Biden says changing filibuster rules to raise debt ceiling is ‘a real possibility’
By Kaitlan Collins, Kate Sullivan and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday said it was a “real possibility” that Senate…
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Biden ramps up pressure on Republicans to raise debt ceiling: ‘The United States pays its bills’
By Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday ramped up the pressure on Republicans as the nation nears the…
Continue ReadingUS Department of Education overhauls Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
By Liz Stark, CNN The US Department of Education announced major changes Wednesday to a federal student loan forgiveness program that the agency says…
Continue ReadingTrump indicates he will try to assert executive privilege to prevent House investigators from getting information
CNN By Ryan Nobles Former President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that he will try to assert executive privilege to prevent a House committee…
Continue ReadingISIS-K suicide bomber who carried out deadly Kabul airport attack had been released from prison days earlier
By Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN The ISIS-K suicide bomber who carried out a terrorist attack at Kabul international airport in late…
Continue ReadingArnold Schwarzenegger says January 6 insurrection is what happens ‘when people are being lied to about the elections’
By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger — who warned of the dangers of fascism following the insurrection at the US…
Continue ReadingHow Democrats could shrink their $3.5 trillion spending plan
By Tami Luhby, CNN Free community college. Universal pre-K. Dental benefits for senior citizens. Paid family leave. Which ones will survive?…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley hits Biden for handling of Afghanistan withdrawal as she courts GOP faithful
By Maeve Reston, CNN Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley excoriated President Joe Biden’s handling of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan…
Continue ReadingMissouri executes man after US Supreme Court denies request for a delay
By Raja Razek and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Missouri executed death row inmate Ernest Johnson on Tuesday after the US Supreme Court rejected a petition…
Continue ReadingHouse committee investigating January 6 can’t find Trump aide to serve subpoena
By Ryan Nobles, Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN More than a week after subpoenaing former Donald Trump aide Dan Scavino to cooperate with its…
Continue ReadingMonica Lewinsky says Bill Clinton’s role in affair scandal was ‘wholly inappropriate’
CNN By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Monica Lewinsky said Tuesday that then-President Bill Clinton’s role in their affair that captured the nation’s…
Continue ReadingTreasury Department warns Arizona governor over using federal Covid funds for anti-mask school programs
CNN, COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION AND EQUITY PROJECT, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MODERNA, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE, CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By…
Continue ReadingTreasury Department warns Arizona governor over using federal Covid funds for anti-mask school programs
By Liz Stark, CNN The Treasury Department sent a warning to Arizona’s Republican governor Tuesday about the state’s use of federal…
Continue ReadingMonica Lewinsky says Bill Clinton’s role in affair scandal was ‘wholly inappropriate’
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Monica Lewinsky said Tuesday that then-President Bill Clinton’s role in their affair that captured the nation’s…
Continue ReadingLev Parnas trial judge says he will question prospective jurors who have strong feelings about Trump or Giuliani
By Kara Scannell A federal judge overseeing the campaign finance trial of Lev Parnas said he would likely question prospective jurors about former…
Continue ReadingRefugee admissions to US the lowest in 40 years
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The United States admitted 11,411 people through the refugee admissions program in fiscal year 2021, according to the State…
Continue ReadingDemocrats explore new options to raise debt ceiling amid deepening standoff with GOP
By Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN Democratic senators are scrambling to find a way to avert a potential debt default as soon as next week amid a…
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Biden ramps up pressure on Republicans to raise debt ceiling: ‘The United States pays its bills’
CNN By Arlette Saenz, Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday ramped up the pressure on Republicans as the nation nears…
Continue ReadingBiden looks to move past Capitol Hill drama as he takes infrastructure pitch back on the road
CNN By Kate Sullivan, Betsy Klein, Jason Hoffman and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden traveled to mid-Michigan on Tuesday as he looks to…
Continue ReadingCalifornia oil spill renews Democrats’ efforts to rein in offshore drilling
By Ella Nilsen and Rene Marsh, CNN The slow-moving oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California, this week has reinvigorated federal and…
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