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‘Majority’ of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says

September 1, 2021 11:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN “The majority” of Afghans who worked for the United States during its two-decade military campaign were likely…

Biden blasts Texas’ 6-week abortion ban as ‘extreme’ and violation of a constitutional right

September 1, 2021 11:20 AM CNN

Alexis McGill, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, speaks with CNN’s Jim Sciutto after Texas enacted a law that bars…

Biden blasts Texas’ 6-week abortion ban as ‘extreme’ and violation of a constitutional right

September 1, 2021 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday blasted the Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy as…

50th US Capitol rioter pleads guilty as Justice Department approaches 600th arrest in massive criminal investigation

September 1, 2021 10:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen, Hannah Rabinowitz and Olanma Mang, CNN The Justice Department on Wednesday secured its 50th guilty plea in the January 6…

Fact check: Afghans coming to US are not ‘unvetted refugees’

September 1, 2021 10:14 AM CNN

Some members of the GOP are falsely claiming that refugees from Afghanistan are arriving in the US unvetted. CNN’s Tara Subramaniam has the…

Fact check: Afghans coming to US are not ‘unvetted refugees’

September 1, 2021 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

By Tara Subramaniam and Holmes Lybrand, CNN On Monday, the last American military planes left Afghanistan, bringing weeks of evacuations to a close…

Washington Post: GOP congressman threatened US embassy staff in trying to enter Afghanistan

September 1, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican Rep. Markwayne Mullin threatened US embassy staff in Tajikistan, outraged that they would not assist him in…

Washington Post: GOP congressman threatened US embassy staff in trying to enter Afghanistan

September 1, 2021 9:02 AM CNN

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Rep. Peter Meijer sit down with Jake Tapper to respond to criticism of their secret trip to Afghanistan…

Democrats break ranks to back $24 billion boost to Pentagon budget

September 1, 2021 7:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, Daniella Diaz and Melanie Zanona, CNN More than a dozen Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee joined with Republicans to…

House panel to debate Afghanistan, China and critical race theory during hearing on defense bill

September 1, 2021 7:08 AM CNN

CNN’s Don Lemon highlights the hypocrisy of GOP lawmaker’s criticism of Biden’s handling of Afghanistan despite their support for Trump’s dealings…

White House thanks interpreter in hiding who helped rescue Biden in 2008 and commits to evacuating Afghan partners

September 1, 2021 5:31 AM CNN

Afghan interpreter reunites with U.S. combat…

Biden’s first August as president shreds his momentum and tosses daunting new challenges in his path

September 1, 2021 5:04 AM CNN

After the Kabul suicide bombing, several Republican lawmakers are calling for Biden’s resignation. But, ‘While there certainly will be a short-term…

Biden’s first August as president shreds his momentum and tosses daunting new challenges in his path

September 1, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny, CNN President Joe Biden tried twice last month to get to his beach house on the Delaware coast. He never made it.…

Capitol riot defendants raise more than $2 million from crowdfunding

September 1, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Schneider and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Thousands of dollars are being donated by the day to help alleged US Capitol rioters fight in court.…

What is the legal status of Afghans coming to the US? It varies

September 1, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN More than 122,000 people have been evacuated from Afghanistan, all with varying legal statuses and needs as many of them…

Ukrainian President accomplishes years-long quest for a White House visit with Biden meeting

September 1, 2021 3:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Kevin Liptak, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Joe Biden in Washington on Wednesday, the…

Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction

September 1, 2021 12:32 AM CNN

CNN’s Jeffrey Toobin breaks down why Texas’ new abortion law is so…

Texas 6-week abortion ban in effect after no Supreme Court action

August 31, 2021 11:02 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — A controversial Texas law that bars abortions at six weeks went into effect early Wednesday morning after the U.S. Supreme…

666 new Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1: Here are some that may affect you

August 31, 2021 4:18 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — A total of 666 new Texas laws will go into effect this Wednesday. Debated, passed and signed during the 87th Texas Legislature,…

White House thanks interpreter in hiding who helped rescue Biden in 2008 and commits to evacuating Afghan partners

August 31, 2021 9:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday praised the Afghan interpreter in hiding who helped rescue then-Sen. Joe Biden…

Fact check: Prominent Republicans spread false claim about Taliban executing a man from a helicopter

August 31, 2021 9:18 PM CNN

CNN’s Daniel Dale fact-checks “two really weird little lies” that went viral about President Joe that emanated from right-wing circles, and SE Cupp…

McCarthy warns telecom and social media companies that comply with January 6 committee records requests

August 31, 2021 9:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Nobles and Annie Grayer, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday issued a veiled threat to companies that cooperate with the…

Fact check: Prominent Republicans spread false claim about Taliban executing a man from a helicopter

August 31, 2021 7:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Numerous Republicans, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, promoted a false claim on Monday and Tuesday that…

Afghanistan withdrawal a ‘success,’ Biden says; ‘It was time to end this war’

August 30, 2021 4:12 PM ABC News

UPDATE #2, Aug. 31: In his first formal remarks since the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan, President Joe Biden on Tuesday told Americans:…

California recall contender Larry Elder makes misleading claim that young people don’t need Covid-19 vaccines

August 31, 2021 6:35 PM CNN

CNN’s Joe Johns sits down with Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin…

Biden administration closely monitoring supply of medical grade oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients

August 31, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Holmes, CNN As coronavirus cases rise across the South, state health officials, hospital consultants and oxygen suppliers continue to…

Florida man charged with attempting to defraud Rep. Matt Gaetz’s family over sex-crimes investigation

August 31, 2021 5:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Paula Reid and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled a grand jury indictment against a Florida man for his alleged role in…

The top candidates running to replace Gov. Newsom in the California recall election

August 31, 2021 4:43 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A colorful cast of more than 40 candidates from all political persuasions are vying to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin…

Vulnerable Democrats seek distance from Biden on Afghanistan ahead of contentious House debate

August 31, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Jeremy Herb, CNN House and Senate Democrats are watching President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal from…

Afghan refugee describes emotional journey to the US after fleeing Kabul: ‘I left some of my family back there’

August 31, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, Alex Marquardt and Josh Replogle, CNN When Mohammed Iqbal Selanee and Josh Rodriguez hugged in Washington, DC, this week, it was an…