Rep. Pramila Jayapal: $1.5 trillion for economic bill ‘not going to happen’
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) says the $1.5 trillion price tag for a social safety net bill — that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) says is his limit — is too…
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‘SNL’s’ new Joe Biden hilariously tries to unite Democrats
“Saturday Night Live” opened its 47th season with new cast member James Austin Johnson taking on the role of President Joe…
Continue Reading Rep. Pramila Jayapal: $1.5 trillion for economic bill is ‘too small’ and ‘not going to happen’
By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN House Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal said Sunday that the $1.5 trillion figure for the economic…
Continue Reading GOP lawmakers push to uncover ‘bias’ in Covid probe during contentious classified intel briefing
By Zachary Cohen and Katie Bo Williams, CNN Frustrations boiled over during a closed-door intelligence briefing last week as Republican lawmakers…
Continue Reading Pressure is growing on Biden to lift Trump’s tariffs as supply chain problems worsen
By Katie Lobosco, CNN There’s a quick move President Joe Biden could make to immediately help relieve the stress the pandemic-related supply…
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Trump asks US judge to force Twitter to restore his account
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge in Florida to force Twitter to restore his account, which the company suspended…
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Donald Trump ratchets up demands on Gov. Greg Abbott to review Texas election results
By Fredreka Schouten Former President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to allow an election review bill to move forward…
Continue Reading Sinema says lack of infrastructure vote ‘inexcusable’ and erodes trust within Democratic party
By Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema strongly rebuked the House of Representatives’ lack of a vote on the bipartisan…
Continue Reading Federal government can start enforcing Biden’s vaccine mandate for employees early next month, OPM says
By Sarah Fortinsky Federal agency and department heads can begin enforcing President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates for its employees early next…
Continue Reading Trump wants court to force Twitter to reinstate his account
CNN’s Brian Stelter says that former President Donald Trump is suing to get back onto Twitter because Trump clearly believes he needs Twitter in…
Continue Reading ‘Still waiting for what is to come for us’: American University of Afghanistan students face fear and uncertainty
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN They had enrolled at the American University of Afghanistan because they saw it as an opportunity, a pathway to a better…
Continue Reading ‘Do your job’: McAuliffe watches closely as messy Capitol Hill negotiations threaten Virginia race
By Dan Merica, CNN There is possibly no Democrat outside of Washington, DC, who is more closely watching the chaotic negotiations playing out on…
Continue Reading Biden approves 30-day extension for highway funding
By Daniella Diaz, CNN President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the temporary extension of the Highway Trust Fund, ensuring 3,700 federal…
Continue Reading Trump wants court to force Twitter to reinstate his account
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to restore his Twitter account, according…
Continue Reading ‘Voice behind the violence’: English-speaking narrator of ISIS propaganda videos arrested and charged by Justice Department
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice An English-speaking narrator of ISIS recruitment videos is in custody in the US and charged with…
Continue Reading 5 things about Melania Trump revealed in Stephanie Grisham’s new book
By Kate Bennett, CNN During her five years working in various roles as a senior aide to Donald and Melania Trump, Stephanie Grisham had perhaps the…
Continue Reading ‘It doesn’t matter when’: How Biden gave feuding House Democrats an off-ramp
CNN’s Jeremy Diamond and Lauren Fox…
Continue Reading ‘It doesn’t matter when’: How Biden gave feuding House Democrats an off-ramp
For four days, protesters from West Virginia rallied by kayaks and other boats in front of Sen. Joe Manchin’s houseboat to demand he support the…
Continue Reading ‘It doesn’t matter when’: How Biden gave feuding House Democrats an off-ramp
By Jeremy Herb, Kevin Liptak, Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox and Melanie Zanona, CNN President Joe Biden didn’t travel to Capitol Hill on Friday to…
Continue Reading Alabama GOP governor signs bills to use Covid-19 relief funds to build prisons into law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to use the state’s allotment of Covid-19 relief funds to build new prisons. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher…
Continue Reading South Dakota Gov. Noem says she didn’t ask for ‘special treatment’ for daughter seeking real estate appraiser certification
By Maeve Reston, CNN South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem said in a new video Friday that she never asked for “special treatment” from the state…
Continue Reading Alabama GOP governor signs bills to use Covid-19 relief funds to build prisons into law
By Rebekah Riess and Devon M. Sayers, CNN Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law Friday a number of prison infrastructure bills that will use…
Continue Reading The week in 13 headlines
By Lauren Dezenski, CNN This week, all eyes were on Capitol Hill as constantly shifting negotiations highlighted the split between moderates and…
Continue Reading Justice Sotomayor rejects request to block New York City school vaccine mandate
New York City public school teacher Stephanie Edmonds tells CNN’s Alisyn Camerota why she is choosing to leave her job over the city’s vaccine…
Continue Reading Justice Sotomayor rejects request to block New York City school vaccine mandate
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Friday denied a request from a group of New York City teachers to block the…
Continue Reading U.S. Supreme Court justice denies request to block NYC school vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Friday denied a request from a group of New York City teachers to block the…
Continue Reading Kamala Harris’ office doing clean-up after exchange with student on Israel
Vice President Kamala Harris’ office is doing damage control following an exchange earlier this week between the vice president and a student who…
Continue Reading Justice Department makes changes in wake of blunders investigating sexual abuse of gymnasts
By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent The Justice Department is making changes to improve the way federal agents and prosecutors deal with crime…
Continue Reading DHS intelligence branch sent ‘untrained, inexperienced’ intel collectors to Portland, internal review finds
By Geneva Sands, CNN An internal review of the Department of Homeland Security intelligence branch revealed an unprepared and ill-trained workforce…
Continue Reading Judge says DOJ should be ‘even-handed’ in treatment of Capitol rioters
By Marshall Cohen A federal judge said Friday that he believes the Justice Department hasn’t been “even-handed” with President…
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