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By Kevin Liptak, Phil Mattingly, Jeff Zeleny and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden received a much-needed political opening on Wednesday. But…
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By Kyung Lah and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN Glen Duppenthaler walked into Paisan’s Old World Deli in Reno, Nevada, clutching a red notebook. The…
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By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN Debunked election fraud claims made in Michigan by former President Donald Trump’s legal team ended up…
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By Ellie Kaufman, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order designating sexual harassment as an offense in the US…
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By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer During his nearly three-decade tenure, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer has…
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By Katie Lobosco, CNN President Joe Biden reversed a number of the Trump administration’s policies during his first year in office — but…
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By Paula Reid and Tierney Sneed, CNN Florida radio host Joseph “Big Joe” Ellicott is cooperating with the US Justice Department’s…
Continue ReadingJudge casts doubt on January 6 defense strategy of calling Trump to the stand
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CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer can come across as a bookish government…
Continue ReadingBlinken announces US has delivered written responses to Russia over Ukraine crisis
By Jeremy Herb, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN The United States has given Moscow its written response aimed at deterring a Russian invasion…
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By Jessica Campisi and Devan Cole, CNN Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s plans to retire from the high court after nearly three decades on…
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By Maegan Vazquez and Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden and Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer are scheduled to appear together at the White…
Continue ReadingFlorida surgeon general favorably recommended after Democrats walk out of confirmation hearing
By Steve Contorno, CNN A contentious confirmation hearing for Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo ended abruptly Wednesday after Democrats…
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