Katie Porter enters California governor’s race as Harris’ possible entry looms
By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — The California governor’s race isn’t waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to make up her…
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The chilling effect of Trump’s war against the legal establishment
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is waging a war against the legal community in the United States with a target list…
Continue ReadingHouse Democrats push to sink GOP spending bill but Senate Dems act coy
By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats are ready to seize on the first big leverage point…
Continue ReadingDOGE likely subject to Freedom of Information Act requests, judge rules
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge ruled Monday that the US Department of Government Efficiency is likely covered by the Freedom of…
Continue ReadingDOGE’s efforts to dismantle consumer finance agency have slowed, official testifies
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A top official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau testified in court Monday that efforts by DOGE to…
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Rubio says the US wants to hear what concessions Ukraine is willing to make at Saudi meeting
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States wants to hear what concessions Ukraine would be willing to make in negotiations to end the…
Continue ReadingRubio says Trump administration canceling 83% of programs at USAID and intends to move remaining ones to State Department
By Jennifer Hansler and Kit Maher, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Trump administration is canceling 83% of programs at the US Agency for…
Continue ReadingOver texts and ‘eyeball to eyeball,’ Republicans succeed in persuading Musk. But Democrats hit dead ends
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — When a multi-million federal grant program for dairy businesses was shut down earlier this month in line with Elon…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court declines to hear appeal from Christian fire chief who wanted to make it easier to sue for discrimination
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the appeal of a California fire chief who claimed he lost his job…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court to review Colorado law barring conversion therapy for minors
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday said it would review a Colorado law that bars mental health professionals from…
Continue ReadingFact check: What Trump doesn’t mention about Canada’s dairy tariffs
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump correctly noted Friday, as he has before, that Canada has tariffs above 200% on…
Continue ReadingGrowing judicial voices challenge Trump’s erosion of constitutional norms
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Federal judges hearing Trump administration litigation have increasingly gone beyond…
Continue ReadingDeleted tweets show top State Department official spread false rumor about Rubio’s sexuality, called him ‘low IQ’
By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — A top acting State Department official deleted at least half a dozen tweets that ridiculed his…
Continue ReadingNewsom becomes most prominent Democrat to buck the party and echo majority public opinion on trans athletes
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is no stranger to going against the grain on significant social issues. Four…
Continue ReadingOfficials and experts warn that Pentagon plans to cut climate programs will hurt national security
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — As the Pentagon and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency set their sights on climate-related…
Continue ReadingSecret Service shot armed man in confrontation near White House
By Christian Sierra and John Miller, CNN (CNN) — An armed adult man was shot by US Secret Service personnel on Sunday morning outside the White…
Continue ReadingFrom high-powered lawyer to high-profile public figure, Usha Vance settles into a new role
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Usha Vance is a private person in a very public job. With her husband JD Vance’s rapid political elevation to…
Continue ReadingSpeaker Johnson unveils bill to fund the government through September 30
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson formally unveiled plans on Saturday for a government funding stopgap through September…
Continue ReadingSpeaker Johnson unveils bill to fund the government through September 30
CNN By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson formally unveiled plans on Saturday for a government funding stopgap through…
Continue ReadingPolitical advertising’s new rising star: Trump’s cost-cutter in chief Elon Musk
CNN By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk is emerging as a new star in Democratic ads and fundraising appeals, as politicians from…
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