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Takeaways from SCOTUS affirmative action cases: Conservatives may overturn precedent allowing race as a factor in admissions

October 31, 2022 12:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed Conservative Supreme Court justices were hostile on Monday to the ongoing use of race-based affirmative action in college…

US Iran envoy says he is focused on ‘where we can be useful’ and not going to ‘waste our time’ on nuclear deal right now

October 31, 2022 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US Special Envoy for Iran on Monday said the United States is focused on matters on Iran “where we can be…

What we know about the attack on Paul Pelosi

October 31, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is expected to be charged with…

Trump asks Supreme Court to stop IRS from turning over his tax returns to the House

October 31, 2022 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed Former President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to put on hold the release of his tax returns by the Internal Revenue…

Republicans ride optimistic wave into closing week of campaign, with all eyes on fight for Senate control

October 31, 2022 4:37 AM CNN

CNN By Jeff Zeleny, Chief National Affairs Correspondent Republicans are riding a wave of optimism into the closing week of the fall campaign, eyeing…

Republicans ride optimistic wave into closing week of campaign, with all eyes on fight for Senate control

October 31, 2022 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeff Zeleny, Chief National Affairs Correspondent Republicans are riding a wave of optimism into the closing week of the fall campaign, eyeing…

US convenes over 30 countries to address ransomware as hacks of hospitals, critical infrastructure continue

October 31, 2022 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The Biden administration will convene three-dozen allied governments on Monday and Tuesday for a fresh round of talks on how to…

GOP New Hampshire Senate nominee repeats hoax that kids are using litter boxes in schools

October 30, 2022 8:49 PM CNN

CNN By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN The Republican Senate nominee in New Hampshire shared at a Thursday event the hoax claim that children are being told…

Five takeaways from the second Georgia gubernatorial debate

October 30, 2022 8:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams faced off in their second and final gubernatorial…

January 6 committee obtains eight emails showing possible planning of post-election crime

October 30, 2022 2:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has…

More than 20 million pre-election ballots cast in voting ahead of the 2022 midterms

October 30, 2022 1:36 PM CNN Newsource

By Ethan Cohen and Devan Cole, CNN More than 20.7 million pre-election ballots have been cast in 46 states as of Sunday, according to data from…

This is the late message some Democrats believe could make a difference in close elections

October 30, 2022 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere With just over a week to go until Election Day, a collection of Democratic candidates and supportive groups are willing to try…

How 11 competitive attorney general races could shape policy battles over abortion, elections and more

October 30, 2022 11:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Pitched battles over abortion rights and election falsehoods are playing out in attorneys general contests across the nation.…

Top US cyber official says there’s no ‘specific’ threat to elections, but is concerned about harassment and intimidation

October 30, 2022 10:57 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN There are no “specific or credible” threats to disrupt election infrastructure in this year’s midterm…

‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’: Cheri Beasley vows to fight inflation and for abortion rights

October 30, 2022 10:27 AM CNN

CNN By Andrew Millman, CNN Cheri Beasley, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in North Carolina, said Sunday her state needed a senator…

‘We can walk and chew gum at the same time’: Cheri Beasley vows to fight inflation and for abortion rights

October 30, 2022 10:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrew Millman, CNN Cheri Beasley, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in North Carolina, said Sunday her state needed a senator…

Rick Scott calls attack on Paul Pelosi ‘disgusting’ but dodges questions about election conspiracies shared by alleged assailant

October 30, 2022 9:52 AM CNN

CNN By Daniella Diaz, CNN Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who chairs the Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, on Sunday called the attack on House…

Rick Scott calls attack on Paul Pelosi ‘disgusting’ but dodges questions about election conspiracies shared by alleged assailant

October 30, 2022 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who chairs the Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, on Sunday called the attack on House Speaker…

Juan Ciscomani makes his play in Arizona as Republicans look to expand their Hispanic ranks

October 30, 2022 8:55 AM CNN

CNN By Dana Bash and Abbie Sharpe, CNN Juan Ciscomani enthusiastically bounds toward potential voters, introducing himself by announcing that he is…

CNN Exclusive: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had bag with zip ties, source says

October 30, 2022 8:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel, CNN The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the couple’s San…

Juan Ciscomani makes his play in Arizona as Republicans look to expand their Hispanic ranks

October 30, 2022 7:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Dana Bash and Abbie Sharpe, CNN Juan Ciscomani enthusiastically bounds toward potential voters, introducing himself by announcing that he is…

‘We need to make America Godly again.’ The growing political influence of Latino evangelicals

October 30, 2022 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN Pastor Luis Cabrera has spent weeks traveling across Texas to meet with other Latinos in the faith community. He is preaching a…

Supreme Court considers Harvard and University of North Carolina’s use of affirmative action. Here’s what you need to know

October 30, 2022 6:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The conservative Supreme Court will meet Monday to consider whether colleges and universities can…

Challenge to Harvard’s use of affirmative action was designed by a conservative to reach a friendly Supreme Court

October 30, 2022 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN In an ordinary Boston courtroom in April 2015, lawyers and activists at the first hearing of a challenge to race-based…

As Election Day approaches, Trump-DeSantis 2024 rivalry seeps into the public

October 30, 2022 5:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr, Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN When Election Day arrives in Florida, Donald Trump will vote for a Republican whose political…

Obama tells Midwestern voters worried about inflation that GOP is ‘not interested in solving problems’

October 30, 2022 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Barack Obama on Saturday sought to sway voters who are worried about inflation, warning in two key Midwestern…

Pelosi says children, grandchildren are ‘heartbroken and traumatized’ in first comments since attack

October 29, 2022 7:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Sonnet Swire and Manu Raju, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says that while her husband, Paul, continues to improve following Friday’s…

Bill Clinton goes to bat for endangered chair of House Democrats’ campaign arm

October 29, 2022 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg, CNN Bill Clinton made his case here Saturday for New York Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, the endangered chair of the House Democratic…

Groups ask appeals court to stop individuals gathering at Arizona ballot drop boxes to surveil voters

October 29, 2022 1:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed A federal appeals court was asked on Friday night to issue an emergency order blocking individuals from gathering at Arizona ballot…

Obama endorses Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race

October 29, 2022 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Former President Barack Obama on Saturday endorsed Karen Bass in her bid for mayor of Los Angeles on Saturday, saying that the…