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This week in Washington is all about the debt ceiling

October 4, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, CNN Congress avoided a government shutdown and Democrats may have been forced to punt on their infrastructure and social safety net…

Pro-Trump challenger’s residency issues catch Murkowski’s eye

October 4, 2021 3:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has not yet said whether she’ll run for reelection in 2022 — but she is well…

US Trade Rep Katherine Tai to condemn China’s ‘unfair trade practices’

October 4, 2021 3:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN US Trade Representative Katherine Tai is expected to condemn China’s “unfair trade practices” during remarks at…

Supreme Court’s new term could see landmark rulings on abortion, guns and vouchers

October 3, 2021 5:45 PM CNN

Five of the nine Supreme Court justices made a notable series of rare public opinions, striking a provocative tone while off the bench. CNN’s Jessica…

Supreme Court’s new term could see landmark rulings on abortion, guns and vouchers

October 3, 2021 5:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter For the first time in more than a year, the Supreme Court will convene in its crimson velvet-lined…

New York AG blasts NRA’s decision to reelect its embattled leader: ‘The rot runs deep’

October 3, 2021 5:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Rob Frehse, CNN New York Attorney General Letitia James tore into the National Rifle Association on Sunday after it reelected its longtime leader,…

Top Democrats disagree on including Hyde Amendment in economic bill

October 3, 2021 4:09 PM CNN

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) says she will not vote for any bill that contains the Hyde Amendment, a provision that would ban spending federal money…

Top Democrats disagree on including Hyde Amendment in economic bill

October 3, 2021 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said Sunday she would not support a sweeping…

Top Democrats disagree on including Hyde Amendment in economic bill

October 3, 2021 12:04 PM CNN

Rep. Pramily Jaypal (D-WA) says she will not vote for any bill that contains the Hyde Amendment, a provision that would ban spending federal money on…

Durbin on impending debt ceiling deadline: ‘We’re gonna get this done’

October 3, 2021 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin projected confidence that the Democratic majority in the Senate will not let the United…

Durbin on impending debt ceiling deadline: ‘We’re gonna get this done’

October 3, 2021 9:05 AM CNN

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin warns CNN’s Dana Bash of the potential economic repercussions if Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell applies the…

Rep. Pramila Jayapal: $1.5 trillion for economic bill ‘not going to happen’

October 3, 2021 9:00 AM CNN

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) says the $1.5 trillion price tag for a social safety net bill — that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says is his limit — is too…

‘SNL’s’ new Joe Biden hilariously tries to unite Democrats

October 3, 2021 9:01 AM CNN

“Saturday Night Live” opened its 47th season with new cast member James Austin Johnson taking on the role of President Joe…

Rep. Pramila Jayapal: $1.5 trillion for economic bill is ‘too small’ and ‘not going to happen’

October 3, 2021 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN House Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal said Sunday that the $1.5 trillion figure for the economic…

GOP lawmakers push to uncover ‘bias’ in Covid probe during contentious classified intel briefing

October 3, 2021 6:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Frustrations boiled over during a closed-door intelligence briefing last week as Republican lawmakers…

Pressure is growing on Biden to lift Trump’s tariffs as supply chain problems worsen

October 3, 2021 6:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN There’s a quick move President Joe Biden could make to immediately help relieve the stress the pandemic-related supply…

Trump asks US judge to force Twitter to restore his account

October 2, 2021 2:28 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended…

Donald Trump ratchets up demands on Gov. Greg Abbott to review Texas election results

October 2, 2021 1:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten Former President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow an election review bill to move forward…

Sinema says lack of infrastructure vote ‘inexcusable’ and erodes trust within Democratic party

October 2, 2021 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema strongly rebuked the House of Representatives’ lack of a vote on the bipartisan…

Federal government can start enforcing Biden’s vaccine mandate for employees early next month, OPM says

October 2, 2021 12:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Fortinsky Federal agency and department heads can begin enforcing President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates for its employees early next…

Trump wants court to force Twitter to reinstate his account

October 2, 2021 12:15 PM CNN

CNN’s Brian Stelter says that former President Donald Trump is suing to get back onto Twitter because Trump clearly believes he needs Twitter in…

‘Still waiting for what is to come for us’: American University of Afghanistan students face fear and uncertainty

October 2, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN They had enrolled at the American University of Afghanistan because they saw it as an opportunity, a pathway to a better…

‘Do your job’: McAuliffe watches closely as messy Capitol Hill negotiations threaten Virginia race

October 2, 2021 12:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN There is possibly no Democrat outside of Washington, DC, who is more closely watching the chaotic negotiations playing out on…

Biden approves 30-day extension for highway funding

October 2, 2021 11:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the temporary extension of the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring 3,700 federal…

Trump wants court to force Twitter to reinstate his account

October 2, 2021 11:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to restore his Twitter account, according…