Politics Archives

First on CNN: Biden administration tells federal agencies how to safeguard against political influence on science

January 11, 2022 6:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark, CNN The Biden administration is calling on government agencies to strengthen their policies against inappropriate political influence…

US providing $308 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

January 11, 2022 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster and Betsy Klein, CNN The US is providing $308 million in humanitarian aid for the people of Afghanistan, the National Security…

Trump’s potential liability for Capitol riot faces major test in court

January 11, 2022 5:15 AM CNN

CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge in Washington, DC, questioned former President Donald Trump‘s actions…

Voters head to polls in Florida special election to fill late Alcee Hastings’ seat

January 11, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Two hundred and eighty days after Rep. Alcee Hastings died from pancreatic cancer, voters in the late lawmaker’s deeply…

Rep. Jim Jordan declines to say if he’s closed the door on cooperating with January 6 committee

January 10, 2022 7:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Nobles and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Rep. Jim Jordan on Monday declined to say definitively if he has closed the door on cooperating with…

McCarthy vows to remove Democrats from committees if Republicans win House

January 10, 2022 6:23 PM CNN

CNN By Melanie Zanona and Paul LeBlanc, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has vowed to remove three Democratic lawmakers from key committee…

Coalition of Georgia voting rights groups won’t attend Biden’s speech in Atlanta

January 10, 2022 6:02 PM CNN

CNN, POOL, SENATE TV, KVUE, WTVF By Nicole Chavez, CNN A coalition of voting rights groups in Georgia announced Monday that they will not attend…

Georgia voting rights groups boycott Biden’s Atlanta speech: ‘We don’t need even more photo ops. We need action’

January 10, 2022 6:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN A coalition of voting rights groups in Georgia announced Monday that they will not attend events surrounding President Joe…

Home Covid-19 tests must be paid for by health insurers starting Saturday

January 10, 2022 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby and Katherine Dillinger, CNN Health insurers must cover the cost of home Covid-19 tests starting January 15, the US Department of…

Barrier-breaking Black prosecutor faces deadly racist threats

January 10, 2022 5:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Christina Carrega, CNN The first Black woman to lead the US Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts was sworn in Monday as she faces an uptick…

McCarthy vows to remove Democrats from committees if Republicans win House

January 10, 2022 4:52 PM CNN

CNN By Melanie Zanona and Paul LeBlanc, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has vowed to remove three Democratic lawmakers from key committee…

Alabama and Georgia will unite against ‘common opponent’ of Covid-19 during national championship football game

January 10, 2022 4:50 PM CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN It’s one of the biggest rivalries in college football, but — while their teams will duke it out on the field…

Alabama and Georgia will unite against ‘common opponent’ of Covid-19 during national championship football game

January 10, 2022 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN It’s one of the biggest rivalries in college football, but — while their teams will duke it out on the field Monday…

Ex-‘American Idol’ star Clay Aiken announces bid for Congress

January 10, 2022 4:48 PM CNN

CNN By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Clay Aiken, widely known for his stint on “American Idol,” announced Monday that he’s launching another…

California governor proposes tax cuts, expanded health care

January 10, 2022 11:44 AM Associated Press

By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make California the first state to cover all low-income state…

What to know about the Senate’s nuclear option

January 10, 2022 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN As Democrats push to pass voting rights legislation through Congress, there’s been talk of using a process known as the…

Democrats scramble to sink Cruz’s plan to impose sanctions over Nord Stream pipeline

January 10, 2022 4:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN Top Senate Democrats and the Biden administration are maneuvering behind the scenes to defeat a measure from GOP…

Four more US Capitol rioters plead guilty

January 10, 2022 4:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Four people pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot, adding to the…

Pressure grows on Biden to deliver meaningful voter protections

January 10, 2022 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, Jasmine Wright and Dan Merica, CNN Pressure is intensifying on President Joe Biden to articulate a plan to enact meaningful voter…

McCarthy vows to remove Democrats from committees if Republicans win House

January 10, 2022 3:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Paul LeBlanc, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has vowed to remove three Democratic lawmakers from key committee…

Ex-‘American Idol’ star Clay Aiken announces bid for Congress

January 10, 2022 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Clay Aiken, widely known for his stint on “American Idol,” announced Monday that he’s launching another bid…

Maya Angelou becomes first Black woman to appear on US quarter as Treasury begins distribution

January 10, 2022 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Sarah Fortinsky and Devan Cole, CNN A new US quarter featuring the late Maya Angelou went into circulation Monday, the US Mint announced, making…

Refugee admissions to the US will restart this week after temporary freeze

January 10, 2022 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Refugee admissions to the United States will restart this week, a State Department spokesperson told CNN, following a…

‘American Idol’ runner-up Aiken aims for Congress again

January 10, 2022 1:29 PM Associated Press

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken says he’s running for Congress again…

Colorado congressman becomes latest House Democrat not to seek reelection

January 10, 2022 12:55 PM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Ethan Cohen, CNN Colorado Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter announced on Monday that he will not run for reelection in…

Trump’s potential liability for Capitol riot faces major test in court

January 10, 2022 12:17 PM CNN

CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A federal judge in Washington, DC, is considering for the first time whether former President…

Justices Sotomayor and Barrett question the state of federal sentencing commission

January 10, 2022 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by her conservative colleague Justice Amy Coney…

Foundation behind network pushing election and coronavirus conspiracies had its tax-exempt status revoked. It still solicits donations

January 10, 2022 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Casey Tolan and Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN An online media network that promotes election and coronavirus-related conspiracy theories is soliciting…

GOP push for hand-counting paper ballots is latest effort to cast doubt on elections

January 10, 2022 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Kelly Mena, CNN After more than a year of baselessly questioning the results of the 2020 election, some Republicans are casting doubt on how…

Congress steps up health protocols amid fresh fears over coronavirus in the Capitol

January 10, 2022 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN Congress is stepping up its health protocols amid renewed fears over the coronavirus, with the Capitol Hill…