Congressman cites Trump’s efforts to overturn election in announcing decision to quit GOP
In an exclusive interview, Rep. Paul Mitchell, Republican of Michigan, told CNN that his disgust and disappointment with President Donald…
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Trump moves to sanction Turkey over Russian missile defense system under pressure from Congress
The Trump administration will sanction Turkey for its purchase of a Russian surface-to-air missile system more than a year after Ankara took delivery…
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All the states Trump challenged have now cast electoral ballots for Biden
Electors from the key states that Joe Biden flipped in November cast their ballots for president Monday in the formal Electoral College process that…
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Biden’s defense nominee courts Democrats amid concerns over waiver to lead the Pentagon
President-elect Joe Biden’s team is ramping up its lobbying to win over Democratic support for a waiver that would allow Lloyd Austin to serve…
Continue Reading Pentagon adds more Trump loyalists to Defense Policy Board
The Pentagon has added more supporters of President Donald Trump to the Defense Policy Board following the removal of several high-profile members…
Continue Reading Loeffler condemns White supremacist after taking photo with him
Georgia GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s campaign disavowed a photo spreading on social media of her smiling next to a White supremacist at a campaign…
Continue Reading Stimulus negotiations: Democrats face key choice on a slimmer deal as relief talks enter pivotal week
Democratic leaders are now confronting a crucial decision: Whether to abandon aid for states and cities in order to get a slimmed-down Covid-19…
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Electors in key battleground states affirm votes for Biden
State electors are casting their ballots for president Monday, opening the formal Electoral College process of sealing Joe Biden’s election as…
Continue Reading Lawmakers aim to release massive $1.4 trillion government funding bill Tuesday
House and Senate appropriators are planning to unveil Tuesday a $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund federal agencies until the end of September 2021,…
Continue Reading ‘Credible threats of violence’ prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
“Credible threats of violence” have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate…
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‘Credible threats of violence’ prompt closure of Michigan capitol to the public ahead of Electoral College vote
“Credible threats of violence” have prompted Michigan authorities to close the state capitol to the public and shutter House and Senate…
Continue Reading US officials scramble to deal with suspected Russian hack of government agencies
US officials suspect that Russian-linked hackers were behind the recent data breach of multiple federal agencies, including the Treasury and Commerce…
Continue Reading US identifies and sanctions two Iranian intelligence officers for abduction and ‘probable death’ of Bob Levinson
The Trump administration on Monday identified and sanctioned two senior Iranian intelligence officials whom the US government says were involved in…
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Electoral College voting begins across the US
State electors began casting their ballots for president Monday morning, opening the formal Electoral College process of sealing Joe Biden’s…
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Electoral College opens with voting in Vermont, Tennessee
Electors in Vermont and Tennessee cast their ballots for president Monday morning, opening the formal Electoral College process of sealing Joe…
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How to watch Electoral College vote coverage
The Electoral College meets Monday to cast votes for president and vice president, completing another key part of the election process that will…
Continue Reading How to watch Electoral College vote coverage
The Electoral College meets Monday to cast votes for president and vice president, completing another key part of the election process that will…
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A step-by-step guide to Monday’s Electoral College vote
We’ve known for weeks that Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election, but our horse-and-buggy Constitution, written in a time before instant…
Continue Reading Northwestern distances itself from former lecturer after controversial op-ed urging Jill Biden to drop ‘Dr.’ title
Northwestern University is distancing itself from a former lecturer who called on incoming first lady Jill Biden to stop using the “Dr.”…
Continue Reading Early voting kicks off Monday for two Georgia runoffs that will determine Senate control
All eyes are on Georgia as the state begins early voting on Monday for two Senate runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate. But…
Continue Reading Trump says he halted plan to immediately vaccinate White House staffers
President Donald Trump has asked White House staffers to receive the coronavirus vaccine “somewhat later in the program, unless specifically…
Continue Reading US removes Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list
The United States has lifted Sudan’s state sponsor of terrorism designation, the US Embassy in Khartoum announced Monday. The two countries…
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What faithless electors are and why they won’t matter this year
With President Donald Trump’s subversion efforts suffering blow after blow, some of his allies have looked to the Electoral College and the…
Continue Reading What faithless electors are and why they won’t matter this year
With President Donald Trump’s subversion efforts suffering blow after blow, some of his allies have looked to the Electoral College and the…
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5 things to know for December 14: Covid-19, transition, economy, Brexit, Nigeria
CNN Heroes viewers have chosen their most inspiring moment of the year: An act of humanity during a BLM protest in London. Here’s what you need…
Continue Reading US agencies investigating hacking of government networks
The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia. “We…
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US agencies investigating hacking of government networks
The US Commerce Department confirmed Sunday it has been the victim of a data breach in an attack that is believed to be linked to Russia. “We…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg emerging as leading contender for Transportation secretary
Pete Buttigieg is emerging as a leading contender to be Joe Biden’s Transportation secretary, multiple sources familiar with the…
Continue Reading Tuesday deadline looms for Obamacare signups
Americans are flocking to sign up for 2021 health coverage on the Obamacare exchanges, but the window is closing fast. Open enrollment in the 36…
Continue Reading Bipartisan congressional group splits Covid-19 relief package into two proposals
The bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators that has struggled to finalize a $908 billion Covid relief package has made a decision: The…
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