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US and allies discussing deploying more troops to Eastern Europe prior to any Russian invasion of Ukraine

January 26, 2022 8:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jim Sciutto and Natasha Bertrand, CNN The US and a handful of allies are in discussions to deploy thousands more troops to Eastern European NATO…

DOJ’s No. 2 says addressing violent crime and police misconduct is not ‘an either/or’

January 26, 2022 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Amid a violent crime wave, and as congressional efforts on police reform have petered out, Deputy Attorney…

Nancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection

January 26, 2022 6:56 AM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that she plans to run for reelection, aiming to extend her more than 30-year…

Blinken announces US has delivered written responses to Russia over Ukraine crisis

January 26, 2022 6:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The United States has given Moscow its written proposals aimed at deterring a Russian invasion of Ukraine,…

White House sketches a future in which normal life and Covid-19 coexist

January 26, 2022 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN Biden administration health officials on Wednesday outlined a long-term vision for a future in which the nation coexists with…

Harris heading to Honduras under pressure to find a reliable partner in Northern Triangle

January 26, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez and Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a delegation to Honduras this week to attend the historic…

White House attempts to strengthen federal cybersecurity after major hacks

January 26, 2022 4:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The White House plans to release an ambitious strategy Wednesday to make federal agencies tighten their cybersecurity controls…

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s books are on the auction block: A bidder’s guide

January 25, 2022 6:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Berman, CNN If you’re looking for an early Valentine’s Day gift, know a Swedish lawyer who’s into civil procedure (more on…

Nancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection

January 25, 2022 3:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that she plans to run for reelection, aiming to extend her more than 30-year run…

Senators propose bipartisan legislation to bolster pandemic preparedness and examine US Covid-19 response

January 25, 2022 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Sens. Patty Murray and Richard Burr on Tuesday proposed a bipartisan bill that would bolster the US’ pandemic preparedness…

Biden administration authorizes $2.5 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite human rights concerns

January 25, 2022 3:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration has authorized more than $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite ongoing concerns about…

Exclusive: Federal prosecutors looking at 2020 fake elector certifications, deputy attorney general tells CNN

January 25, 2022 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President Donald…

Exclusive: Federal prosecutors looking at 2020 fake elector certifications, deputy attorney general tells CNN

January 25, 2022 3:11 PM CNN

CNN By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President…

Electric grid is ‘attractive target’ for domestic violent extremists in US, intel brief says

January 25, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Geneva Sands, CNN Domestic violent extremists will “likely continue” to plot and encourage physical attacks against electrical…

After FBI raid, U.S. Rep Henry Cuellar says investigation will prove “no wrongdoing on my part”

January 25, 2022 2:25 PM Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, made his first on-camera comments Tuesday about FBI agents raiding his home, saying an investigation will show he…

Americans get another $100 million in federal aid for soaring home energy costs

January 25, 2022 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Struggling Americans are getting some more help to pay their home heating bills, which have skyrocketed for many this winter, the…

Biden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’

January 25, 2022 1:36 PM CNN

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are…

Biden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses

January 25, 2022 1:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…

Tennessee lawmaker becomes latest House Democrat not to seek reelection

January 25, 2022 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, becoming the…

Michael Avenatti steps in to represent himself in his criminal trial, expected to cross-examine Stormy Daniels

January 25, 2022 12:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle, CNN Michael Avenatti is now representing himself in the criminal trial against him after a judge approved the move Tuesday.…

McConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump’s primary influence

January 25, 2022 12:01 PM CNN

CNN By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell,…

White House says Russian invasion of Ukraine remains ‘imminent’

January 25, 2022 11:46 AM CNN

CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “imminent,” even as diplomatic efforts to defuse the…

Biden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’

January 25, 2022 11:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are amassing…

Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter

January 25, 2022 11:38 AM CNN

CNN, IRS, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, POOL, SENATE TV, PAUL WANSING, JASMINE JONES By Tami Luhby, CNN Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal…

10 Oath Keepers plead not guilty to sedition charges

January 25, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz Ten Oath Keepers, including leader Stewart Rhodes, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new charges, including seditious conspiracy,…

McConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump’s primary influence

January 25, 2022 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell, making…

Alex Jones met with 1/6 committee and says he pleaded the Fifth ‘almost 100 times’

January 25, 2022 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, CNN Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones met virtually on Monday with the House select committee investigating the January 6…

Sonia Sotomayor: Justices think about how they ‘comport’ themselves amid public’s worsening view of high court

January 25, 2022 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Tuesday that she and her fellow justices all think about how to “comport”…

US working with allies to shore up energy supplies if Russia invades Ukraine

January 25, 2022 8:33 AM CNN

CNN By Natasha Bertrand and Kate Sullivan, CNN The Biden administration is making contingency plans to shore up Europe’s energy supplies should…

US working with allies to shore up energy supplies if Russia invades Ukraine

January 25, 2022 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand The Biden administration is making contingency plans to shore up Europe’s energy supplies should a Russian invasions of…