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The Senate gets to call the shots for Trump’s impeachment trial

January 17, 2021 1:56 pm CNN Newsource

When the US Senate moves forward with an impeachment trial of soon-to-be former President Donald Trump, senators would have full control over how…

Kamala Harris to resign Senate seat Monday

January 17, 2021 1:51 pm CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will officially resign Monday from her US Senate seat, ending her four-year Senate career, according to a Harris…

DC attorney general says Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with misdemeanor for role in Capitol insurrection

January 17, 2021 11:23 am CNN Newsource

District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine warned Sunday that President Donald Trump could possibly be charged by city prosecutors with…

Melania Trump departing White House with lowest favorability of her tenure

January 17, 2021 10:39 am CNN Newsource

Melania Trump will be exiting the White House with the lowest favorability rating of her tenure as first lady, according to a new CNN poll. At 47%,…

Biden chief of staff doesn’t rule out stopping intelligence briefings for Trump

January 17, 2021 10:01 am CNN Newsource

Joe Biden’s incoming White House chief of staff on Sunday did not rule out blocking President Donald Trump from receiving intelligence…

Hotel chain cancels fundraiser for Josh Hawley, citing Capitol riot

January 17, 2021 9:41 am CNN Newsource

Loews Hotel Group has canceled an upcoming fundraiser for Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, saying it’s opposed to “all who supported and…

CNN Poll: Trump’s approval rating reaches new low as term ends

January 17, 2021 8:52 am CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump will leave office with the lowest approval rating of his presidency, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, with more…

Raskin: I am not going to lose my son in 2020 and country in 2021

January 17, 2021 7:41 am CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday that he’s “not going to lose my son at the end of 2020 and lose my country and my republic in…

CNN Poll: Republican Party favorability dips as most want party to move on from Trump

January 17, 2021 7:36 am CNN Newsource

The Republican Party will begin its time as the minority party in Washington unpopular with a public ready to move on from President Donald Trump,…

Young leaders ask incoming Biden administration for a seat at the table

January 17, 2021 7:07 am CNN Newsource

A cohort of youth-led organizations has asked the incoming Biden administration to create official positions aimed at engaging younger Americans. The…

Biden to sign executive orders rejoining Paris climate accord and rescinding travel ban on first day

January 17, 2021 6:46 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden plans to sign roughly a dozen executive orders, including rejoining the Paris climate accord and ending the travel ban on…

Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions

January 17, 2021 6:21 am CNN Newsource

While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. “Things…

How Trump’s most consequential policies have changed America

January 17, 2021 6:12 am CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s presidency has largely been defined by his disregard for political norms and his historic two impeachments. Trump purposefully…

Trump campaign says the President has not yet chosen impeachment defense team

January 17, 2021 6:11 am CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump has not yet assembled a defense team for his upcoming Senate impeachment trial, a spokesperson for the President’s…

When will Americans see the aid from Biden’s relief proposal? It’s up to Congress

January 17, 2021 6:03 am CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion relief package Thursday that included more stimulus payments and other direct aid, but don’t…

‘Beau stood there’: Harris recalls how Beau Biden backed her during battle with banks

January 17, 2021 5:57 am CNN Newsource

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in a new interview airing Sunday recalled the time Beau Biden, the late son of President-elect Joe Biden, stood by…