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January 6 committee is losing patience with Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows as it seeks his testimony

October 26, 2021 10:40 AM CNN

CNN By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Paula Reid, CNN Members of the House select committee investigating January 6 are losing patience…

At least five former Trump White House staffers are talking to the House January 6 committee

October 26, 2021 10:40 AM CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN At least five former Trump administration staffers have voluntarily spoken with the House committee investigating the…

Man charged with assaulting DC Police officer Fanone to be released

October 26, 2021 10:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen One of the January 6 rioters charged in the assault of DC Police Officer Michael Fanone will be released from jail and put on house…

At least five former Trump White House staffers are talking to the House January 6 committee

October 26, 2021 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN At least five former Trump administration staffers have voluntarily spoken with the House committee investigating the January…

At least five former Trump White House staffers are talking to the House January 6 committee

October 26, 2021 9:58 AM CNN

CNN By Kaitlan Collins, CNN At least five former Trump administration staffers have voluntarily spoken with the House committee investigating the…

White House details Biden’s schedule for second major foreign trip

October 26, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House on Tuesday detailed President Joe Biden’s schedule for his second major foreign trip, in which he will…

Some US callers must now use 10-digit dialing as FCC sets up 988 crisis hotline

October 26, 2021 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Callers in parts of 35 states and one US territory now have to dial 10 digits to make a local phone call, as the US…

Justice Department announces 150 arrests in operation targeting international darknet opioid trafficking

October 26, 2021 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Christina Carrega, CNN The Justice Department announced on Tuesday the arrest of 150 individuals accused of participating in international darknet…

The search for creative solutions to the thorniest issues in Biden’s agenda as deadline pressure kicks into high gear

October 26, 2021 6:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox and Phil Mattingly, CNN There comes a point in every major legislative negotiation when a deal is in sight, but not close enough to be…

The search for creative solutions to the thorniest issues in Biden’s agenda as deadline pressure kicks into high gear

October 26, 2021 6:04 AM CNN

CNN By Lauren Fox and Phil Mattingly, CNN There comes a point in every major legislative negotiation when a deal is in sight, but not close enough to…

Major US airlines, travel industry leaders donate more than 20,000 flights for Afghan evacuees

October 26, 2021 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Seven airlines, along with other travel industry leaders, are donating more than 20,000 airline tickets to Afghan evacuees…

Tight race for Virginia governor enters final week with national implications on the line

October 26, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN The neck-and-neck race for Virginia governor has entered its final week, with Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn…

Facebook revelations add new momentum to efforts to rein in Big Tech

October 26, 2021 5:01 AM CNN

CNN By Melanie Zanona, CNN Damning new revelations about Facebook’s role in the deadly January 6 insurrection have renewed lawmakers’…

Facebook revelations add new momentum to efforts to rein in Big Tech

October 26, 2021 5:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona, CNN Damning new revelations about Facebook’s role in the deadly January 6 insurrection have renewed lawmakers’ resolve…

How the phone call is disappearing from our lives and polling

October 26, 2021 4:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Harry Enten, CNN When I was a teenager, my father and I had a deal. He didn’t know how to use the computer, so I ordered him things he…

Supreme Court justices may have met a vaccine mandate some of them don’t like

October 26, 2021 3:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter A group of unvaccinated Maine health care workers are asking the Supreme Court to block a state rule…

Alabama governor instructs state agencies to fight federal Covid-19 vaccine mandates

October 25, 2021 7:28 PM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess, Devon M. Sayers and Shawna Mizelle, CNN Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order directing state executive branch…

They defended the 2020 election against Trump’s lies. Now they are running for higher office in states that could decide 2024

October 25, 2021 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Last December, when Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen joined a virtual legislative hearing revisiting the 2020 election, she…

They defended the 2020 election against Trump’s lies. Now they are running for higher office in states that could decide 2024

October 25, 2021 5:08 PM CNN

CNN By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Last December, when Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen joined a virtual legislative hearing revisiting the 2020 election,…

Texas governor approves state voting maps redrawn by GOP

October 25, 2021 2:59 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed redrawn voting maps that pave a safer path for the GOP’s slipping majority. Abbott signed the…

Attorney General Garland faces relentless GOP pressure after issuing memo on school board threats

October 25, 2021 4:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN A Justice Department memo that has put Attorney General Merrick Garland in the center of the roiling political…

First on CNN: Biden White House rejects more executive privilege claims by Trump

October 25, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins and Paul LeBlanc, CNN President Joe Biden has once again refused to assert executive privilege over more documents that former…

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 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…

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…

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…