide on Friday, part of a steep drop-off in air travel over the…
Continue Reading Maryland postpones April primary to June due to coronavirus pandemic
Maryland will postpone its presidential primary from April 28 to June 2 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the state’s governor announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Ohio governor announces polls will be closed Tuesday over coronavirus
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced late Monday night that polls will be closed in the state on Tuesday as a result of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading ‘More challenging than 9/11’: Pandemic tests American criminal justice
The US criminal justice system is being tested as prosecutors, judges and lawyers try to find the balance between the constitutional rights of…
Continue Reading Mnuchin pitches Senate Republicans to approve $850 billion economic package
Senior Trump administration officials urgently pressed GOP senators to approve a House-passed bill to deal with the coronavirus pandemic — and…
Continue Reading Pentagon says any military support to coronavirus response involves ‘trade-offs’
The Pentagon said the military “is ready and willing to support” US civilian authorities but it set limits Monday on what it can do after…
Continue Reading How Joe Biden could build on his delegate advantage Tuesday night
Super Tuesdays in March have been quite kind to former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden will likely continue his winning streak in Tuesday’s…
Continue Reading Ohio secretary of state: ‘It was simply untenable’ to tell Ohioans go to the polls amid coronavirus
Ohio’s chief elections officer said the state’s decision to close the polls on Tuesday came after health experts’ guidance on…
Continue Reading States move forward with Tuesday elections as coronavirus pandemic alters American life
Arizona, Florida and Illinois are moving forward with their presidential primaries on Tuesday, while other states postpone their elections over…
Continue Reading Millennials! Americans! Your country says it needs you
President Donald Trump and top US health officials called on every American Monday to do their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. It was a marked…
Continue Reading While Trump downplayed coronavirus, three GOP governors jumped into action
Donald Trump’s admission Monday afternoon that the coronavirus outbreak is “very bad” and the virus is “not under…
Continue Reading Health officials warn US government does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment to deal with coronavirus
Top health care officials said Monday that there is not enough stockpiled medical equipment like masks, gowns and gloves to fulfill the anticipated…
Continue Reading Attorney General Barr: Prioritize investigations of fraudsters exploiting coronavirus pandemic
Attorney General William Barr directed federal prosecutors on Monday to prioritize investigations of fraudsters and hackers exploiting the…
Continue Reading White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants
The White House advised all Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 and urged older people to stay at home in a set of new guidelines designed to…
Continue Reading White House weighing $16 billion request for emergency coronavirus funding for veterans
Congress has been informed that the White House’s next emergency supplemental request to fight the coronavirus outbreak is expected to involve…
Continue Reading Joe Biden wins the Washington state primary, CNN projects
Former Vice President Joe Biden will win the Washington state Democratic presidential primary, CNN projected Monday. CNN’s delegate estimate in…
Continue Reading Judge allows US to drop two of 16 defendants in Russian troll farm case brought by Mueller
A federal judge allowed the Department of Justice to drop Concord Catering and Concord Management as defendants in troll farm case brought by former…
Continue Reading Senate strikes its own deal for short-term extension of surveillance powers
The Senate approved a short-term reauthorization of three expired national security surveillance provisions Monday after a deal was struck between…
Continue Reading New limits on UK, Ireland travel pose another test for Trump administration after weekend airport meltdown
At midnight Monday, the United States will implement a new slate of travel restrictions to combat coronavirus spread, limiting transit from the…
Continue Reading Vogue editor Anna Wintour announces her support for Joe Biden for president
Vogue editor-in-chief and noted Democratic bundler Anna Wintour announced she’s supporting former Vice President Joe Biden in the 2020…
Continue Reading Washington, DC, orders restaurant and bar closures to limit coronavirus spread
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered all restaurants, bars, and clubs in the nation’s capital to effectively close by 10 p.m. ET Monday in an…
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