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Biden campaigned on abolishing the federal death penalty. But 2 years in, advocates see an ‘inconsistent’ message

January 22, 2023 1:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN Two years into his presidency, Joe Biden has taken few substantial steps to live up to his campaign promise to abolish the…

White House chief of staff Ron Klain expected to step down in the weeks after State of the Union

January 21, 2023 7:58 PM CNN

CNN By Phil Mattingly, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein, Kaitlan Collins, Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN White House chief of staff Ron Klain,…

FBI searches Biden’s Wilmington home and finds more classified materials

January 21, 2023 7:52 PM CNN

CNN, WPVI By Betsy Klein and Jeremy Herb, CNN FBI investigators on Friday found additional classified material while conducting a search of President…

FBI searches Biden’s Wilmington home and finds more classified materials

January 21, 2023 7:52 PM CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein and Jeremy Herb, CNN FBI investigators on Friday found additional classified material while conducting a search of President Joe…

FBI searches Biden’s Wilmington home and finds more classified materials

January 21, 2023 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein and Jeremy Herb, CNN FBI investigators on Friday found additional classified material after conducting a search of President Joe…

Three active-duty Marines arrested for participating in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

January 21, 2023 1:35 PM CNN

CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Haley Britzky, CNN Three active-duty Marines who work in intelligence — one of whom allegedly…

White House chief of staff Ron Klain expected to step down in the weeks after State of the Union

January 21, 2023 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly, Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz and Betsy Klein, CNN White House chief of staff Ron Klain, the powerful force at the center of Joe…

US strike kills approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters in Somalia

January 21, 2023 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Callahan, CNN The United States carried out a strike in Somalia that killed approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters, US Africa Command said…

Lead Supreme Court investigator on Dobbs leak makes clear she spoke to all nine justices

January 21, 2023 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court marshal who investigated last year’s leak of a draft opinion overturning Roe…

Faucets in McCarthy’s district are running dry after years of drought. Constituents want him to do more

January 21, 2023 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN; Photographs by Adam Perez for CNN Shortly after Benjamin Cuevas and his family moved into their new home three years ago in…

First on CNN: New Mexico AG probing campaign finances of GOP candidate accused of orchestrating shootings

January 20, 2023 9:14 PM CNN

CNN By John Miller, Paul P. Murphy and Eric Bradner, CNN New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’ office is taking the lead in probing the…

New Jersey AG files emergent application for recount and recheck of four towns in county impacted by voting system error

January 20, 2023 7:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN The New Jersey attorney general’s office on Friday filed an emergent application in superior court to ask for a…

FBI investigation underway after Republican senator’s campaign lost $690,000 to cybercriminals

January 20, 2023 6:46 PM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Dean and Sonnet Swire, CNN An FBI investigation is underway after cybercriminals targeted an accounting firm employed by a US…

Illinois state court allows limited pause on state’s gun ban backed by Pritzker

January 20, 2023 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Whitney Wild and Shawna Mizelle, CNN An Illinois judge on Friday granted a temporary restraining order barring the enforcement of a new Illinois…

Florida gives its reasons for rejecting proposed AP African American Studies course

January 20, 2023 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Florida rejected a proposed Advanced Placement course focused on African American Studies because it included study of topics…

Pompeo alleges Haley plotted with Kushner and Ivanka Trump to try to become vice president

January 20, 2023 3:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Jake Tapper and Kate Sullivan, CNN Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims in his upcoming memoir that former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley…

Pompeo alleges Haley plotted with Kushner and Ivanka Trump to try to become vice president

January 20, 2023 3:10 PM CNN

CNN By Jake Tapper and Kate Sullivan, CNN Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claims in his upcoming memoir that former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley…

Ex-US Navy SEAL killed in Ukraine

January 20, 2023 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann, CNN An ex-US Navy SEAL, who deserted the American military nearly four years ago, was killed fighting in Ukraine, according to…

Justice Department tells Jim Jordan it won’t share information about ongoing investigations

January 20, 2023 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Paula Reid, CNN The Justice Department signaled Friday it’s unlikely to share information about ongoing…

GOP Rep. George Santos denies claims he performed as a drag queen

January 20, 2023 2:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Julia Jones and Elizabeth Hartfield, CNN Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos is strongly denying claims that he once performed as a drag…

US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’

January 20, 2023 1:48 PM CNN

CNN By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US Treasury Department will designate the Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group as a…

Pelosi on her husband’s recovery: It will take ‘a little while for him to be back to normal’

January 20, 2023 1:33 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, CNN Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reflected on her husband Paul’s condition after the violent attack he suffered last…

First on CNN: New Mexico AG probing campaign finances of GOP candidate accused of orchestrating shootings

January 20, 2023 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By John Miller, Paul P. Murphy and Eric Bradner, CNN New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez’ office is taking the lead in probing the…

Yellen warns of ‘global financial crisis’ if US debt limit agreement isn’t reached

January 20, 2023 12:34 PM CNN

CNN By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday warned of the widespread global effects that could be felt if the federal…

US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’

January 20, 2023 11:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US Treasury Department will designate the Russian mercenary organization Wagner Group as a…

Yellen warns of ‘global financial crisis’ if US debt limit agreement isn’t reached

January 20, 2023 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday warned of the widespread global effects that could be felt if the federal government…

Former Trump aide John McEntee appears before grand jury on Trump-related investigations

January 20, 2023 11:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Paula Reid, Hannah Rabinowitz, Casey Gannon and Kristen Holmes, CNN Former Trump White House aide John McEntee appeared on Friday before a grand…

Missouri bill would ban critical race theory in schools and offer teacher training in ‘patriotism’

January 20, 2023 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Missouri lawmakers are considering new legislation aimed at prohibiting the teaching of so-called critical race theory in its…

TSA investigating how some no-fly list data was exposed on internet

January 20, 2023 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas and Pete Muntean, CNN The Transportation Security Administration said it was investigating a “potential cybersecurity…

Judge criticizes DeSantis’ firing of Democratic prosecutor but declines to reinstate Andrew Warren

January 20, 2023 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed and Steve Contorno, CNN A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit brought by a former state attorney in Florida who sued Gov. Ron…