Pence warns Republicans against ‘siren song of populism’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, Kyung Lah and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday called on his party to turn…
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Mar-a-Lago IT worker struck cooperation agreement with special counsel, his former lawyer says
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Mar-a-Lago IT worker Yuscil Taveras has struck a cooperation agreement with the special counsel’s office in…
Continue ReadingWatchdog group sues to block Trump from Colorado ballot, citing 14th Amendment’s disqualification clause
By Marshall Cohen, CNN Washington (CNN) — A Washington-based advocacy group filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block former President Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say former Trump adviser Peter Navarro ‘acted as if he is above the law’ as trial begins
By Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The contempt of Congress trial against Peter Navarro started in earnest Wednesday morning, with…
Continue ReadingJustice Department, Navy streamline process for settlement payouts to victims of toxic water at Camp Lejeune
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Justice Department and the Department of the Navy announced a streamlined application process…
Continue ReadingTrump is liable in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge rules; January trial will determine damages
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge ruled that the jury hearing E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit will only need to decide how…
Continue ReadingKamala Harris breaks from White House’s silence Trump’s legal issues in interview
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday called for “accountability” for the events of January 6, 2021,…
Continue ReadingFederal judge restores part of Georgia’s law that had banned gender-affirming care for trans youth
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday restored the enforcement of a law in Georgia that banned licensed medical…
Continue ReadingIn New Hampshire, Republicans divide over party’s future as they weigh Trump and his primary opponents
By Jeff Zeleny, Chief National Affairs Correspondent Claremont, New Hampshire (CNN) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu grew animated – and…
Continue ReadingUS Air Force tests nuclear-capable long-range missile
By Michael Callahan, CNN (CNN) — The US Air Force on Wednesday tested an unarmed nuclear-capable long-range missile, according to the Air Force…
Continue ReadingGrowing feud over Tuberville’s stand on Pentagon nominations risks Senate confirmation of nation’s top military officer
CNN By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent (CNN) — The escalating feud between Democrats and Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Alabama…
Continue ReadingFormer GOP Rep. Mike Rogers announces Senate bid in Michigan
By Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — Former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers is running for Senate in Michigan, he announced Wednesday, giving Republicans a…
Continue ReadingWednesday live hearing could determine how quickly Fulton County election subversion case moves
By Jason Morris and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who is presiding over the Georgia election…
Continue ReadingGrowing feud over Tuberville’s stand on Pentagon nominations risks Senate confirmation of nation’s top military officer
By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent (CNN) — The escalating feud between Democrats and Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Alabama…
Continue ReadingFederal budget deficit expected to nearly double to around $2 trillion, government watchdog says
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The federal budget deficit is expected to balloon to about $2 trillion for fiscal year 2023, roughly double what it was…
Continue ReadingProud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison, longest for a January 6 defendant
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Former Proud Boys Chairman Enrique Tarrio was sentenced Tuesday to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel accuses Trump of daily statements that could prejudice jury pool in election subversion case
By Tierney Sneed (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith said in a court filing Tuesday that former President Donald Trump has made “daily…
Continue ReadingGrowing feud over Tuberville’s stand on Pentagon nominations risks Senate confirmation of nation’s top military officer
CNN By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent (CNN) — The escalating feud between Democrats and Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Alabama…
Continue ReadingJustice Department and Santos campaign aide in possible plea deal talks
By Mark Morales, Kristina Sgueglia and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — A campaign fundraiser for indicted Rep. George Santos and the…
Continue ReadingState Rep. Gloria Johnson of ‘Tennessee Three’ launches US Senate bid
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN Washington (CNN) — Tennessee Rep. Gloria Johnson, who made national headlines earlier this year as one of three…
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