Panel of South Carolina black voters give their take on Democratic race
A group of black Democratic voters from South Carolina shared their thoughts on the 2020 Democratic field with CNN ahead of the state’s primary…
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States sue USDA over new food stamps work requirement
The District of Columbia and New York state filed a lawsuit along with 13 other states and New York City against the US Department of Agriculture on…
Continue Reading ‘Law & Order’ star Sam Waterston endorses Michael Bloomberg
Former “Law & Order” star Sam Waterston announced his endorsement of Michael Bloomberg on Friday, saying he believes the former New…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg picks up the pace in Iowa as impeachment keeps others away
Pete Buttigieg had Iowa all to himself on Thursday. He responded by hitting the gas. Buttigieg embarked on one of his most frenetic days yet in the…
Continue Reading Teens in Maryland can get birth control without parental permission. Some lawmakers want to change that
Maryland is one of 23 states, along with Washington, DC, where minors can get birth control without their parents’ knowledge or approval. A new…
Continue Reading Chief Justice John Roberts prepares to take the stage for impeachment trial
Known for his golden resume and powers of persuasion, John Roberts was named chief justice of the United States at the age of 50. In the 15 years…
Continue Reading Republicans on the spot as Senate braces for impeachment drama
There’s nowhere left for Republicans senators to hide. Come Tuesday, and the official start of President Donald Trump’s impeachment…
Continue Reading Delaware GOP leader is ousted after comment singling out Jewish supporters of Trump impeachment
A Republican Party leader in Delaware has been kicked out of office after making a comment on Facebook that her colleagues called anti-Semitic. The…
Continue Reading Pence urges Senate Democrats to flip on impeachment in op-ed
Vice President Mike Pence urged Senate Democrats to break ranks and “stand up against” the articles of impeachment in a Wall Street…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Evelyn Yang reveals she was sexually assaulted by her OB-GYN while pregnant
Evelyn Yang was reading letters that voters had sent to her husband, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, and suddenly stopped in her…
Continue Reading Senators swear impeachment oath amid new allegations of White House lawbreaking
Ninety-nine US senators were sworn in Thursday and, with their right hands raised, pledged to do “impartial justice” in the impeachment…
Continue Reading Lev Parnas says he watched Trump tell aide to fire the US ambassador to Ukraine
Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, told CNN he witnessed President Donald Trump telling a top aide that the US ambassador to Ukraine should…
Continue Reading 11 U.S. soldiers were injured in Iran missile attack despite initial claims of no casualties
WASHINGTON, DC — Several U.S. service members were injured during last week’s Iranian missile attack on Al-Asad airbase in Iraq despite…
Continue Reading Florida Supreme Court rules some released felons must pay off fines before voting
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the state’s GOP governor by ruling that certain released felons must pay all fines and fees…
Continue Reading DHS has requested Pentagon assistance to build 270 miles of border wall
The Pentagon received a Department of Homeland Security request Wednesday to build and pay for hundreds of additional miles of border wall on the…
Continue Reading Rep. Ayanna Pressley reveals she has alopecia: ‘It’s important I’m transparent about this new normal’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts on Thursday publicly revealed for the first time that she has an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Republican Sen. Susan Collins’ confusing comments about the new documents from Lev Parnas
Republican Sen. Susan Collins, a pivotal swing vote in the fight over whether to allow new witnesses during the Senate’s impeachment trial,…
Continue Reading Saudi Arabia has paid $500M toward the cost of US troops in country
Saudi Arabia has paid the US approximately $500 million to begin to cover the cost of US troops operating in the country, according to a US official.…
Continue Reading 8 senators to watch in the impeachment trial
On Thursday, it became official: The Senate impeachment trial into President Donald Trump is underway. While the ultimate outcome seems predetermined…
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Chief Justice, Senators sworn-in for Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday afternoon to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment…
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Trump boosts school prayer, faith groups as he rallies base
WASHINGTON, DC — In a bid to solidify his evangelical base, President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and…
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Homeland Security seeks Pentagon funds for 270 miles of border wall
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as…
Continue Reading Trump administration updates public school prayer guidance on National Religious Freedom Day
The Trump administration on Thursday announced it is updating federal guidance for prayer in public schools and other initiatives aimed at protecting…
Continue Reading Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump officially begins
The third Senate impeachment trial of a US president in history convened on Thursday with the reading of the impeachment articles against President…
Continue Reading Pompeo stonewalls as evidence emerges of possible surveillance of ex-Ukraine ambassador
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo maintained a persistent silence for more than 48 hours after stunning new evidence emerged suggesting the former…
Continue Reading Intelligence officials ask Congress not to hold threats hearings after angering Trump last year
US intelligence officials have quietly asked the Senate and House Intelligence committees not to hold public hearings on this year’s Worldwide…
Continue Reading Investigation requested into Michigan state senator accused of making inappropriate remark to female reporter
The Democratic and Republican leaders of the Michigan state Senate requested a sexual harassment investigation Wednesday into a Republican senator…
Continue Reading Trump continues to insist he doesn’t know Giuliani associate Parnas
President Donald Trump continues to insist he doesn’t know Lev Parnas, an associate of Trump’s personal attorney who now says the…
Continue Reading Nunes now says he talked to key Ukraine figure, after suggesting he hadn’t
The top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee admitted Wednesday to speaking on the phone with a key figure in the Ukraine scandal after…
Continue Reading It may be the end of Trump using R.E.M. songs at his rallies (as we know it)
R.E.M. is not feeling fine. The Georgia-based rock band is considering legal action to stop President Donald Trump from playing the group’s…
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