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‘Everything is at stake’: How abortion became a key issue in the Georgia Senate runoffs

January 2, 2021 8:16 AM CNN

Both opponents and supporters of abortion rights are investing heavily in the Georgia Senate runoff election next week, underscoring in their…

These are the volunteers who drove across the country to register voters in the Georgia runoff

January 2, 2021 5:09 AM CNN

It took one text from a friend to convince Graco Hernandez to drive thousands of miles to help in Georgia’s election. The recent political…

Federal judge throws out Gohmert’s Texas lawsuit asking Pence to interfere in Electoral College count

January 2, 2021 12:29 AM CNN

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas and several Arizona Republicans seeking to force Vice President Mike…

Virginia state senator dies at age 60 after contracting Covid-19

January 1, 2021 11:43 PM CNN

Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin Jr. has died after contracting Covid-19, according to a statement from his office. He was 60 years old. “State…

Execution date for the only woman on federal death row is reinstated

January 1, 2021 7:06 PM CNN

A group of three judges on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court judge was wrong when he vacated an execution date for Lisa…

READ: Ruling dismissing Gohmert’s lawsuit against Pence

January 1, 2021 7:00 PM CNN

Federal Judge Jeremy Kernodle on Friday threw out a lawsuit from Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas and several Arizona Republicans seeking to…

US and Iran ratchet up military activity as concerns increase ahead of Soleimani killing anniversary

January 1, 2021 6:37 PM CNN

The US and Iran charged each other with ratcheting up tensions in the Persian Gulf as concerns about potential conflict build days before Iran marks…

Former Pennsylvania Gov. and US Attorney General Dick Thornburgh dead at 88

January 1, 2021 3:59 PM CNN

Richard “Dick” Thornburgh, a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania who went on to serve as US attorney general under two presidents,…

Senate Democrats push for $2,000 stimulus checks as clock winds down on 116th Congress

January 1, 2021 2:38 PM CNN

Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont pushed, without success, for a Senate vote on $2,000 stimulus checks Friday as the…

Senate votes to override Trump’s veto on defense bill

January 1, 2021 2:28 PM CNN

The Senate voted on Friday to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the sweeping defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization…

With Trump a no-show, Mar-a-Lago guests left to party maskless with Rudy Giuliani and Vanilla Ice

January 1, 2021 1:32 PM CNN

Guests who paid four-figures for tickets to President Donald Trump’s annual New Year’s Eve party were left to party with his personal…

Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert’s Texas lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count

January 1, 2021 1:20 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers asked a federal judge Thursday to reject a request from U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of…

Congress overrides Trump’s $740B defense bill veto to start New Year

January 1, 2021 12:34 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly…

Mitt Romney slams vaccine distribution roll out: ‘As incomprehensible as it is inexcusable’

January 1, 2021 10:57 AM CNN

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Friday warned the process of distributing vaccines is “falling behind” in a statement blasting the plan…

A new year brings same problems with delayed vaccine distribution

January 1, 2021 9:04 AM CNN

The Trump administration enters 2021 well short of its goal to vaccinate 20 million people by January 1, leaving state health officials across the…

Families of US hostages and detainees look to Biden to keep up efforts to free loved ones

January 1, 2021 7:00 AM CNN

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take over from the outgoing Trump administration, the goal for the families of Americans unlawfully detained…

It’s a new year but the politics of 2020 aren’t going away

January 1, 2021 6:02 AM CNN

It is officially, finally 2021. But while everyone on Earth has had enough of the year that was, Americans need to gird themselves for a bit more…

It’s a new year but the politics of 2020 isn’t going away

January 1, 2021 4:48 AM CNN

It is officially, finally 2021. But while everyone on Earth has had enough of the year that was, Americans need to gird themselves for a bit more…

US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary

December 31, 2020 9:32 PM CNN

The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain…

US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force

December 31, 2020 9:22 PM CNN

The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional…

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic

December 31, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…

McConnell called Hawley out over objecting to Electoral College vote during conference call Hawley wasn’t on

December 31, 2020 5:46 PM CNN

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday held a conference call with the Senate GOP conference in which he pressed Missouri Sen. Josh…

Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market

December 31, 2020 5:38 PM CNN

President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States…

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fine for helping out during pandemic

December 31, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…

Trump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat

December 31, 2020 4:34 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding…

John Roberts praises ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report

December 31, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the…

At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say

December 31, 2020 3:51 PM CNN

Two Republican members of the House of Representatives tell CNN that they expect at least 140 of their GOP colleagues in the House to vote against…

Fact-checking Trump campaign ad implying fraud in Georgia

December 31, 2020 3:43 PM CNN

A week before Congress is set to certify former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump…

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse slams Republicans who plan to delay certification of Joe Biden’s win

December 31, 2020 3:11 PM CNN

GOP Sen. Ben Sasse wrote on Facebook Wednesday night that he has been urging his Republican colleagues to “reject” objecting the…

GOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet

December 31, 2020 3:03 PM CNN

Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was…