Blinken meets with China’s top diplomat as specter of war in Middle East looms
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Washington (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday with…
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Pentagon says 900 US troops have deployed or are deploying to Middle East amid heightened tensions
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Roughly 900 US troops have been deployed or are deploying to the Middle East amid heightened tensions in the…
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Chinese fighter jet got within 10 feet of US bomber over South China Sea, US military says
By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea on…
Continue ReadingChinese fighter jet got within 10 feet of US bomber over South China Sea, US military says
CNN By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea on…
Continue ReadingRepublicans skeptical as Democrats eye rules change to overcome Tuberville’s hold on military nominations
By Lauren Fox and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) – Senate Democrats are eyeing a new plan to try and work around GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s holds…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Bob Graham, former United States senator and Democratic governor of Florida.…
Continue ReadingFederal judge orders new congressional and state legislative maps in Georgia
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered Georgia to draw new congressional and state legislative maps, ruling that…
Continue ReadingBertie Bowman, longest-serving African-American congressional staffer, dies at 92
By Avery Lotz, CNN (CNN) – Herbert “Bertie” Bowman, the longest-serving African-American congressional staffer in history who worked on…
Continue ReadingFlorida cargo flights arranged by DeSantis carried drones and body armor for Israel
By Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Two cargo planes recently orchestrated by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to carry supplies into Israel also contained…
Continue ReadingJohnson faces legislative landmines as Republicans let untested speaker chart new course
By Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) – Mike Johnson swiftly ascended to the speakership with unanimous support from his…
Continue ReadingRep. Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to misdemeanor for falsely pulling fire alarm in House office building
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a New York Democrat, pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge for falsely…
Continue ReadingThe Biden coalition risks a damaging break over the US role in Israel’s response in Gaza
By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The liberal coalition that drove Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump in 2020 is fraying under the weight of…
Continue ReadingDemocrats lean into abortion fight in deep-red Kentucky governor’s race
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection bid in Kentucky has emerged as a critical test of how the fight over…
Continue ReadingProsecutors say Trump gag order needed in 2020 election subversion case because he’s targeting potential witnesses again
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s team urged a federal judge on Wednesday to reinstate the gag…
Continue ReadingACLU argues Trump gag order in federal election subversion case is unconstitutional
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The American Civil Liberties Union and its Washington, DC, chapter filed an amicus brief in support of Donald…
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New speaker of the House Mike Johnson once wrote in support of the criminalization of gay sex
By Andrew Kaczynski and Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has a history of harsh anti-gay language from his time as…
Continue ReadingHere’s what’s in the White House’s $56 billion domestic spending request
By Tami Luhby, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Biden administration unveiled on Wednesday a $56 billion domestic spending request that would funnel…
Continue ReadingSenate Finance Committee probe into Clarence Thomas finds that he didn’t disclose loan for RV
By Ariane de Vogue and Devan Cole, CNN Washington (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to repay a “significant” portion…
Continue ReadingColorado judge paves way for trial on whether 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from office
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado judge has rejected another attempt by former President Donald Trump to throw out a lawsuit seeking…
Continue ReadingInside the courtroom as Donald Trump is forced to take the stand, is fined and then storms out
CNN By Jeremy Herb and Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — Judge Arthur Engoron wanted to hear directly from Donald Trump. After Trump…
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