US formally declares Russian military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US government has formally declared that members of the Russian armed forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine,…
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Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to block Wisconsin congressional map but sides with Republicans in state legislative map dispute
By Tierney Sneed The Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday a GOP request that it upend a congressional map adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court that…
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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas missed a third day of oral arguments on Wednesday after being…
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US embassy in Moscow finds Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’ after getting consular access
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN An official from the US embassy in Moscow found US basketball player Brittney Griner to be “in good…
Continue Reading Mike Braun clarifies his assertion that states should decide legality of interracial marriage
By Alex Rogers, CNN Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Braun told local reporters on Tuesday that states should decide the legality of interracial marriage,…
Continue Reading Oklahoma state House passes ban on abortion, to be enforced through civil action
By Andy Rose and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Republican-controlled Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would ​ban…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Kirsten Allen to serve as Harris’ new press secretary
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Kirsten Allen will be Vice President Kamala Harris‘ new press secretary, leaving her current role as national press…
Continue Reading Donald Trump rescinds his endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama’s US Senate race
By Gabby Orr, CNN Former President Donald Trump yanked his endorsement from Alabama Senate hopeful Mo Brooks on Wednesday, promising to make a new…
Continue Reading Fact check: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s 2005 ‘war crimes’ allegation was about torture
CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was criticized by two Republican senators on Tuesday at a confirmation hearing…
Continue Reading Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces final round of questions during third day of confirmation hearings
By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, faced another round of questions from lawmakers on the…
Continue Reading Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to face more questions during third day of confirmation hearings
CNN By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, will face another round of questions on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Most Americans say it’s important for the Supreme Court to look like the country as a whole
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Most Americans think it’s important that the demographics of the Supreme Court resemble the country as a whole, new…
Continue Reading Jackson faces tight confirmation vote as Graham signals ‘no’ vote and GOP opposition stiffens
CNN By Manu Raju, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Sen. Lindsey Graham broke ranks in the Obama era, voting for President Barack Obama’s…
Continue Reading Gallup Poll: 58% of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS nomination
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN A majority of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed to the Supreme Court, with 58% saying the Senate…
Continue Reading Fact check: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s 2005 ‘war crimes’ allegation was about torture
By Daniel Dale, CNN Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was criticized by two Republican senators on Tuesday at a confirmation hearing over…
Continue Reading Los Angeles mayoral race shows shift in policing debate in heavily Democratic city
By Maeve Reston, CNN In his first foray on the Los Angeles mayoral race’s debate stage Tuesday night, billionaire developer Rick Caruso came…
Continue Reading Biden’s trip to Europe is one of highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory. Here’s why
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departed Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…
Continue Reading Biden heads across the Atlantic to rally the West at a pivotal moment for Ukraine — and his presidency
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departs Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…
Continue Reading Leaning on her Trump ties, Elise Stefanik plots future inside House GOP
By Melanie Zanona and Gabby Orr, CNN Rep. Elise Stefanik has spoken to former President Donald Trump about another leadership bid. She’s built…
Continue Reading DeSantis courts further controversy by honoring swimmer who finished second to Lia Thomas
By Steve Contorno and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waded into fresh controversy on Tuesday with a proclamation honoring the collegiate…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the marathon Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing
By Tierney Sneed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s first full day of questioning featured explanations of her approach as a judge, discussions of…
Continue Reading Takeaways from the marathon Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing
CNN By Tierney Sneed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s first full day of questioning featured explanations of her approach as a judge, discussions…
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Hillary Clinton tests positive for Covid-19
By Shawna Mizelle Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for Covid-19. “Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID.…
Continue Reading Climate groups sue Interior Department over controversial Black Friday report on oil and gas leasing
By Ella Nilsen, CNN Several climate and conservation groups are suing the US Department of the Interior to get more information about the…
Continue Reading Capitol riot suspect is granted refugee status in Belarus after fleeing US
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A US Capitol riot suspect who fled the United States has been granted refugee status in Belarus, according to Belarusian…
Continue Reading Biden administration will allocate more than $1.7 billion to Louisiana for hurricane recovery
By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will allocate more than $1.7 billion in recovery funds to disaster-weary…
Continue Reading Jill Biden to meet with four Ukrainian children transported to US for cancer treatment
By Jennifer Hansler and Kate Bennett, CNN Four Ukrainian children were transported to the United States for cancer treatment with the help of the US…
Continue Reading DNC officials circulate plan that would change presidential primary calendar and threaten Iowa’s first-in-the-nation status
By Eric Bradner, CNN Democratic Party officials charged with setting the party’s 2024 presidential nominating process are circulating a draft…
Continue Reading FBI advised that hackers scanned networks of 5 US energy firms ahead of Biden’s Russia cyberattack warning
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Hackers associated with Russian internet addresses have been scanning the networks of five US energy companies in a possible…
Continue Reading White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive for Covid-19
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN White House press secretary Jen Psaki has tested positive for Covid-19, she announced on Tuesday. News of her positive…
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