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Two former Trump officials to be investigated for posting papers denying climate change

January 23, 2021 4:21 pm CNN Newsource

The Commerce Department’s Office of Inspector General said it will investigate how two former Trump officials posted dubious papers questioning…

Washington Monument closed ‘until further notice’ due to Covid-19

January 23, 2021 3:32 pm CNN Newsource

The Washington Monument will be closed “until further notice” due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service said Saturday in…

Democrats working on legislation to provide $3,000 payments per child amid pandemic

January 23, 2021 2:37 pm CNN

House Democrats are working on legislation proposed by President Joe Biden to expand the existing child tax credit, directing the IRS to send…

Thousands of National Guard troops could remain in Washington until March

January 23, 2021 2:13 pm CNN Newsource

Discussions are taking place about keeping thousands of National Guard troops in Washington until March because of concerns about potential unrest…

Capitol rioter charged with threatening to ‘assassinate’ Rep. Ocasio-Cortez

January 23, 2021 12:25 pm CNN

The Justice Department revealed new charges against a Texas man who allegedly participated in the Capitol attack and posted online death threats…

McConnell privately says he wants Trump gone as Republicans quietly lobby him to convict

January 23, 2021 12:17 pm CNN

As the House prepares to send an article of impeachment to the Senate on Monday, CNN has learned that dozens of influential Republicans around…

The man third in the line of presidential succession has been in five ‘Batman’ movies

January 23, 2021 11:57 am CNN

For as many foes as the superhero fends off, Batman has a formidable team of supporters starting with his sidekick Robin, Gotham City Commissioner…

Kevin McCarthy said he supports Liz Cheney but has ‘concerns’

January 23, 2021 10:40 am CNN Newsource

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in a new interview that he supports his Republican colleague Rep. Liz Cheney following her vote to impeach…

Here’s why rioters say they’re gathering in Portland

January 23, 2021 10:39 am CNN

Rioters again took to the streets of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday — the first full day of Joe Biden’s presidency — to let the…

Capitol riot dilemma: Which rioters should stay behind bars before trial?

January 23, 2021 9:00 am CNN Newsource

Not all the Capitol rioters are riotous enough to stay in jail. But the question of which ones are has become one of the thorniest issues for courts…

Biden’s push for bipartisanship faces early test

January 23, 2021 8:57 am CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden’s pledge to restore a tradition of bipartisan deal-making in Washington is facing an early test as a divided Congress…

Impeachment complicates Biden’s efforts to unify

January 23, 2021 8:53 am CNN

President Joe Biden spent his first week in office trying to convince the nation to see themselves not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans…

Biden administration faces mounting pressure to address SolarWinds breach

January 23, 2021 6:01 am CNN Newsource

Despite announcing a thorough intelligence review of Russian misconduct, President Joe Biden’s administration faces mounting pressure to…

State of play: Impeachment trial date will give more time to confirm Biden Cabinet

January 23, 2021 5:30 am CNN

The Senate will in the coming weeks begin an impeachment trial to decide whether to convict former President Donald Trump for inciting an…

Biden’s bipartisan goals will be complicated by impeachment

January 22, 2021 9:02 pm CNN

President Joe Biden spent his first week in office trying to convince the nation to see themselves not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans…

Investigation into US Capitol riot moves into more complicated phase

January 22, 2021 6:36 pm CNN Newsource

After bringing federal charges against more than 125 people accused of being part of the violent mob that stormed the US Capitol, now comes the hard…

Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley have been playing with dynamite

January 22, 2021 6:35 pm CNN

Remember that time a violent mob smashed its way into the Capitol, killed a police officer and occupied the Senate chambers, hunting for terrified…

Prospects of convicting Trump erode as GOP grows vocal against Senate impeachment proceedings

January 22, 2021 6:23 pm CNN

The path in the Senate to convict Donald Trump is extremely slim, with a growing number of Republicans expressing confidence that the party will…

Senate impeachment trial arguments to start February 9

January 22, 2021 6:22 pm CNN

The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is scheduled to begin on February 9 after Senate leaders reached a deal to push…

Psaki announces steps Biden administration will take to combat domestic violent extremism

January 22, 2021 5:57 pm CNN Newsource

White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday announced a slew of actions the Biden administration will take to combat domestic violent extremism…