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Trump endorsed Herschel Walker, Max Miller and Sean Parnell. They’re now facing scrutiny over their pasts

October 25, 2021 4:33 PM CNN

CNN By Sara Murray, CNN Donald Trump is throwing his support behind a trio of candidates whose troubled pasts have come under scrutiny, as he…

First on CNN: Biden administration expected to name GOP official who challenged Trump’s lies to key election security role

October 25, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Biden administration is expected to name Kim Wyman, a Republican secretary of state who challenged former President Donald…

Here’s how Democrats want to tax billionaires’ capital gains

October 25, 2021 4:06 PM CNN

CNN By Tami Luhby, CNN Racing to find alternate ways to pay for their massive budget reconciliation package, congressional Democrats are now…

Here’s how Democrats want to tax billionaires to pay for their social spending plans

October 25, 2021 4:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Racing to find alternate ways to pay for their massive budget reconciliation package, congressional Democrats are now targeting…

Family members of Americans detained abroad call on Biden administration to do more

October 25, 2021 3:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The families of roughly two dozen US citizens and legal permanent residents detained abroad penned a letter to President Joe…

Capitol Police division protecting congressional leadership was unprepared for January 6, department watchdog says

October 25, 2021 3:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Whitney Wild and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The US Capitol Police division tasked with protecting congressional leaders was understaffed, didn’t have…

State Department will form new cyber bureau

October 25, 2021 3:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen and Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Biden administration is launching a new bureau for cyberspace and digital policy at the…

Trump endorsed Herschel Walker, Max Miller and Sean Parnell. They’re now facing scrutiny over their pasts

October 25, 2021 3:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Sara Murray, CNN Donald Trump is throwing his support behind a trio of candidates whose troubled pasts have come under scrutiny, as he continues…

Manchin sees deal on Biden agenda this week, resists Medicare expansion

October 25, 2021 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN Sen. Joe Manchin, who for months has called for a pause in talks over President Joe Biden’s social safety net…

Biden administration details new plans for air travel for foreign nationals starting next month

October 25, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration on Monday outlined new details of its plans to allow Covid-19-vaccinated foreign nationals to travel to…

Biden pitches spending plans in New Jersey ahead of key week for Hill negotiations

October 25, 2021 10:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden went to New Jersey to promote his economic agenda on Monday, amid a major week of negotiations with…

Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown announces run for Maryland attorney general

October 25, 2021 9:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Ethan Cohen, Clare Foran and Melanie Zanona, CNN Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown announced Monday that he will run for Maryland attorney general in…

House Oversight report shows inadequate discipline for border agents connected to offensive Facebook groups

October 25, 2021 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN US Customs and Border Protection determined that 60 CBP agents “engaged in misconduct and were subject to…

Biden administration boosting at-home Covid testing efforts

October 25, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration is taking steps to boost access to over-the-counter Covid-19 testing, the Department of Health and Human…

Lower premiums, more choices on Obamacare exchanges for 2022 as Democrats battle to extend generous subsidies

October 25, 2021 6:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Consumers shopping for health coverage on the federal Affordable Care Act exchanges can likely find lower premiums and more…

Democrats drive toward a scaled back $1.75 trillion spending agreement

October 25, 2021 6:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN Listening mode is done. Informational meetings are over. Public posturing and private positioning are a thing…

Democrats drive toward a scaled back $1.75 trillion spending agreement

October 25, 2021 6:43 AM CNN

CNN By Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN Listening mode is done. Informational meetings are over. Public posturing and private positioning are a…

A key Cabinet role isn’t filled nine months into Biden’s presidency. Here’s why that matters

October 24, 2021 5:35 PM CNN

CNN, POOL, SENATETV, HOUSETV By Kate Sullivan, CNN Nine months after taking office, President Joe Biden still doesn’t have a permanent director…

Biden speaks with potential FDA commissioner

October 24, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden recently held a call with Dr. Rob Califf, the former FDA commissioner, who is now under consideration to…

McAuliffe, Abrams warn Virginians that commonwealth could look like Texas, Georgia with Youngkin win

October 24, 2021 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN Stacey Abrams had a message for Democrats in Virginia on Sunday: If Republicans win on November 2, the commonwealth will begin…

Blumenthal says Facebook’s calls for regulation are the ‘height of disingenuousness’

October 24, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Allie Malloy, CNN Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Sunday balked at claims made by Facebook that it would support government regulation of social media…

Blumenthal says Facebook’s calls for regulation are the ‘height of disingenuousness’

October 24, 2021 12:09 PM CNN

CNN By Allie Malloy, CNN Sen. Richard Blumenthal on Sunday balked at claims made by Facebook that it would support government regulation of social…

The quotable words of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

October 24, 2021 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer Justice Clarence Thomas‘ unconventional ideas, daring rhetoric and booming…

A key Cabinet role isn’t filled nine months into Biden’s presidency. Here’s why that matters

October 24, 2021 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN Nine months after taking office, President Joe Biden still doesn’t have a permanent director of a critical agency in his…

Free community college is out of Biden’s plan, but a bigger Pell grant could still help cut costs

October 24, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden’s plan to make tuition free at community colleges is unlikely to make it into the final bill to…

Inflation to fall to acceptable levels in second half of 2022, Treasury secretary says

October 24, 2021 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN US inflation levels are not expected to decrease to acceptable levels until the latter part of 2022, Treasury Secretary…

Inflation to fall to acceptable levels in second half of 2022, Treasury secretary says

October 24, 2021 9:58 AM CNN

CNN By Chandelis Duster, CNN US inflation levels are not expected to decrease to acceptable levels until the latter part of 2022, Treasury Secretary…

Pelosi floats Democrats acting alone as ‘one path’ to raising debt ceiling but still hopes for bipartisanship

October 24, 2021 9:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Daniella Diaz, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday suggested that the budget reconciliation process could be one…

Former Afghanistan envoy says he quit because debate wasn’t rooted in reality

October 24, 2021 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s former Afghanistan envoy, Zalmay Khalilzad, said he quit the administration because internal debates…

Pelosi and Jayapal meeting as talks over Biden agenda hit critical moment

October 24, 2021 8:12 AM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN Progressives are warning that their priorities must not be left behind as Democratic leaders race to…