What happens if the government shuts down: An illustrated guide
By Amy O’Kruk and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Senate on Wednesday passed a stopgap bill to keep the government open, averting a shutdown…
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The last government shutdown was the longest in more than 40 years. Here are all the recent shutdowns in one chart.
By Christopher Hickey, CNN Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson may have averted a government shutdown this week, but Congress has teed up…
Continue ReadingFact check: Republicans make false, misleading claims at first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
CNN By Daniel Dale, Marshall Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee is holding its first hearing…
Continue ReadingKevin McCarthy critics weigh push to oust him but lack candidate who can win majority vote
By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Conservative hardliners have started to float potential alternative…
Continue ReadingCongress on track for shutdown as GOP divisions on display after late night votes
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Haley Talbot and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) — Divisions among House Republicans were on display Thursday as tensions…
Continue ReadingIranian vessels shined laser at US attack helicopter over Persian Gulf in unsafe manner, US Navy says
By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Iranian vessels shined a laser at a US attack helicopter in international airspace over the Persian Gulf on…
Continue ReadingSenior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
CNN, WJLA, KTVT By MJ Lee and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this…
Continue ReadingSenior West Wing staff learning to do tasks typically done by junior aides as White House braces for shutdown
By MJ Lee and Kayla Tausche, CNN (CNN) — The White House is continuing to brace for a possible government shutdown this weekend, including…
Continue ReadingMenendez plans Puerto Rico donor retreat amid Democratic fears over his reelection plans
By Manu Raju, Chief Congressional Correspondent (CNN) — He may be facing bribery charges and calls for his resignation from more than half of…
Continue ReadingDeSantis supports 15-week federal abortion ban for first time in second GOP debate
By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday successfully pinned down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the first time…
Continue ReadingBiden administration releases new recommendations for colleges to promote diversity
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Education on Thursday released a new report, recommending that colleges and universities adopt…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump tells judge he will not try to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will not attempt to move the criminal…
Continue ReadingHouse GOP bets on border strategy as government shutdown looms
By Lauren Fox, Priscilla Alvarez and Melanie Zanona, CNN Washington (CNN) — House Republicans are barreling toward a government shutdown…
Continue ReadingDonald Trump tells judge he will not try to move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will not attempt to move the criminal…
Continue ReadingExclusive: DHS investigating whether floor plans and other security information were exposed in ransomware attack on contractor
By Priscilla Alvarez and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Senior Department of Homeland Security officials are working to determine whether a…
Continue ReadingTakeaways from President Biden’s first impeachment hearing by House Oversight panel
CNN By Jeremy Herb, Annie Grayer and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans kicked off their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday…
Continue ReadingBiden previews 2024 message by warning that Trump’s movement is a threat to American democracy
CNN By Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Kayla Tausche and Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden issued blunt new warnings about…
Continue ReadingTrump fraud trial in NY remains on track to start Monday after appeals court ruling
By Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The trial in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump, his…
Continue ReadingChinese hackers stole 60,000 emails from senior State Department officials in May
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The Chinese hackers who breached multiple US government agencies in May stole some 60,000 emails from senior State…
Continue ReadingUS issues stark warning about China’s information efforts
By Alex Marquardt and Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The US State Department issued a striking warning in a report on Thursday accusing the Chinese…
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