US formally declares Russian military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN The US government has formally declared that members of the Russian armed forces have committed war crimes…
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Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to block Wisconsin congressional map but sides with Republicans in state legislative map dispute
By Tierney Sneed The Supreme Court rejected on Wednesday a GOP request that it upend a congressional map adopted by the Wisconsin Supreme Court that…
Continue ReadingJustice Clarence Thomas misses third day of oral arguments after being hospitalized
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas missed a third day of oral arguments on Wednesday after being…
Continue ReadingUS embassy in Moscow finds Brittney Griner ‘in good condition’ after getting consular access
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN An official from the US embassy in Moscow found US basketball player Brittney Griner to be “in good…
Continue ReadingMike Braun clarifies his assertion that states should decide legality of interracial marriage
By Alex Rogers, CNN Indiana GOP Sen. Mike Braun told local reporters on Tuesday that states should decide the legality of interracial marriage,…
Continue ReadingOklahoma state House passes ban on abortion, to be enforced through civil action
By Andy Rose and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The Republican-controlled Oklahoma House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would ban…
Continue ReadingFirst on CNN: Kirsten Allen to serve as Harris’ new press secretary
By Jasmine Wright, CNN Kirsten Allen will be Vice President Kamala Harris‘ new press secretary, leaving her current role as national press…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump rescinds his endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama’s US Senate race
By Gabby Orr, CNN Former President Donald Trump has yanked his endorsement from Alabama Senate hopeful Mo Brooks, promising to make a new endorsement…
Continue ReadingFact check: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s 2005 ‘war crimes’ allegation was about torture
CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was criticized by two Republican senators on Tuesday at a confirmation hearing…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces final round of questions during third day of confirmation hearings
CNN By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, faced another round of questions from lawmakers on…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces final round of questions during third day of confirmation hearings
By Clare Foran, CNN President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, faced another round of questions from lawmakers on the…
Continue ReadingMost Americans say it’s important for the Supreme Court to look like the country as a whole
By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN Most Americans think it’s important that the demographics of the Supreme Court resemble the country as a whole, new…
Continue ReadingWatch the key moments from the Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing
CNN By Dan Berman, CNN The Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson wrapped up Thursday after…
Continue ReadingGallup Poll: 58% of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS nomination
By Shawna Mizelle, CNN A majority of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being confirmed to the Supreme Court, with 58% saying the Senate…
Continue ReadingFact check: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s 2005 ‘war crimes’ allegation was about torture
By Daniel Dale, CNN Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson was criticized by two Republican senators on Tuesday at a confirmation hearing over…
Continue ReadingLos Angeles mayoral race shows shift in policing debate in heavily Democratic city
By Maeve Reston, CNN In his first foray on the Los Angeles mayoral race’s debate stage Tuesday night, billionaire developer Rick Caruso came…
Continue ReadingBiden’s trip to Europe is one of highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory. Here’s why
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departed Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…
Continue ReadingBiden’s trip to Europe is one of highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory. Here’s why
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden departed Wednesday on one of the highest-stakes presidential trips in recent memory, a moment for the US…
Continue ReadingLeaning on her Trump ties, Elise Stefanik plots future inside House GOP
By Melanie Zanona and Gabby Orr, CNN Rep. Elise Stefanik has spoken to former President Donald Trump about another leadership bid. She’s built…
Continue ReadingDeSantis courts further controversy by honoring swimmer who finished second to Lia Thomas
By Steve Contorno and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waded into fresh controversy on Tuesday with a proclamation honoring the collegiate…
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