Biden nominates a new general to oversee military operations in Middle East
By Barbara Starr and Devan Cole, CNN President Joe Biden is nominating Army Lt. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla to be the next commander of US Central…
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A year after the insurrection, Republicans around the country still promote Trump’s election lies
By Sara Murray and Jeff Simon, CNN In Colorado — a state President Joe Biden won handily in 2020 — a Republican candidate for US Senate…
Continue Reading DHS warns online threats have increased on extremist platforms over past 48 hours with some against lawmakers
By Geneva Sands, CNN There has been an increase in online extremist content in the past 48 hours, including threats to lawmakers and the President,…
Continue Reading Trump did not want to tweet ‘stay peaceful’ during January 6 riot, key former aide says
By Jim Acosta, CNN A former Trump White House official said then-President Donald Trump initially refused to tweet the words “stay…
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Ted Cruz and 16 other Texans refused to certify the 2020 election. None would say whether they see it as legitimate today
Texas — One year ago, hours after a swarm of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and briefly stopped Congress from ratifying the 2020 election…
Continue Reading 1/6 panel member launches reelection bid amid backdrop of insurrection anniversary
By Ryan Nobles, CNN Rep. Elaine Luria, a Democrat from Virginia and a member of the House committee investigating the Capitol Riot, announced on the…
Continue Reading Stephanie Grisham says group of ex-Trump officials to meet next week to discuss how to ‘stop’ him
CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi and Betsy Klein, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her…
Continue Reading READ: President Joe Biden’s remarks on January 6 anniversary
CNN President Joe Biden spoke from the US Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and condemned former President Donald…
Continue Reading READ: President Joe Biden’s remarks on January 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden spoke from the US Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and condemned former President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris to name Jamal Simmons as communications director
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Jamal Simmons, a Democratic communications aide and media contributor, has been tapped to be Vice President Kamala…
Continue Reading US Attorney’s office requests Boston Marathon bomber turn over funds, including $1,400 stimulus payment
By Taylor Romine, CNN Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should turn over money to his victims, including a previously deposited $1,400 federal…
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Fact check: Social media users spread fake Betty White quote about getting a Covid-19 booster shortly before she died
By Daniel Dale and Tara Subramaniam, CNN As Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations surge on account of the Omicron variant, false claims related to…
Continue Reading Biden condemns Trump as a threat to democracy in speech marking one year since January 6 attack
CNN By Maegan Vazquez, Clare Foran and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the first anniversary of the January 6 insurrection…
Continue Reading READ: Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks on January 6 anniversary
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from the US Capitol on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, where she said that on that day,…
Continue Reading Stephanie Grisham says group of ex-Trump officials to meet next week to discuss how to ‘stop’ him
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Betsy Klein, CNN Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham said Thursday that more than a dozen of her…
Continue Reading Sister of slain federal officer sues Facebook, accusing social media company of promoting violent content and connecting alleged killers online
By Jessica Schneider and Tierney Sneed, CNN Facebook is the target of a new lawsuit from the sister of a slain federal officer who claims the tech…
Continue Reading Cheney said the January 6 committee ‘looks forward to’ cooperation from Mike Pence and his team
By Daniella Diaz, CNN Rep. Liz Cheney, the vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, said Thursday she…
Continue Reading House Democrats lean into January 6-focused strategy ahead of midterms
By Melanie Zanona, CNN House Democrats’ campaign arm is leaning into a strategy of linking Republicans to the January 6 insurrection amid the…
Continue Reading ‘A harsher, colder place’: How January 6 changed Congress and some members forever
By Lauren Fox, CNN On January 6, 2021, Rep. Dan Kildee, a Democrat from Michigan, was prepared for a long day. What he wasn’t prepared for was…
Continue Reading How to watch CNN’s live event marking the 1-year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Several lawmakers and members of the law enforcement community tasked with protecting the US Capitol will participate in a…
Continue Reading Rep. Jamie Raskin recounts ‘lifeline’ he received after son’s death and January 6 attack
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Rep. Jamie Raskin said that becoming the lead House impeachment manager in former President Donald Trump’s second…
Continue Reading Biden condemns Trump as a threat to democracy in speech marking one year since January 6 attack
By Maegan Vazquez, Clare Foran and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the first anniversary of the January 6 insurrection by…
Continue Reading ‘We’re done. This is the end of the 2020 election’: Maricopa County officials rebut error-plagued review
By Eric Bradner, CNN Maricopa County officials on Wednesday undercut nearly every claim that cast doubt on the validity of ballots in an…
Continue Reading Carter warns America ‘teeters on the brink of a widening abyss’ in stark op-ed ahead of January 6
By Shawna Mizelle and Colin McCullough, CNN Former President Jimmy Carter warned Wednesday that democracy is being threatened throughout the country,…
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The AP Interview: Pelosi says ‘democracy won’ on Jan. 6
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has one message for Americans and the world on the eve…
Continue Reading Two Harris staffers announce they’re leaving vice president’s office
By Donald Judd, CNN Two staffers announced Wednesday that they are leaving Vice President Kamala Harris’ office. Peter Velz, Harris’…
Continue Reading On the eve of the Capitol riot anniversary, January 6 investigation faces a pivotal year ahead
By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Whitney Wild, CNN As the first anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol approaches, the House committee…
Continue Reading Democrats at a loss over path to enact Biden agenda: It feels ‘like Groundhog Day’
By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Democratic senators are beginning 2022 where they left 2021: With no clear path to pass their agenda and ample…
Continue Reading Bureau of Prisons leader retiring under political pressure from lawmakers seeking his ouster
By Christina Carrega and Evan Perez, CNN Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal is retiring, following months of pressure from some…
Continue Reading Uptick in violent rhetoric ahead of January 6 Capitol attack anniversary, but no specific plot
By Geneva Sands, Katie Bo Lillis and Whitney Wild, CNN In the days ahead of the anniversary of the January 6 US Capitol attack, federal officials…
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