Politics Archives

Vice President Kamala Harris waits for her own portfolio as she settles into new role

March 10, 2021 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

Vice President Kamala Harris was in the middle of an Oval Office meeting last Thursday when, before her turn to speak had come, a staffer delivered a…

‘Stop talking about Dr. Seuss and start working with us’: Democratic congressman lashes out at GOP colleagues over pro-union bill

March 10, 2021 10:00 AM CNN

Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan lashed out at his Republican counterparts on Tuesday as the House debated a pro-union bill, urging the party to end its…

Pentagon carrying out an urgent review to determine which bases are ‘high-risk’ for sexual assault

March 10, 2021 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon is carrying out an urgent review to determine which US military installations and units are “high-risk” for service members…

House to take final vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic plan

March 10, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives is slated to take a final vote Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,…

Biden’s German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware

March 10, 2021 6:30 AM CNN Newsource

The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week…

Trump’s clash with GOP over using his name in fundraising ignites midterm worries

March 10, 2021 6:24 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s push to route his supporters’ money through his own political apparatus, rather than traditional Republican campaign…

House GOP struggles over conservative hardliners’ tactics: ‘It’s a pain in the a**’

March 10, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

House Republicans are engaged in an internal struggle over how to assert their power with their robust minority, with a small contingent of…

Stimulus checks could come quickly, but the jobless may have a wait for unemployment benefits

March 10, 2021 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that President Joe Biden championed even before taking office is expected to land on his desk in coming days, but…

Facing recall, California Gov. Newsom pleads for optimism and patience

March 9, 2021 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

Facing a recall effort that has threatened his political future, California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged Tuesday night the fatigue and frustration…

Why Donald Trump is fighting Republicans over his name

March 9, 2021 8:18 PM CNN

While Donald Trump has long championed himself as a master real estate tycoon, talk to anyone familiar with how he built his fortune and they will…

Secretary of Defense to contact Manchin after Republicans raise concerns about Pentagon nominee’s tweets

March 9, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plans to speak with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin after Colin Kahl, the Biden administration’s nominee for…

Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts

March 9, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…

Banning Major and Champ from the White House is a bunch of malarkey

March 9, 2021 7:21 PM CNN

Come on, man! The first shelter dog to live in the White House, Major the German Shepherd, has entered and exited as if through a revolving door. As…

Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May

March 9, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…

How much will your stimulus check be?

March 9, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…

Jimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts

March 9, 2021 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…

Trump requests mail-in ballot ahead of local Florida election despite baseless fraud claims

March 9, 2021 5:36 PM CNN

Former President Donald Trump requested a mail-in ballot ahead of a local municipal election in Florida, according to Palm Beach County records,…

Oath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says

March 9, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…

Texts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection

March 9, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…

The US is about to start a massive experiment in progressive government

March 9, 2021 4:32 PM CNN

You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…

House gears up for vote on Biden’s Covid relief plan

March 9, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

The US House of Representatives is gearing up for a final vote on President Joe Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan in an effort to send it…

Sister of Uyghur entrepreneur believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’

March 9, 2021 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…

Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban

March 9, 2021 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…

Bernie Sanders’ victory: The US just started a massive experiment in progressive government

March 9, 2021 3:36 PM CNN

You may have read a lot over the weekend about how progressives were angry that the Covid relief bill that’s about to be sent to President Joe…

Sister of Uyghur businessman believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’

March 9, 2021 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…

CBP rebuts Abbott’s claim that U.S. Border Patrol lacks access to virus vaccine

March 9, 2021 10:50 AM Jim Parker, Brianna Chavez

MISSION, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, during a news conference Tuesday at the Texas-Mexico border to discuss the state’s border security…

Trump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says

March 9, 2021 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…

FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters

March 9, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…

Biden plans media and travel blitz to sell relief plan — and make the benefits permanent

March 9, 2021 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

After signing a massive but temporary expansion of the social safety net into law this week, President Joe Biden will set about convincing Americans…

South Dakota attorney general impeachment effort halted

March 9, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Lawmakers in South Dakota voted Monday to halt their impeachment effort against the state’s attorney general, who faces three misdemeanor…