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Biden and Congress face increasing pressure from some Black leaders to enact police reform

May 26, 2021 5:35 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden and the Democratic-controlled Congress are facing increasing pressure this week from Black civil rights leaders who say federal…

‘Enough’: Biden calls for action on guns in wake of San Jose shooting

May 26, 2021 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged Congress to “take immediate action” on gun legislation in the wake of a shooting in San Jose,…

GOP senators warn they may block China competition bill, angry over lack of amendments

May 26, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

Several Republican senators raised fresh doubts Wednesday that enough of them would join Democrats in breaking a filibuster of the Endless Frontiers…

Prosecutors investigating Trump tell witness to prepare for grand jury testimony

May 26, 2021 3:46 PM CNN

Manhattan prosecutors pursuing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump, his company and its executives have told at least one witness…

Where things stand in the Trump criminal investigations

May 26, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump left the White House four months ago, but he didn’t leave his legal troubles behind, and in recent weeks there…

Romney says Republicans blocking January 6 commission ‘would be seen as not wanting to let the truth come out’

May 26, 2021 3:19 PM CNN

Sen. Mitt Romney warned Republicans they would be blamed for hiding the truth if they block a bill to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack, as…

Law enforcement groups endorse Biden’s pick for ATF director ahead of confirmation hearing

May 26, 2021 2:08 PM CNN Newsource

Several national organizations representing law enforcement officers are applauding President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Bureau of Alcohol,…

Pentagon considering telling troops to report suspected ‘Havana Syndrome’ incidents

May 26, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon is drafting a memo to the entire military and civilian workforce asking personnel to report any so-called anomalous health symptoms that…

Karine Jean-Pierre becomes first Black woman in 30 years to host daily White House press briefing

May 26, 2021 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday became the second Black woman in history to hold the daily press…

Pompeo-led effort to hunt down Covid lab theory shut down by Biden administration over concerns about quality of evidence

May 26, 2021 1:05 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden‘s team shut down a closely-held State Department effort launched late in the Trump administration to prove the coronavirus…

John Warner, longtime US senator from Virginia, dies at 94

May 26, 2021 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

Former Republican Sen. John Warner, who represented Virginia in the US Senate for three decades and was widely respected for his views on military…

After embracing Trump’s effort to overturn vote, GOP congressman wants to run Georgia’s elections

May 26, 2021 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Jody Hice says former President Donald Trump would’ve won the 2020 election in Georgia if it were “fair.” He says that Georgia…

White House finalizing plans for Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II

May 26, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

The White House is finalizing plans for President Joe Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II during his first trip abroad next month, a US official…

Five months later, none of the $16 billion Congress approved for theaters has been paid

May 26, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

It’s been five months since Congress created a new grant program for live music venues, theaters and museums that were forced to shut their…

Amy Klobuchar Fast Facts

May 26, 2021 9:30 AM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of Amy Klobuchar, US senator from Minnesota and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: May 25, 1960…

Limits of a Democratic majority highlighted as key votes hang in the balance

May 26, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

The realities of a narrow Senate majority are coming into focus as Democrats approach the holiday weekend and a turn in the season still grappling…

Years before coming under fire over Holocaust comparisons, Marjorie Taylor Greene said a Democrat should be “shamed” for invoking Nazi history

May 26, 2021 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who is under fire for likening vaccine requirements to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, once…

Marjorie Taylor Greene said Democrat should be ‘shamed by everyone’ in 2019 for comparing migrant camps to the Holocaust

May 26, 2021 7:43 AM CNN Newsource

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, who is under fire for likening vaccine requirements to the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany, once…

White House teams up with Snapchat to encourage Covid vaccinations for young Americans

May 26, 2021 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

The White House this week is teaming up with Snapchat to encourage young Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Starting Wednesday,…

Trump responds to insurrection lawsuit by claiming immunity while he was President

May 26, 2021 3:44 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s attorney defended the ex-President’s incendiary speech on January 6, saying he is protected under the First Amendment and…

ACLU sues Arkansas to block enforcement of ban on gender-affirming treatment for trans youth

May 25, 2021 9:08 PM CNN Newsource

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Arkansas on Tuesday in an effort to block enforcement of a recently passed law that prohibits physicians in…

Biden indicated he could support $1 trillion infrastructure plan, Republicans say, as GOP group prepares new offer

May 25, 2021 8:58 PM CNN Newsource

GOP senators say that President Joe Biden has informed them he’d be willing to accept an infrastructure package of around $1 trillion,…

Biden to travel to Oklahoma to commemorate 100th anniversary of Tulsa race massacre

May 25, 2021 8:53 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, next week in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, the White House announced on…

Biden defends decision not to sanction company building controversial Russian gas pipeline

May 25, 2021 8:53 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Tuesday stood by his decision not to sanction the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline,…

House Republican leaders condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Holocaust comparison after 5 days and a wave of outrage

May 25, 2021 8:15 PM CNN

House Republican leaders have condemned incendiary remarks from GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene five days after she first publicly compared Capitol…

New Hampshire auditors see no sign of fraud — as Trump claims otherwise

May 25, 2021 7:23 PM CNN Newsource

Outside a nondescript building, guarded 24/7 by state troopers, the leaders of Windham’s election audit field questions on the type of tape…

Washington Post: Manhattan DA convenes grand jury to consider potential charges in Trump Organization probe

May 25, 2021 7:03 PM CNN

Manhattan’s top prosecutor has convened a grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former President Donald Trump should…

Senate confirms Kristen Clarke as first Black woman to lead DOJ civil rights division

May 25, 2021 6:06 PM CNN Newsource

Democrats confirmed Kristen Clarke on Tuesday as the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights division, a historic step…

Biden indicates he could support $1 trillion infrastructure plan, Republicans say, but sticking points remain

May 25, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

GOP senators say that President Joe Biden has informed them he’d be willing to accept an infrastructure package of around $1 trillion,…

Biden indicates he could support $1 trillion infrastructure plan, but sticking points remain

May 25, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

GOP senators say that President Joe Biden has informed them he’d be willing to accept an infrastructure package of around $1 trillion,…