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Washington Monument closed ‘until further notice’ due to Covid-19

January 23, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Washington Monument will be closed “until further notice” due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service said Saturday in…

Thousands of National Guard troops could remain in Washington until March

January 23, 2021 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

Discussions are taking place about keeping thousands of National Guard troops in Washington until March because of concerns about potential unrest…

McConnell privately says he wants Trump gone as Republicans quietly lobby him to convict

January 23, 2021 1:17 PM CNN Newsource

As the House prepares to send an article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, CNN has learned that dozens of influential Republicans around…

The man third in the line of presidential succession has been in five ‘Batman’ movies

January 23, 2021 12:57 PM CNN

For as many foes as the superhero fends off, Batman has a formidable team of supporters starting with his sidekick Robin, Gotham City Commissioner…

U.S. Capitol rioter from Texas charged with threatening to ‘assassinate AOC’

January 23, 2021 11:44 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department revealed new charges Saturday against a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack…

Kevin McCarthy said he supports Liz Cheney but has ‘concerns’

January 23, 2021 11:40 AM CNN Newsource

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in a new interview that he supports his Republican colleague Rep. Liz Cheney following her vote to impeach…

Here’s why rioters say they’re gathering in Portland

January 23, 2021 11:39 AM CNN

Rioters again took to the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday — the first full day of Joe Biden’s presidency — to let the…

Capitol riot dilemma: Which rioters should stay behind bars before trial?

January 23, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

Not all the Capitol rioters are riotous enough to stay in jail. But the question of which ones are has become one of the thorniest issues for courts…

Impeachment complicates Biden’s efforts to unify

January 23, 2021 9:53 AM CNN

President Joe Biden spent his first week in office trying to convince the nation to see themselves not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans…

Biden administration faces mounting pressure to address SolarWinds breach

January 23, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

Despite announcing a thorough intelligence review of Russian misconduct, President Joe Biden’s administration faces mounting pressure to…

State of play: Impeachment trial date will give more time to confirm Biden Cabinet

January 23, 2021 6:30 AM CNN

The Senate will in the coming weeks begin an impeachment trial to decide whether to convict former President Donald Trump for inciting an…

Biden’s bipartisan goals will be complicated by impeachment

January 22, 2021 10:02 PM CNN

President Joe Biden spent his first week in office trying to convince the nation to see themselves not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans…

Investigation into US Capitol riot moves into more complicated phase

January 22, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

After bringing federal charges against more than 125 people accused of being part of the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol, now comes the hard…

Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley have been playing with dynamite

January 22, 2021 7:35 PM CNN

Remember that time a violent mob smashed its way into the Capitol, killed a police officer and occupied the Senate chambers, hunting for terrified…

Prospects of convicting Trump erode as GOP grows vocal against Senate impeachment proceedings

January 22, 2021 7:23 PM CNN

The path in the Senate to convict Donald Trump is extremely slim, with a growing number of Republicans expressing confidence that the party will…

Senate impeachment trial arguments to start February 9

January 22, 2021 7:22 PM CNN

The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is scheduled to begin on February 9 after Senate leaders reached a deal to push…

Psaki announces steps Biden administration will take to combat domestic violent extremism

January 22, 2021 6:57 PM CNN Newsource

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday announced a slew of actions the Biden administration will take to combat domestic violent extremism…

Group of Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to commute the sentences of death row prisoners

January 22, 2021 6:04 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Reps. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Cori Bush of Missouri on Friday led a group of 35 lawmakers in urging President Joe Biden to…

Miscommunication and confusion led to National Guard troops being pushed out of Capitol

January 22, 2021 6:04 PM CNN

A series of miscommunications around an unprecedented security situation left National Guard troops searching for an adequate rest area Thursday…

Did that really just happen?

January 22, 2021 5:23 PM CNN

CNN Opinion contributors react to the most memorable moments of Inauguration Day. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. SE Cupp:…

Jill Biden makes surprise visit to National Guard troops during first official event

January 22, 2021 5:20 PM CNN

First lady Jill Biden used her first official event outside of the White House to add a surprise visit Friday afternoon to National Guard troops at…

Biden admin launches review of Trump decision to designate Yemen’s Houthis as foreign terrorist organization

January 22, 2021 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

The State Department has initiated a review of the Trump administration’s decision to designate Yemen’s Houthi rebels as a foreign…

U.S. Senate’s impeachment trial of Trump to begin Feb. 8

January 22, 2021 8:13 AM Associated Press

UPDATE: WASHINGTON, DC — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection will begin…

Senate leader Schumer says Trump impeachment trial will start week of Feb. 8

January 22, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial for Donald Trump on the charge of incitement of insurrection will begin the…

Senate confirms Lloyd Austin to be first Black defense secretary

January 22, 2021 3:51 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted on Friday to confirm President Joe Biden’s defense secretary pick retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, who will be the first African…

Biden signs orders to get checks and food aid to low-income Americans — plus a federal pay raise

January 22, 2021 2:57 PM CNN

President Joe Biden signed two more executive orders on Friday — one focused on expanding food assistance and delivering stimulus checks to…

White House wants Democrats to be patient on stimulus talks as Biden pushes for bipartisan path, officials say

January 22, 2021 2:53 PM CNN Newsource

The White House is keenly aware of the Republican objections that have arisen to President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal, but…

Federal judge tosses Cowboys for Trump lawsuit seeking cover for financial backers

January 22, 2021 2:46 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the jailed founder of Cowboys for Trump, tossing the effort to block or avoid…

Glad-handing Biden begins foreign diplomacy with the telephone

January 22, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden had been inside the White House for only two hours on Wednesday before finding an opportunity to recall one of his many intimate…

Idaho’s Republican governor blasts his own party’s efforts to end his Covid-19 emergency declaration

January 22, 2021 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued sharp criticism of the state Legislature’s efforts to repeal a Covid-19 emergency declaration in a…