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Whistleblowers say Trump ally made questionable hire days before resigning from Justice Department

March 10, 2021 6:26 PM CNN Newsource

Two federal employees are calling for an investigation into the hiring of a senior Justice Department official who had been interviewed by a manager…

Manchin on his veto power over Biden agenda: ‘It’s not a good place to be’

March 10, 2021 6:09 PM CNN Newsource

He’s undecided on the nominee to head Health and Human Services. He’s not sure if he’ll back the No. 3 for the Justice Department,…

Kerry takes to the world stage before Blinken

March 10, 2021 5:55 PM CNN Newsource

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry embarked this week on what he called a “constructive trip” to Europe, meeting leaders…

The growing GOP rebellion against Marjorie Taylor Greene

March 10, 2021 5:37 PM CNN

For the fourth time in the last two weeks, Georgia freshman Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for a motion to adjourn the House on…

Negotiator-in-chief Biden notches his first win but a bipartisan governing loss

March 10, 2021 5:15 PM CNN Newsource

When President Joe Biden welcomed lawmakers into the Oval Office for his very first publicly scheduled meeting with members of Congress, he spoke…

Why the big numbers you’re hearing about the border are only part of the story

March 10, 2021 4:53 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The new statistics emerging daily about what’s happening at the US-Mexico border are enough to make anyone’s head…

U.S. senators once again introduce a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

March 10, 2021 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — A group of bipartisan U.S. senators is reintroducing a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent. In the…

Blinken: Acts of ‘ethnic cleansing’ committed in Western Tigray

March 10, 2021 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of State Tony Blinken for the first time Wednesday used the term “ethnic cleansing” to describe human rights abuses he said…

Senate confirms Michael Regan as head of Environmental Protection Agency

March 10, 2021 4:35 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted to confirm Michael Regan as President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, where…

Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

March 10, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland on Wednesday, sending the appellate judge on his mission to uphold the integrity…

‘The border is not open’: Biden czar seeks foreign aid to slow flow

March 10, 2021 10:40 AM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The number of migrant children and families seeking to cross the U.S. southwest border has surged to levels not seen since before…

U.S. House passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion virus relief bill – including $1,400 checks

March 10, 2021 11:07 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday passed a massive $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill with the goal of having it on President Joe…

Biden’s border strategy faces crucial test amid dramatic surge of migrant children

March 10, 2021 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Aides who traveled to the southern border at the behest of President Joe Biden have described to him a troubling surge of…

Mitch McConnell on Capitol security: ‘I think we’ve overdone it,’ compares Capitol to Kabul

March 10, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday acknowledged security changes need to be made at the United States Capitol but the Republican of…

Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to ‘go to church’ after reparations comment

March 10, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill…

Covid case and death rates were higher in GOP-led states in second half of 2020, study finds

March 10, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

In the second half of 2020, Republican-led states had higher Covid-19 case rates and death rates than Democrat-led states, according to a study…

Dow closes at all-time high after Congress passes Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill

March 10, 2021 3:20 PM Associated Press, ABC News

NEW YORK, NY — Congress’ approval of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief stimulus bill helped spur stocks on Wall Street broadly…

Memo from top Biden adviser outlines White House messaging blitz on Covid-19 relief plan

March 10, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

The White House plans to deploy its messaging blitz to tout the newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan to “every corner” of the…

Jayapal asks for investigations into three GOP members for their role in instigating the Capitol Insurrection

March 10, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington has sent letters to the House Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Ethics requesting…

Biden announces plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine doses

March 10, 2021 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the US Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million…

There’s a new surge of kids at the border, but the Biden administration won’t call it a crisis

March 10, 2021 2:25 PM CNN

Unaccompanied minors from Central America are again overwhelming the US immigration system as they cross the US-Mexico border. The new administration…

First on CNN: Watchdog group requests investigation into 13 GOP lawmakers for misusing proxy voting

March 10, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

A nonprofit watchdog group has filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics, requesting an investigation into 13 Republican House members who…

Michelle Obama opens up about mental health struggles during Covid pandemic

March 10, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly in an interview published Wednesday about her struggles with low-grade depression during the Covid-19…

Biden administration to restart program for Central American children

March 10, 2021 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will restart the Central American Minors program, which allows certain at-risk Central American…

Biden says U.S. to buy 100 million more Johnson & Johnson doses

March 10, 2021 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an…

Senior Biden administration officials to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska

March 10, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Two top Biden administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week in what will be the first meeting of officials from both…

U.S. Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

March 10, 2021 12:47 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Merrick Garland to be the next U.S. attorney general with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the…

Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

March 10, 2021 12:34 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his…

Exclusive: Unaccompanied migrant children staying in Border Patrol facilities an average of 107 hours, internal records show

March 10, 2021 12:30 PM CNN

Thousands of migrant children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone are being held in US Border Patrol custody for more than four days on average in…

Florida Senate panel advances election bill that would ban drop boxes

March 10, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida Senate panel on Wednesday voted to advance a revamped election bill that would ban drop boxes used for mail-in ballots, among other…