Austin grilled by lawmakers over lack of transparency surrounding hospitalization
By Haley Britzky and Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faced tough questions from members of Congress on Thursday in a…
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Battle to succeed McConnell quietly takes shape with no clear front-runner yet
By Manu Raju and Ted Barrett, CNN The under-the-radar race to replace Mitch McConnell is a wide-open affair with no clear front-runner, according to…
Continue ReadingConcern rising among Biden officials Israel may launch incursion into Lebanon
By Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — American administration and intelligence officials are concerned that Israel is planning a ground incursion into…
Continue ReadingUS looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza, officials say
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States is looking into possible airdrops of aid into Gaza as the humanitarian crisis…
Continue ReadingIllinois judge removes Trump from ballot because of ‘insurrectionist ban’
CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot…
Continue ReadingTom Suozzi sworn back into Congress, filling vacant Santos seat and narrowing the GOP’s slim majority
By Michelle Shen, CNN Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York was sworn into Congress on Wednesday evening after winning a special election earlier…
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Illinois judge removes Trump from ballot because of ‘insurrectionist ban’
By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a surprise move, an Illinois judge has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s ballot based…
Continue ReadingPentagon considering tapping last source of Ukraine military funding as Congress stalls on additional aid
By Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Pentagon is weighing whether to tap into the last remaining source of funding it…
Continue ReadingUS, Mexico and Guatemala pledge to deepen cooperation on illegal migration
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The United States, Mexico and Guatemala on Wednesday pledged to deepen their cooperation to address illegal…
Continue ReadingIn wake of McConnell’s exit plan, a fight over the future of the Senate GOP takes shape
By Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN A powerful counterweight to former President Donald Trump is exiting stage left from Republican leadership and…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Texts reveal shadowy role witness played in defense attorney’s push to disqualify Willis from Trump case
CNN By Nick Valencia, Zachary Cohen and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A key witness in the push to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from…
Continue ReadingFact check: Trump falsely claims Justice Department rules say candidates can’t be prosecuted in the middle of a campaign
By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump is facing two prosecutions brought by a federal special counsel and two prosecutions…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial
CNN By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether Donald Trump may claim immunity in special counsel Jack…
Continue ReadingREAD: Doctor’s memo on President Joe Biden’s annual physical
By CNN Staff (CNN) — The White House on Wednesday shared a memo with President Joe Biden’s “current health summary” following his annual…
Continue ReadingGOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith blocks legislation protecting IVF access
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi blocked quick passage of a bill on Wednesday afternoon that would have…
Continue ReadingTrump must come up with the full bond amount to cover the $454 million civil fraud trial judgment, appeals court judge rules
CNN By Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump must come up with the full amount to cover the $454…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether Donald Trump may claim immunity in special counsel Jack…
Continue ReadingNew York lawmakers approve new congressional map that tilts in Democrats’ favor
By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — The Democratic-controlled New York Legislature on Wednesday swiftly approved a new congressional map that…
Continue ReadingTexts reveal shadowy role witness played in defense attorney’s push to disqualify Willis from Trump case
By Nick Valencia, Zachary Cohen and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A key witness in the push to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the…
Continue ReadingCongressional leaders strike a deal on appropriations bills and a stopgap funding measure
By Melanie Zanona, Kristin Wilson and Haley Talbot Congressional leaders have struck a deal on some of the appropriations bills funding the federal…
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