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Trailblazing Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson to retire from Congress after serving nearly 30 years

November 20, 2021 1:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas announced her retirement Saturday afternoon after serving nearly 30 years in…

Young progressives warn that Democrats could have a youth voter problem in 2022

November 20, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Janfaza, CNN With less than one year until the 2022 midterm elections, young voters — who turned out in high numbers for President…

Senior Pentagon official warns the US military is ‘not ready’ for climate change

November 20, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN A senior Pentagon official warned the US military is “not ready” to handle climate change, a…

Second family becomes first to affix a mezuzah on executive home

November 20, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jasmine Wright Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff achieved another first in their historic roles when they affixed a white…

These boosts will put more money in people’s pockets regardless of what Congress does

November 20, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN While Senate Democrats negotiate what to include in the party’s sweeping $1.9 trillion budget reconciliation package, the…

Biden marks ‘deadliest year on record for transgender Americans’ on day of remembrance

November 20, 2021 7:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden marked Transgender Day of Remembrance in a statement Saturday, paying tribute to “those we lost in the…

SiriusXM host on hunger strike urges Congress to put voting rights on the front burner

November 19, 2021 10:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Sirius XM radio host Joe Madison, who is engaged in a hunger strike over what he has called a “politically and morally…

Biden reacts to Rittenhouse verdict: ‘The jury system works, and we have to abide by it’

November 19, 2021 6:48 PM CNN

CNN By Nikki Carvajal President Joe Biden said Friday he stands by the not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, saying the jury system of…

House OKs $2T social, climate bill in Biden win; Senate next

November 18, 2021 10:14 PM Associated Press

By ALAN FRAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has handed President Joe Biden a marquee victory. It’s approved his far-reaching,…

Biden deemed ‘fit to successfully execute the duties of the president’ after first physical in office

November 19, 2021 5:49 PM CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Betsy Klein, Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical Friday morning at Walter…

Arizona man convicted of threatening Speaker Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2021 5:46 PM Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Arizona says a man from Bullhead, Arizona, has been convicted of threatening to kill or harm Nancy…

The week in 14 headlines

November 19, 2021 4:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Dezenski, CNN This week, President Joe Biden and other Democrats in Washington celebrated two hard-won legislative achievements: Biden…

Ohio Republicans tie themselves to Trump’s rhetoric as they vie for Senate seat

November 19, 2021 4:00 PM CNN

CNN, SPECTRUM NEWS COLUMBUS, WLWT, WFMJ By Eva McKend, CNN Ohio’s crowded Republican Senate primary has become a battle over who most can align…

Ohio Republicans tie themselves to Trump’s rhetoric as they vie for Senate seat

November 19, 2021 4:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Eva McKend, CNN Ohio’s crowded Republican Senate primary has become a battle over who most can align themselves with former President Donald…

Federal judge says Trump has responsibility for January 6, calling rioter a ‘pawn’

November 19, 2021 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz A federal judge suggested Friday that former President Donald Trump had some responsibility for the January 6 attack on the…

Construction halted on secret project at Chinese port in UAE after pressure from US, officials say

November 19, 2021 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Bo Lillis, Natasha Bertrand and Kylie Atwood, CNN Construction has been halted on a secret development inside of a Chinese shipping port…

More than a year after Donald Trump’s loss, Wisconsin Republicans wage relentless attacks on the state’s election commission

November 19, 2021 2:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Republicans in Wisconsin are engaging in a multi-pronged attack on the state’s bipartisan election commission —…

Biden pardons Peanut Butter and Jelly in his first presidential turkey pardon

November 19, 2021 1:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday pardoned Peanut Butter and Jelly, as he participated in the traditional…

Biden reacts to Rittenhouse verdict: ‘The jury system works, and we have to abide by it’

November 19, 2021 1:00 PM CNN

CNN By Nikki Carvajal President Joe Biden said Friday he stands by the not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, saying the jury system of…

Biden reacts to Rittenhouse verdict: ‘The jury system works, and we have to abide by it’

November 19, 2021 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Nikki Carvajal President Joe Biden said Friday he stands by the not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, saying the jury system of trial…

Army bars vaccine refusers from promotions and reenlistment as deadline approaches

November 19, 2021 11:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN With less than one month until the Army’s deadline to vaccinate its active-duty force, the…

Harris to become first woman with presidential power while Biden is under anesthesia for routine colonoscopy

November 19, 2021 9:36 AM CNN

CNN By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday will temporarily transfer power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he is under anesthesia…

House Democrats pass Biden’s social safety net expansion but major obstacles await in the Senate

November 19, 2021 8:50 AM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Daniella Diaz, CNN House Democrats have voted to pass President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion…

For 85 minutes, Kamala Harris became the first woman with presidential power

November 19, 2021 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday temporarily transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris while he was under anesthesia for a…

What the Democrats’ sweeping social spending plan might include

November 19, 2021 7:47 AM CNN

CNN By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco, CNN After months of negotiations, the House passed the Democrats’ sweeping $1.9 trillion budget…

Frustrated Biden officials are hoping to simplify the message on Covid-19 boosters

November 19, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN Covid-19 booster shots were authorized for all adults Friday, offering the Biden administration a fresh…

Biden deemed ‘fit to successfully execute the duties of the president’ after first physical in office

November 19, 2021 5:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, Betsy Klein, Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden underwent his annual physical Friday morning at Walter Reed…

Trump’s ire grows as DeSantis’ popularity with Republicans takes off

November 19, 2021 5:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN In a matter of months, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gone from being a shining example in Donald Trump‘s…

Meadows slams McCarthy and suggests Trump should be elected speaker if Republicans win House

November 19, 2021 4:42 AM CNN

CNN By Ryan Nobles and Devan Cole, CNN Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows blasted House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s leadership…

House Democrats pass Biden’s social safety net expansion but major obstacles await in the Senate

November 19, 2021 4:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Daniella Diaz, CNN House Democrats have voted to pass President Joe Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion social…