Government barreling toward shutdown after McCarthy dealt another defeat
By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — Congress remained on track Friday to trigger a government shutdown, as House Speaker…
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Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving female US senator in history, dies at 90
By Clare Foran and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Washington (CNN) — Dianne Feinstein, whose three decades in the Senate made her the longest-serving female US…
Continue ReadingFulton County prosecutors signal they may soon offer plea deals
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Fulton County prosecutors on Friday signaled they may soon extend a plea deal to one or both defendants…
Continue ReadingBiden honors Feinstein as a ‘pioneering American’
By Kevin Liptak and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden hailed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein as a “pioneering American” and a “true…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court will look at new state laws that attempt to control social media content
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court will leap into online moderation debate for the second year running after the justices…
Continue ReadingTrump fraud trial in NY remains on track to start Monday after appeals court ruling
CNN By Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The trial in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration approves more offshore drilling in bid to expand wind energy
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced Friday it is planning as many as three new oil and gas drilling lease sales in…
Continue ReadingGOP leaders push for early and mail-in voting despite Trump-fueled skepticism within party
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN Stafford, Virginia (CNN) — On a rainy weekday afternoon, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin bounded onto a makeshift…
Continue ReadingThese Iowa and New Hampshire voters don’t see much changing after the second GOP debate
By John King, CNN Chief National Correspondent (CNN) — Jaclyn Taylor’s search for a candidate got a little more complicated Wednesday night.…
Continue ReadingTrump addresses California Republicans two days after skipping debate
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — A California Republican showdown featuring Donald Trump was playing out Friday – two days after the former…
Continue ReadingMajority of national parks will close and annual Fat Bear Week canceled if government shuts down, Biden admin warns
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service is warning that it will close most US national parks if Congress fails to come to an…
Continue ReadingWhat 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…
Continue ReadingThe 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…
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