Sources contradict Trump narrative about Qatar offering plane as ‘gift’
By Alex Marquardt, Kristen Holmes and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration first approached Qatar to inquire about acquiring…
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Trump appointee grilled in court about shuttering Homeland Security offices tasked with civil rights oversight
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge said that she had concerns about being “hoodwinked” by plans put forward in her courtroom…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Veterans Affairs weighs keeping Harvard contracts focused on veteran suicides, cancer screening
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A Harvard Medical School professor who works with the Veterans Affairs Department to assess veterans’ risk of…
Continue ReadingAppeals court won’t lift order requiring Trump to facilitate return of asylum seeker deported to El Salvador
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A divided federal appeals court on Monday rejected a request from the Trump administration to put on hold a…
Continue ReadingTrump administration to settle Ashli Babbitt wrongful death suit for $5 million, source says
By Holmes Lybrand and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, a…
Continue ReadingTrump considering former personal attorney Emil Bove for federal judgeship
By Kaitlan Collins and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is considering nominating Emil Bove, his former personal attorney…
Continue ReadingTrump says Russia will ‘immediately’ work toward a ceasefire after phone call. But Putin seems unmoved
By Kevin Liptak and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — For President Donald Trump, Monday’s phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin amounted to a…
Continue ReadingFederal judge overturns Trump’s efforts to take over and cripple US Institute of Peace
By Jennifer Hansler and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration unlawfully removed the board of the…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court lets Trump move toward ending temporary deportation protections for Venezuelans
By John Fritze and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to…
Continue ReadingGOP hardliners threaten to stall Trump agenda on eve of president’s visit to Capitol Hill
By Manu Raju, Lauren Fox and Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Key GOP conservatives remain opposed to approving President Donald Trump’s sweeping…
Continue ReadingFBI director confirms federal probe into New York attorney general
By Kara Scannell and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing the Democratic New York attorney general’s…
Continue ReadingPresident Biden has metastatic prostate cancer. Here’s what you should know
CNN By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer has understandably raised concerns and…
Continue ReadingIn a life defined by tragedy, Biden the ‘fighter’ faces his latest test
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden and his family were preparing to mark the 10th anniversary of his son Beau’s passing…
Continue ReadingTrump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield could cost hundreds of billions
By Zachary Cohen, Katie Bo Lillis and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon has submitted small, medium and large options to the White…
Continue ReadingAlito and Roberts take stock as they near their third decade on the bench
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — As Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito approach their two-decade…
Continue ReadingBiden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate cancer
CNN By Betsy Klein, Katherine Dillinger, Meg Tirrell and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an…
Continue ReadingTrump’s legislative agenda clears key committee vote after weekend of negotiations
By Aileen Graef, Haley Talbot and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The House Budget Committee voted Sunday night to advance President…
Continue ReadingUtah GOP Sen. John Curtis vows to be independent voice as he breaks with Trump over key issues
By Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — In a Republican Party dominated by President Donald Trump, Sen. John Curtis, who was elected to fill retired Sen.…
Continue ReadingNonprofit leaders brace for possible targeting by the Trump administration after tax measure advances in Congress
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A House measure that would make it easier to yank the tax-exempt status of nonprofits the Trump…
Continue ReadingDevice that makes semi-automatic rifles fire quicker allowed by Trump administration
By Max Rego, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s administration agreed on Friday to permit the sale of a device that allows for…
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