Western governors make bipartisan plea as states battle record heat and drought
By Chandelis Duster, CNN A pair of governors on Sunday called on the federal government for help and pushed for solutions as their states grapple…
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Trump seemingly acknowledges facts of prosecutors’ case against Trump Organization while criticizing charges over ‘fringe benefits’
By Eric Bradner, CNN Former President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge the core facts in New York prosecutors’ case against the Trump…
Continue Reading See Trump’s response to the charges against his company
At a rally in Florida, former President Donald Trump condemned the investigation and charges brought against the Trump Organization and its chief…
Continue Reading New Woodward book to cover last days of Trump presidency
By Elizabeth Stuart and Jamie Gangel, CNN Legendary investigative journalist Bob Woodward has already covered fear and rage within the Trump White…
Continue Reading Clyburn wants ‘equitable ID’ to vote instead of a photo ID
House Minority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) explains why he’s against a photo identification requirement to vote while saying that he is for an…
Continue Reading Clyburn ‘absolutely’ open to ID requirement in voting rights bill
By Chandelis Duster, CNN James Clyburn, a member of House Democratic leadership, said Sunday he was “absolutely” open to West Virginia…
Continue Reading This Capitol Hill duo has worked on family issues for nearly 30 years
CNN’s Dana Bash sits down with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) to discuss their decades-long efforts to advance legislation to…
Continue Reading Clyburn doesn’t want a former president testifying before select committee but says Trump should ‘if it comes to that’
By Daniella Diaz, CNN House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Sunday he doesn’t want to see a former president testify before the House select…
Continue Reading ‘If that’s what it takes’: Clyburn on if Trump should testify
House Minority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) says that he doesn’t want former President Donald Trump to testify before a Congressional hearing, but he…
Continue Reading Progressive Capitol Hill duo has worked on family issues for nearly 30 years — and they aren’t done yet
By Dana Bash and Abbie Sharpe, CNN When Rep. Rosa DeLauro first introduced legislation to expand the child tax credit 18 years ago, even her fellow…
Continue Reading Biden touts US coronavirus progress at July 4 White House event: ‘America is coming back together’
By Kate Sullivan, Kate Bennett and Paul LeBlanc, CNN President Joe Biden touted the nation’s progress against the coronavirus pandemic Sunday…
Continue Reading Biden’s Fourth of July celebrations clouded by a gnawing concern over the Delta variant of Covid-19
By Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins, CNN When President Joe Biden welcomed 1,000 essential workers and military personnel on the South Lawn this…
Continue Reading Biden on Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension for positive drug test: ‘The rules are the rules’
By Jason Hoffman, Rachel Janfaza and Homero De la Fuente, CNN President Joe Biden said he was “really proud of the way” US track and…
Continue Reading US track star speaks out after positive marijuana test
US track star Sha’Carri Richardson could miss the Tokyo Olympic Games after testing positive for marijuana. Richardson spoke out about the positive…
Continue Reading US updating evacuation plans for embassy in Afghanistan amid concerns for potential of escalating violence
By Kylie Atwood and Barbara Starr, CNN US officials are actively updating emergency evacuation plans for the US embassy in Kabul, as concerns grow…
Continue Reading Vaccine hesitancy continues among young Americans despite risks
Some younger Americans are still hesitant to get vaccinated against Covid-19, despite knowing the risks. CNN’s Amara Walker…
Continue Reading ‘Tell all your TikTok buddies to get vaccinated’: Fauci finds a new way to fight Covid-19
By Rachel Janfaza, CNN There’s a new TikTok star, and his name is Dr. Anthony Fauci. “Tell all of your TikTok buddies to get…
Continue Reading Biden travels to Michigan to celebrate progress in Covid-19 fight
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden travels on Saturday to Traverse City, Michigan, as part of July Fourth celebrations that the White House is…
Continue Reading US airports expect long lines and high stress for July 4th travel
CNN’s Pete Muntean reports that the Fourth of July weekend is expected to be one of the busiest days for US airports since the start of the…
Continue Reading Texans among jobless in 3 states suing to get their pandemic unemployment benefits back
Jobless residents of Maryland and Texas have filed lawsuits in state courts seeking to force their governors to reinstate pandemic unemployment…
Continue Reading Hear voicemails Giuliani left Arizona officials after election
New records show reported behind-the-scenes efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to pressure Arizona election officials into…
Continue Reading Arizona Republic: Trump allies pressured Maricopa County election supervisors
By Rachel Janfaza, CNN In the weeks following the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump’s White House attempted to call the chair of the…
Continue Reading Supreme Court order ends congressional Democrats’ attempts to determine if Trump lied in Mueller probe
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Congressional Democrats’ years-long attempt to nail down whether then-President Donald Trump lied to special counsel…
Continue Reading The week in 12 headlines
By Sonnet Swire, CNN This week, President Joe Biden reprised his role of consoler-in-chief in south Florida as US and coalition troops prepared to…
Continue Reading The week in 12 headlines
By Sonnet Swire, CNN This week, President Joe Biden reprised his role of consoler-in-chief in south Florida as US and coalition troops prepared to…
Continue Reading Native Americans fear Supreme Court ruling on Arizona voting law will create barriers
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN A Supreme Court ruling that upheld two provisions of Arizona voting law that restrict how ballots can be cast will make…
Continue Reading Native Americans fear Supreme Court ruling on Arizona voting law will create barriers
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN A Supreme Court ruling that upheld two provisions of Arizona voting law that restrict how ballots can be cast will make…
Continue Reading US races to find safe haven for Afghan translators in Central Asia as troop withdrawal nears
By Nicole Gaouette, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan just days away, the Biden administration is asking…
Continue Reading White House goes into damage control mode after reports of dysfunction in Kamala Harris’ office
By Jasmine Wright, Jeremy Diamond and Arlette Saenz, CNN The White House dove into damage control this week after reports of dysfunction and…
Continue Reading ‘Complaints are pretty widespread’: Axios editor on VP office infighting
CNN’s Alisyn Camerota and Axios managing editor Margaret Talev discuss reports of dysfunction and infighting in Vice President Kamala Harris’…
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