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State Department reduces staff at US embassy in Ukraine, orders some family members to leave

January 23, 2022 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand The State Department announced on Sunday night that it will be reducing staff levels at the US Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine,…

Ukraine receives second weapons shipment from US

January 23, 2022 3:08 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Ukraine has received a second weapons supply shipment from the United States amid the looming threat of a potential Russian…

New Mexico’s governor signs up to be volunteer substitute teacher amid staffing shortage

January 23, 2022 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Michelle Watson, CNN Faced with a dire staffing shortage in schools, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has taken…

January 6 committee has been talking with ex-attorney general William Barr, chairman says

January 23, 2022 12:56 PM CNN

CNN By Daniella Diaz and Chandelis Duster, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has been having conversations with…

US putting together ‘global’ strategy to increase gas production if Russia invades Ukraine, officials say

January 23, 2022 12:00 PM CNN

CNN By Natasha Bertrand, CNN The Biden administration has been in regular discussions with a number of countries and companies in Europe, the Middle…

US putting together ‘global’ strategy to increase gas production if Russia invades Ukraine, officials say

January 23, 2022 11:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN The Biden administration has been in regular discussions with a number of countries and companies in Europe, the Middle…

January 6 committee has been talking with ex-attorney general William Barr, chairman says

January 23, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz and Chandelis Duster, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has been having conversations with…

Sanders says it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate for Sinema to be censured

January 23, 2022 8:58 AM CNN

CNN By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday it was appropriate for the Arizona Democratic Party to censure…

Sanders says it was ‘absolutely’ appropriate for Sinema to be censured

January 23, 2022 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday it was appropriate for the Arizona Democratic Party to censure…

Blinken says ‘a single additional Russian force’ entering Ukraine would trigger US response

January 23, 2022 8:28 AM CNN

CNN By Natasha Bertrand and Devan Cole, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday doubled down on his warning against a Russian invasion of…

Blinken says ‘a single additional Russian force’ entering Ukraine would trigger US response

January 23, 2022 8:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand and Devan Cole, CNN Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday doubled down on his warning against a Russian invasion of…

Why Rudy Giuliani’s fake electors scheme was so dangerous to democracy

January 23, 2022 7:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large CNN reported Thursday that Rudy Giuliani, former attorney for Donald Trump and New York City mayor, led an…

Could Florida turn off the sun? Advocates say a utility-backed bill imperils rooftop solar in the Sunshine State

January 23, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Steve Rutherford had a unique mission as a Navy SEAL: Help the military harness the power of the sun. Traces of his work could…

How a group of senators in 1975 came up with a rule that changed the chamber forever

January 22, 2022 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Democrats failed spectacularly this week to change filibuster rules in the Senate. The end results are twofold: The total…

Sinema censured by Arizona Democrats over filibuster stance that blocked voting rights legislation

January 22, 2022 1:41 PM CNN

CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, Daniella Diaz and Ethan Cohen, CNN The Arizona Democratic Party’s executive board announced Saturday that it…

Former Trump campaign adviser acknowledges being part of 2020 fake electors plot

January 22, 2022 1:01 PM CNN

CNN By Sonnet Swire Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was…

Sinema censured by Arizona Democrats over filibuster stance that blocked voting rights legislation

January 22, 2022 11:50 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, Daniella Diaz and Ethan Cohen, CNN The Arizona Democratic Party’s executive board announced Saturday that it…

Former Trump campaign adviser acknowledges being part of 2020 ‘alternate electors’ plot

January 22, 2022 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Sonnet Swire Boris Epshteyn, an adviser for former President Donald Trump’s 2020 presidential campaign, acknowledged Friday that he was part…

What the fallout from the Supreme Court’s Texas abortion ruling means for the future of Roe

January 22, 2022 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed As the Roe v. Wade ruling celebrates its 49th anniversary on Saturday, the vast majority of abortions have been outlawed for nearly…

Videos show “Stop the Steal” rally organizer saying he would work with extremist groups

January 22, 2022 1:00 AM CNN

CNN By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN An organizer of the “Stop the Steal” rallies that preceded the attack on the US Capitol a year…

Videos show ‘Stop the Steal’ rally organizer saying he would work with extremist groups

January 22, 2022 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN An organizer of the “Stop the Steal” rallies that preceded the attack on the US Capitol a year ago…

How Americans think Joe Biden has done on their most important priorities after one year

January 21, 2022 10:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden entered office promising to end the Covid-19 pandemic, boost a lagging economy, get Americans back to…

US Embassy in Kyiv asks State Dept. to authorize departure of nonessential personnel

January 21, 2022 9:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Matthew Chance, Natasha Bertrand and Kylie Atwood, CNN The US Embassy in Kyiv has requested that the State Department authorize the departure of…

First US shipment of recently directed security assistance arrives in Ukraine

January 21, 2022 9:06 PM CNN

CNN By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN The first US shipment of recently directed security assistance has arrived in Ukraine, the US Embassy in…

First US shipment of recently directed security assistance arrives in Ukraine

January 21, 2022 9:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN The first US shipment of recently directed security assistance has arrived in Ukraine, the US Embassy in…

US Embassy in Kyiv asks State Dept. to authorize departure of nonessential personnel

January 21, 2022 8:15 PM CNN

CNN By Matthew Chance, Natasha Bertrand and Kylie Atwood, CNN The US Embassy in Kyiv has requested that the State Department authorize the departure…

Black lawmakers walk out as Mississippi Senate passes legislation described as a critical race theory bill

January 21, 2022 8:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Sharif Paget, CNN Black members of Mississippi’s Senate walked out of the chamber in protest Friday before a vote on a bill described as a…

January 6 committee has been talking with ex-attorney general William Barr, chairman says

January 21, 2022 7:51 PM CNN

CNN By Daniella Diaz and Chandelis Duster, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection has been having conversations with…

Law enforcement and businesses prepare for vaccine mandate protest in nation’s capital

January 21, 2022 7:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Whitney Wild and Geneva Sands, CNN Law enforcement officials and businesses in the nation’s capital are preparing for an influx of…

This grandmother has overseen dozens of elections in her city. And after 2020, she carries a gun

January 21, 2022 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Kyung Lah and Kim Berryman, CNN Janice Winfrey doesn’t like how the gun feels in her hand. The 22 caliber pistol fits in the pocket of her…