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Biden clarifies stance on a Russian incursion in Ukraine: ‘Russia will pay a heavy price’ if units move across Ukrainian border

January 20, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday sought to clarify his stance on a potential Russian incursion in Ukraine, cleaning up remarks…

Ukrainian President pushes back on Biden: ‘There are no minor incursions’

January 20, 2022 9:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly pushed back Thursday on US President Joe Biden’s comments that a…

Jay Inslee Fast Facts

January 20, 2022 8:37 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of Jay Inslee, governor of Washington and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal…

John Hickenlooper Fast Facts

January 20, 2022 7:48 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of John Hickenlooper, former governor of Colorado and former 2020 Democratic presidential…

White House says Biden wasn’t ‘casting doubt’ on midterms’ legitimacy

January 20, 2022 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House on Thursday sought to clarify President Joe Biden’s answer a day earlier that this year’s midterm…

Reps. Thomas Massie and Raul Grijalva test positive for Covid-19

January 20, 2022 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz and Eva McKend, CNN Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona both announced Thursday…

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey announces bid for governor

January 20, 2022 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced a run for governor on Thursday, a decision that comes weeks after popular…

GOP gubernatorial candidate David Perdue calls for new election police unit in Georgia

January 20, 2022 6:13 AM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue on Thursday called for the creation of an election police unit in Georgia, echoing…

FBI says it’s conducting a ‘court-authorized’ search of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Texas home

January 20, 2022 5:42 AM CNN

CNN, KGNS By Daniella Diaz and Evan Perez, CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a…

Jill Biden’s whirlwind first year as the President’s eyes and ears across America

January 20, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky last Friday, a state that her husband, President Joe Biden, did not win in the 2020…

Jill Biden’s whirlwind first year as the President’s eyes and ears across America

January 20, 2022 5:00 AM CNN

CNN, RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL By Kate Bennett, CNN First lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky last Friday, a state that…

US approves transfer of American weapons from allies to Ukraine

January 20, 2022 4:54 AM CNN

CNN By Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler and Alex Marquardt, CNN The State Department told Congress that it has approved export licenses for Estonia,…

US accuses Russia of recruiting officials in attempt to take over Ukrainian government

January 20, 2022 4:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, Kylie Atwood, Jennifer Hansler and Alex Marquardt, CNN The United States accused Russia of recruiting current and former…

After January 6 attack, bill aims to help families of police officers who die by suicide

January 20, 2022 4:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, CNN Sen. Tammy Duckworth is introducing legislation aimed at helping families of fallen law enforcement officers qualify for benefits…

CIA assesses it’s unlikely Havana syndrome is due to ‘sustained worldwide campaign’ by a foreign country in interim report

January 20, 2022 3:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The CIA has assessed in an interim finding that the spate of mysterious incidents sickening US officials around the globe…

5 significant bills and 5 executive orders Biden signed in his first year — and his 5 biggest priorities for 2022

January 20, 2022 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, Kate Sullivan and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden took the oath of office a year ago with the country facing challenges not…

Senate Democrats suffer defeat on voting rights after vote to change rules fails

January 19, 2022 8:56 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Democrats suffered a major defeat Wednesday evening in their efforts to pass voting rights…

Voting rights fight shifts back to statehouses as Senate Democrats fail to advance national protections

January 19, 2022 8:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Just weeks from the first primaries of the 2022 midterm elections, the fight over voting rights is unfolding again at the state…

US military releases videos of August drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians

January 19, 2022 8:46 PM CNN

CNN By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The US military released videos Wednesday of the botched August 29 drone strike in Kabul that killed 10…

Supreme Court clears the way for House to get Trump White House documents

January 19, 2022 8:03 PM CNN

CNN By Ariane de Vogue, Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for the release of presidential records…

Biden signals a change in approach as he heads toward second year of his presidency

January 19, 2022 7:39 PM CNN

CNN By Maegan Vazquez, Kate Sullivan and Jeff Zeleny, CNN President Joe Biden laid out his vision for the next chapter of his presidency during a…

US military releases videos of August drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians

January 19, 2022 6:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The US military released videos Wednesday of the botched August 29 drone strike in Kabul that killed 10…

FBI says it’s conducting a ‘court-authorized’ search of Rep. Henry Cuellar’s Texas home

January 19, 2022 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz and Evan Perez, CNN The Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Wednesday evening that it is doing a…

DeSantis’ proposed election police force alarms voting rights advocates

January 19, 2022 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno and Fredreka Schouten, CNN Florida could become the first state in the country with a dedicated police force to investigate…

Supreme Court clears the way for House to get Trump White House documents

January 19, 2022 4:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Katelyn Polantz, CNN The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for the release of presidential records from the Trump White…

January 6 committee subpoenas 2 people who promoted election fraud conspiracy theories

January 19, 2022 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 riot issued two new subpoenas Wednesday to individuals…

Biden says Harris will be his running mate should he run in 2024 and praises her on voting rights

January 19, 2022 4:21 PM CNN

CNN, POOL By Jasmine Wright, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday said firmly that Vice President Kamala Harris will be his running mate should he…

Biden predicts Russia ‘will move in’ to Ukraine, but says ‘minor incursion’ may prompt discussion over consequences

January 19, 2022 4:20 PM CNN

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday predicted Russia “will move in” to Ukraine, citing existential concerns by the…

Biden says he won’t scale back his priorities, but admits he’ll have to break up massive social safety net and climate bill

January 19, 2022 3:42 PM CNN

CNN By Kate Sullivan, Maegan Vazquez and Jeff Zeleny, CNN President Joe Biden admitted that he’s going to make big changes on his approach to a…

House passes bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, the first Black NHL player

January 19, 2022 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN The House has voted to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree, the first Black player to compete in the…