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A frustrated Joe Biden will go on the attack against Republicans in the midterms — and into 2024

April 29, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden has been letting loose in private conversations in recent weeks, railing about the…

White House communications director Kate Bedingfield tests positive for Covid-19

April 29, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN White House communications director Kate Bedingfield has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest…

Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele will retire from Congress, source says

April 28, 2022 5:44 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer and Alex Rogers, CNN Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele of Hawaii is retiring from Congress at the end of his term, a source familiar with…

16 states, DC and environmental groups sue USPS over gas-powered trucks

April 28, 2022 5:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Attorneys general from 16 states and the District of Columbia and a coalition of environmental groups are suing the US Postal…

16 states, DC and environmental groups sue USPS over gas-powered trucks

April 28, 2022 5:32 PM CNN

CNN By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Attorneys general from 16 states and the District of Columbia and a coalition of environmental groups are suing the US…

Russia making ‘slow and uneven’ progress as military tries to fix problems that plagued early invasion, US officials say

April 28, 2022 4:39 PM CNN

CNN By Zachary Cohen, Oren Liebermann, Jim Sciutto and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Russian forces have made some progress in Moscow’s renewed assault…

Russia making ‘slow and uneven’ progress as military tries to fix problems that plagued early invasion, US officials say

April 28, 2022 4:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen, Oren Liebermann, Jim Sciutto and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Russian forces have made some progress in Moscow’s renewed assault on…

January 6 defendant claims self-defense in police assault case

April 28, 2022 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN In the sixth Capitol riot trial, a January 6 defendant’s hope for an acquittal seemingly rests on the jury believing he…

Why Biden is resisting the pressure to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt per borrower

April 28, 2022 4:23 PM CNN

CNN, POOL By Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden has a student loan debt forgiveness problem. Lawmakers within his party continue to put the issue…

Why Biden is resisting the pressure to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt per borrower

April 28, 2022 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden has a student loan debt forgiveness problem. Lawmakers within his party continue to put the issue front and…

After Build Back Better’s collapse, Democrats still struggling with how to message the midterms

April 28, 2022 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, CNN In the four months since West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin torpedoed the President’s signature Build Back Better…

Boeing ‘probably shouldn’t have taken’ Trump-negotiated Air Force One deal, CEO says

April 28, 2022 2:49 PM CNN

CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Gregory Wallace, CNN Boeing’s CEO on Wednesday called the unusual deal his predecessor negotiated with then-President…

Medicare Advantage plans at times deny seniors access to medical care, federal watchdog finds

April 28, 2022 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Medicare Advantage plans, which are swiftly growing in popularity among senior citizens, have at times delayed or denied…

Putin’s war on Ukraine has ‘driven US-Russia relations into the depths,’ US ambassador to Moscow says

April 28, 2022 1:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Russian war on Ukraine has “driven US-Russia relations into the depths,” US Ambassador to Russia John…

January 6 committee to hold 8 hearings in June, chairman says

April 28, 2022 1:48 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer and Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, who chairs the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol…

Border state Democrat knocks Biden administration plans to mitigate expected migrant surge

April 28, 2022 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez and Christian Sierra, CNN A US-Mexico border state Democrat joined a chorus of Republican lawmakers in knocking the Biden…

Congress says $33 billion Ukraine bill will take some time to flesh out

April 28, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, Manu Raju and Daniella Diaz, CNN Republicans and Democrats warn there are many issues that need to be sorted out over President Joe…

Manchin is convening meetings on clean energy and climate. But few know exactly what he wants out of a deal

April 28, 2022 11:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen and Lauren Fox, CNN Democrats are quickly running out of time to clinch a deal on a climate and clean energy package — one of…

One of five Texas family members charged in US Capitol riot pleads guilty

April 28, 2022 11:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Texas man pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court to climbing through a broken window and walking around the US…

Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes

April 28, 2022 11:25 AM Texas Tribune

Are you struggling with rising property taxes or housing costs? Our reporter Joshua Fechter would like to hear from you via email. Public schools in…

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill into law that limits discussions about race in classrooms

April 28, 2022 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Tina Burnside and Devan Cole, CNN Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia on Thursday signed several education bills into law, including one banning…

Biden says it’s ‘irresponsible’ for Russian leaders to make ‘idle’ comments about nuclear weapons

April 28, 2022 10:44 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday warned Russia not to make idle statements about the use of nuclear weapons, following public…

Biden taking ‘hard look’ at student loan debt but ‘not considering’ forgiving $50,000 per borrower

April 28, 2022 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s considering ways to deal with reducing student debt burdens, but forgiving $50,000…

Oklahoma lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban modeled after Texas law that allows civil enforcement

April 28, 2022 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Oklahoma lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a bill modeled after the controversial Texas abortion law, which…

Biden says Ukrainians shouldn’t enter the US through southern border

April 28, 2022 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Ukrainians fleeing violence don’t need to try and enter the United States through the southern…

FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars

April 28, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored…

DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney on new GOP effort to beat him: ‘Bring it’

April 28, 2022 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Alex Rogers, CNN Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, recently…

Biden asks Congress for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine as war enters new phase

April 28, 2022 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Arlette Saenz, Kate Sullivan, Betsy Klein and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress for a $33 billion supplemental…

Biden to send Congress proposals to further pressure Russian oligarchs

April 28, 2022 6:00 AM CNN

CNN By Arlette Saenz, CNN President Joe Biden will send a proposal to Congress Thursday outlining a legislative package to further pressure Russian…

John Kasich Fast Facts

April 28, 2022 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research Here is a look at the life of John Kasich, former Republican governor of Ohio and 2016 presidential candidate. Personal Birth…