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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…

House Democrats delay Build Back Better vote after McCarthy stalls floor action

November 18, 2021 10:55 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Manu Raju and Morgan Rimmer, CNN House Democrats pushed back a vote on President Joe Biden’s plan to dramatically expand…

Impeachment report on former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be released soon

November 18, 2021 10:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle A report detailing the findings of an impeachment investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to be released…

Head of RNC says Biden won 2020 election, the first time she’s clearly acknowledged his victory

November 18, 2021 9:15 PM CNN

CNN By Gabby Orr, CNN Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday she recognizes President Joe Biden as the 46th president…

In shift, McConnell begins talks with Schumer to stave off debt crisis

November 18, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju, Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett, CNN The two top leaders in the Senate have opened discussions to find a way out of a looming debt crisis, a…

Trump endorses Gosar one day after he was censured over violent video targeting AOC and Biden

November 18, 2021 5:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Paul Gosar just one day after the House passed a resolution censuring…

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

November 18, 2021 5:17 PM CNN Newsource

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

January 6 committee’s interest in Meadows goes beyond conversations with Trump

November 18, 2021 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN Members of the House committee investigating January 6 said on Thursday that many of the…

Head of RNC says Biden won 2020 election, the first time she’s clearly acknowledged his victory

November 18, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr, CNN Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday she recognizes President Joe Biden as the 46th president of…

The Steele dossier: A reckoning

November 18, 2021 3:37 PM CNN

CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN When it came to light in January 2017, just days before Donald Trump took office, the so-called Steele dossier landed like…