How the Supreme Court confirmation process works
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN The decision by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire will ignite a much-watched confirmation process in which…
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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, giving President Joe Biden a chance to nominate to the bench, a well-placed source familiar…
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US suggests Winter Olympics could influence Russia’s military planning in Ukraine
By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN A senior US official suggested Wednesday that the Winter Olympics beginning next week in China could affect…
Continue Reading Top aide to Mark Meadows met with January 6 committee
By Ryan Nobles, Whitney Wild, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Ben Williamson, a top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, met…
Continue Reading House Democrats announce three new task forces to address the climate crisis
By Ella Nilsen, CNN As President Joe Biden’s signature climate and economic bill stalls in the Senate, House Democrats are launching three new…
Continue Reading US and allies discussing deploying more troops to Eastern Europe prior to any Russian invasion of Ukraine
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…
Continue Reading DOJ’s No. 2 says addressing violent crime and police misconduct is not ‘an either/or’
By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Amid a violent crime wave, and as congressional efforts on police reform have petered out, Deputy Attorney…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection
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…
Continue Reading Blinken announces US has delivered written responses to Russia over Ukraine crisis
By Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The United States has given Moscow its written proposals aimed at deterring a Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
Continue Reading White House sketches a future in which normal life and Covid-19 coexist
By Betsy Klein, CNN Biden administration health officials on Wednesday outlined a long-term vision for a future in which the nation coexists with…
Continue Reading Harris heading to Honduras under pressure to find a reliable partner in Northern Triangle
By Priscilla Alvarez and Jasmine Wright, CNN Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a delegation to Honduras this week to attend the historic…
Continue Reading White House attempts to strengthen federal cybersecurity after major hacks
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The White House plans to release an ambitious strategy Wednesday to make federal agencies tighten their cybersecurity controls…
Continue Reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s books are on the auction block: A bidder’s guide
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…
Continue Reading Nancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection
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…
Continue Reading Senators propose bipartisan legislation to bolster pandemic preparedness and examine US Covid-19 response
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Sens. Patty Murray and Richard Burr on Tuesday proposed a bipartisan bill that would bolster the US’ pandemic preparedness…
Continue Reading Biden administration authorizes $2.5 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite human rights concerns
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration has authorized more than $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite ongoing concerns about…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Federal prosecutors looking at 2020 fake elector certifications, deputy attorney general tells CNN
By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President Donald…
Continue Reading Exclusive: Federal prosecutors looking at 2020 fake elector certifications, deputy attorney general tells CNN
CNN By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President…
Continue Reading Electric grid is ‘attractive target’ for domestic violent extremists in US, intel brief says
By Geneva Sands, CNN Domestic violent extremists will “likely continue” to plot and encourage physical attacks against electrical…
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After FBI raid, U.S. Rep Henry Cuellar says investigation will prove “no wrongdoing on my part”
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…
Continue Reading Americans get another $100 million in federal aid for soaring home energy costs
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…
Continue Reading Biden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are…
Continue Reading Biden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses
By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…
Continue Reading Tennessee lawmaker becomes latest House Democrat not to seek reelection
By Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, becoming the…
Continue Reading Michael Avenatti steps in to represent himself in his criminal trial, expected to cross-examine Stormy Daniels
By Lauren del Valle, CNN Michael Avenatti is now representing himself in the criminal trial against him after a judge approved the move Tuesday.…
Continue Reading McConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump’s primary influence
CNN By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell,…
Continue Reading White House says Russian invasion of Ukraine remains ‘imminent’
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “imminent,” even as diplomatic efforts to defuse the…
Continue Reading Biden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are amassing…
Continue Reading Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter
CNN, IRS, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, POOL, SENATE TV, PAUL WANSING, JASMINE JONES By Tami Luhby, CNN Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal…
Continue Reading 10 Oath Keepers plead not guilty to sedition charges
By Hannah Rabinowitz Ten Oath Keepers, including leader Stewart Rhodes, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new charges, including seditious conspiracy,…
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