Ohio GOP lawmaker announces retirement citing redistricting ‘circus’
By Clare Foran and Melissa Holzberg DePalo, CNN Ohio Republican Rep. Bob Gibbs said on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection and will instead…
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US Justice Department unveils charges against Russian oligarch for sanctions violations
By Tierney Sneed The US Justice Department is charging Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev with sanctions violations, Attorney General Merrick…
Continue Reading Chief Justice Roberts joins with liberals to criticize ‘shadow docket’ as court reinstates Trump-era EPA rule
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A 5-4 Supreme Court reinstated a Trump-era rule Wednesday that restricts the authority of states to…
Continue Reading Biden says ‘major war crimes’ being discovered in Ukraine after he announces new sanctions on Russia
By Kevin Liptak, Betsy Klein and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden declared “major war crimes” were being discovered in Ukraine as…
Continue Reading US to announce sanctions on Putin’s adult children
CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US is expected to announce it is sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s adult children when it rolls…
Continue Reading Biden nominates first woman to lead US military branch
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Linda Fagan to serve as the next commandant of the US Coast Guard. If…
Continue Reading Cavalier Johnson elected first Black mayor of Milwaukee, CNN projects
By Rachel Janfaza Voters in Milwaukee have elected Cavalier Johnson as the city’s next mayor, CNN projects. Johnson, a Democrat who is…
Continue Reading Fact check: Emails show one of DeSantis’ stories backing the rationale for so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law didn’t happen as the governor says
By Leyla Santiago, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly pointed to the case of a family in the state’s Leon County to explain the need…
Continue Reading Fact check: Emails show one of DeSantis’ stories backing the need for so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law didn’t happen as the governor says
CNN, WFTS, WESH By Leyla Santiago, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly pointed to the case of a family in the state’s Leon County to…
Continue Reading It’s too soon to say Putin has given up on capturing Kyiv, despite strategy shift, Western officials warn
By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin has not necessarily given up on trying to capture the Ukrainian capital…
Continue Reading House votes to refer 2 former Trump advisers to Justice Department for contempt of Congress
By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted Wednesday to recommend two former advisers to former President…
Continue Reading Race for Devin Nunes’ old House seat will move to June 7 runoff
By Maeve Reston, CNN The special primary election in California’s 22nd Congressional District will head to a runoff, CNN projects. Republican…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Republican operatives launch new group to elect GOP female governors
By Gabby Orr, CNN A group of veteran political operatives has launched a new organization to help recruit and support Republican women seeking to run…
Continue Reading Greitens’ ex-wife says she has photos, documents to support abuse allegations
By Eric Bradner and Sara Murray, CNN The ex-wife of Missouri Republican Senate candidate Eric Greitens says in a new court filing that she has…
Continue Reading Push for $10 billion in Covid aid hits a snag in the Senate over immigration dispute
By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN Senate Republicans blocked an effort on Tuesday to take up a $10 billion Covid relief deal over…
Continue Reading Biden’s immigration move divides Democrats as GOP plots election-year strategy
By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Republicans had already been agitating over the Biden administration’s policies at the border…
Continue Reading Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law inspires proposed legislation in Ohio
By Lauren del Valle, CNN Two Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill that in many ways mirrors Florida’s controversial law…
Continue Reading January 6 committee obtains emails that former Trump attorney John Eastman sought to keep secret
By Katelyn Polantz and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has obtained a cache…
Continue Reading Republican candidate in New Hampshire voted in two states’ primaries in 2016
By Dan Merica, CNN Matt Mowers, the former Trump administration aide who is running for Congress in New Hampshire, voted twice during the 2016…
Continue Reading Oklahoma legislature passes near-total ban on abortion
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Oklahoma legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would make performing an abortion illegal in…
Continue Reading Capitol Police say animal control has captured a fox after 6 people bitten or nipped
By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN The US Capitol Police tweeted pictures of a captured fox Tuesday after warning earlier in the…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Monday he will prioritize passing Texas legislation that mimics the recently signed Florida bill referred to as the…
Continue Reading Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability and ‘wokeism’
CNN By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday’s House…
Continue Reading January 6 trial of former Virginia police officer underway with opening statements
By Holmes Lybrand The third January 6-related trial began in earnest Tuesday in Washington, DC, with opening statements in the case of Thomas…
Continue Reading Biden turns his focus from Ukraine war to kitchen table issues at home as midterms loom
CNN By Kevin Liptak and Phil Mattingly, CNN President Joe Biden and his aides are actively working to refocus on the litany of domestic issues…
Continue Reading Biden administration taking new steps to prevent, detect and treat long Covid
By Betsy Klein, CNN US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is set to unveil a new push by the Biden administration Tuesday to…
Continue Reading Biden administration extends pause on federal student loan repayments through August
By Phil Mattingly and Katie Lobosco, CNN The Biden administration is extending a pause on federal student loan repayments through August 31. The…
Continue Reading Top US general: Potential for ‘significant international conflict’ is increasing
CNN By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the…
Continue Reading Top US general: Potential for ‘significant international conflict’ is increasing
By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the…
Continue Reading Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability and ‘wokeism’
By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday’s House…
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