IRS chief refers Comey, McCabe audit decision to inspector general for review
By Kara Scannell, CNN The head of the Internal Revenue Service has asked a watchdog to investigate the decision to conduct rare tax audits of former…
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Biden honors 17 people with the Medal of Freedom
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans, including Olympic gymnast Simone…
Continue ReadingArizona Gov. Doug Ducey endorses rival to Trump-backed candidate in GOP gubernatorial primary
By Kyung Lah, CNN Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has endorsed Republican candidate Karrin Taylor Robson in the race to succeed him as the top executive in…
Continue ReadingMichigan GOP gubernatorial hopeful pleads not guilty to charges related to January 6 riot
CNN, WOOD By Sara Murray and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Michigan Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Kelley pleaded not guilty Thursday to misdemeanor…
Continue ReadingMichigan GOP gubernatorial hopeful pleads not guilty to charges related to January 6 riot
By Sara Murray and Holmes Lybrand, CNN Michigan Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Kelley pleaded not guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges over…
Continue ReadingIRS chief refers Comey, McCabe audit decision to inspector general for review
CNN By Kara Scannell, CNN The head of the Internal Revenue Service has asked a watchdog to investigate the decision to conduct rare tax audits of…
Continue ReadingMcCabe says an investigation should be launched into how he and Comey were selected for IRS audits
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe on Wednesday said an investigation should be launched into how he and former FBI…
Continue ReadingWhere state abortion bans stand amid legal challenges
By Veronica Stracqualursi and Tierney Sneed, CNN In more than a dozen states, legal fights are underway over abortion bans and other laws that…
Continue ReadingBiden will rescind Afghanistan’s designation as a major non-NATO ally
By Shawna Mizelle and Sam Fossum, CNN President Joe Biden in a letter to Congress on Wednesday said that he will officially rescind…
Continue ReadingFederal background check system in spotlight after Highland Park shooting
CNN, WLS By Clare Foran, CNN America is grappling yet again with the devastating fallout from an episode of gun violence — this time after a…
Continue ReadingFederal background check system in spotlight after Highland Park shooting
By Clare Foran, CNN America is grappling yet again with the devastating fallout from an episode of gun violence — this time after a deadly July…
Continue ReadingJustice Department subpoenas emails and texts from Arizona lawmakers in January 6 investigation
By Holmes Lybrand, Sara Murray and Zachary Cohen, CNN Two Republican state senators in Arizona received subpoenas from the FBI in late June for text…
Continue ReadingBiden’s pick for FAA administrator would be the agency’s first Black permanent leader
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The White House on Wednesday announced that President Joe Biden is nominating Phil Washington to lead the Federal Aviation…
Continue ReadingWhite House communications director Kate Bedingfield leaving her role
By MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins and Shawna Mizelle, CNN White House communications director Kate Bedingfield will depart her role in the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces new sanctions targeting illicit Iranian oil network
By Kylie Atwood, CNN The Biden administration is putting sanctions on 15 individuals and entities who have been involved in illicit sales and…
Continue ReadingFormer Gov. Bill Richardson expected to travel to Moscow to work on securing the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Former Gov. Bill Richardson is expected to travel to Russia in the coming weeks to discuss securing the release of…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean government hackers hit health services with ransomware, US agencies warn
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN North Korean government-backed hackers have in the last year targeted multiple health organizations with ransomware, in some…
Continue ReadingEmails show White House initially planned to nominate anti-abortion Republican to federal judgeship on the day Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
By MJ Lee and Phil Mattingly, CNN The White House informed Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s office in late June — the day before…
Continue ReadingBiden and Harris speak with Brittney Griner’s wife
By Betsy Klein and Jennifer Hansler, CNN President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, the wife…
Continue ReadingFBI Director Wray, MI5 chief raise alarm over China spying
By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent Top US and British law enforcement officials met with private business and academic leaders Wednesday to…
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