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Carrie Meek, trailblazing Black former congresswoman, dies at 95

November 28, 2021 7:57 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN Former Rep. Carrie Meek, who broke barriers throughout her winding political career as the daughter of a…

Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor

November 28, 2021 7:34 PM CNN

By Raja Razek, CNN Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday in a video message on Twitter that a future in political leadership is not in the cards…

Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor

November 28, 2021 6:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Raja Razek and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday that a future in political leadership is not in the cards —…

Defense Department wants former Sec. Esper to take out parts about Trump from forthcoming book, suit says

November 28, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz and Zachary Cohen, CNN Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper is suing the Department of Defense for not clearing his book…

The latest in the January 6 investigation

November 28, 2021 4:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Berman, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 US Capitol riot is touting its extensive number of interviews and…

Second gentleman attends National Menorah lighting ceremony: ‘Jewish history is American history’

November 28, 2021 11:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Jasmine Wright, CNN Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke at the National Menorah lighting ceremony on Sunday for the first…

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy should publicly condemn Republican lawmakers whose behavior is violent or increases division.

McCarthy should publicly condemn behavior by GOP members ‘crossing the line’ on violence and civility, Hutchinson says

November 28, 2021 10:26 AM CNN

By Chandelis Duster, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy should publicly condemn Republican lawmakers whose behavior is violent or increases…

McCarthy should publicly condemn behavior by GOP members ‘crossing the line’ on violence and civility, Hutchinson says

November 28, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy should publicly condemn Republican lawmakers whose behavior is violent or increases…

The director of the National Institutes of Health Dr. Francis Collins

NIH director: New Covid-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts

November 28, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

By Devan Cole, CNN The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to…

The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection reportedly will make a decision on whether it will refer Mark Meadows for criminal contempt charges for defying a subpoena before the Thanksgiving recess.

Schiff: January 6 committee decision on criminal contempt charges for Mark Meadows could come this week

November 28, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection will make a decision “this…

Schiff: January 6 committee decision on criminal contempt charges for Mark Meadows could come this week

November 28, 2021 8:55 AM CNN

By Chandelis Duster and Daniella Diaz, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection will make a decision “this…

NIH director: New Covid-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts

November 28, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to…

NIH director: New Covid-19 variant ‘ought to redouble’ vaccination and mitigation efforts

November 28, 2021 7:41 AM CNN

By Devan Cole, CNN The director of the National Institutes of Health stressed Sunday that a newly emerged coronavirus variant “ought to…

U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts

Chief Justice John Roberts is at the epicenter of an abortion dispute before the Supreme Court

November 28, 2021 6:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN legal analyst & Supreme Court biographer Since his first job as a young lawyer in Washington, John Roberts‘ work has…

The US and its allies restart Iran nuclear talks Unsure how Tehran's new government will approach negotiations

Iran nuclear talks to restart as US emphasizes it’s ‘prepared to use other options’ if diplomacy fails

November 27, 2021 10:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Gaouette, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN The US and its allies restart Iran nuclear talks on Monday unsure how Tehran’s new…

First lady Jill Biden receives the official 2021 White House Christmas tree at the White House on Nov. 22

First lady Jill Biden to unveil the holiday theme and decor for the White House Monday

November 27, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Alanne Orjoux and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN First lady Jill Biden will reveal the theme and decor for the White House holiday trimmings on…

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks on the House floor during debate on the Democrats' expansive social and environment bill at the US Capitol on November 18.

Moderate House Republican warns McCarthy over embracing far-right members

November 27, 2021 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Daniella Diaz, CNN A moderate House Republican is firing off a warning shot at House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as he…

US President Joe Biden greets members of the Coast Guard at US Coast Guard Station Brant Point in Nantucket

Even in Nantucket, Biden can’t escape the harsh reality of the pandemic

November 27, 2021 6:16 AM CNN

By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden descended on the island of Nantucket this week looking to preserve the sense of…

Even in Nantucket, Biden can’t escape the harsh reality of the pandemic

November 27, 2021 6:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden descended on the island of Nantucket this week looking to preserve the sense of…

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado apologized to "anyone in the Muslim community I offended" on Twitter Friday after video surfaced of her making anti-Muslim comments last weekend about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

Rep. Lauren Boebert suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar was terrorist in anti-Muslim remarks at event

November 26, 2021 3:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrew Kaczynski Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado apologized to “anyone in the Muslim community I offended” on Twitter…

Rep. Lauren Boebert suggested Rep. Ilhan Omar was terrorist in anti-Muslim remarks at event

November 26, 2021 3:19 PM CNN

By Andrew Kaczynski Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado apologized to “anyone in the Muslim community I offended” on Twitter…

President Biden announced the release of 50 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve of the Department of Energy to combat high energy prices which are at a seven-year high across the nation prior to the holiday travel season.

Biden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday

November 26, 2021 12:57 PM CNN

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday…

Biden restricts travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday

November 26, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Kaitlan Collins, CNN President Joe Biden announced Friday the US will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday…

The Interior Department releases a long-awaited review of federal oil and gas leasing program. Pictured is the seal of U.S. Interior Department.

Biden administration calls for hike in federal drilling fees in report that largely sidesteps climate issues

November 26, 2021 11:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark, CNN The Department of the Interior on Friday released a long-awaited review of oil and gas drilling on federal lands and oceans that…

Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out demands for GOP House speaker vote if Republicans retake majority in 2022

November 26, 2021 9:29 AM CNN

By Melanie Zanona and Chandelis Duster, CNN Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Donald Trump’s staunchest allies in Congress, on…

Months-long processing delays leave people out of work amid nationwide labor shortage. This image is from a naturalization ceremony

‘Quite disruptive’: Months-long processing delays leave people out of work amid nationwide labor shortage

November 26, 2021 6:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Dayana Vera de Aponte had locked in her holiday plans after nearly two years of uncertainty fueled by the coronavirus…

Trump announces his endorsement of North Carolina Rep. Ted Budd

Trump pulls strings behind the scenes to help loyal 2022 candidates

November 26, 2021 4:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Alex Rogers and Gabby Orr, CNN Former President Donald Trump has taken his involvement in 2022 Republican primaries to a new level as he works to…

Five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials

Five US lawmakers defy China by meeting with officials in Taiwan

November 25, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Sonnet Swire, CNN Five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials, defying Beijing to visit the contested…

President Joe Biden greets members of the Coast Guard in Nantucket

Bidens greet troops at US Coast Guard Station Brant Point on Thanksgiving Day

November 25, 2021 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden stopped by the US Coast Guard Station Brant Point Thursday, meeting with US troops…

Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out demands for GOP House speaker vote if Republicans retake majority in 2022

November 25, 2021 10:20 AM CNN

By Melanie Zanona and Chandelis Duster, CNN Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Donald Trump’s staunchest allies in Congress, on…

Marjorie Taylor Greene lays out demands for GOP House speaker vote if Republicans retake majority in 2022

November 25, 2021 9:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Chandelis Duster, CNN Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of Donald Trump’s staunchest allies in Congress, on…

US troops around the globe will get Thanksgiving meal despite supply chain obstacles

November 25, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Ellie Kaufman, CNN Almost 60,000 pounds of roasted turkeys, over 38,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and over 68,000 pies and cakes were shipped…

Inflation may be cooking up the most expensive Thanksgiving in history for American families.

This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too

November 25, 2021 4:24 AM CNN

By Gabe Cohen, CNN Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…

President Joe Biden had a single 3-millimeter polyp removed during his routine colonoscopy last week at Walter Reed medical center.

Biden had benign but potentially precancerous lesion removed during colonoscopy

November 24, 2021 7:45 PM CNN Newsource

By John Bonifield, CNN President Joe Biden had a single 3-millimeter polyp removed during his routine colonoscopy last week at Walter Reed medical…

An obscure far-right paramilitary group is in the spotlight this week after getting subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection.

What is the 1st Amendment Praetorian, the obscure far-right group subpoenaed by the January 6 committee?

November 24, 2021 6:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Marshall Cohen, CNN An obscure far-right paramilitary group is in the spotlight this week after getting subpoenaed by the House select committee…

Migrants in the "Remain in Mexico" program queue at the Paso del Norte border bridge to reschedule their immigration hearings amid the coronavirus outbreak

Biden administration expected to restart ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy next week

November 24, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is expected to restart the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” border policy next week,…

A customer pumps gas into his vehicle at a Shell station on November 22

Fact check: Gas prices when Trump left office were much higher than he now claims

November 24, 2021 5:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been attacking President Joe Biden over this year’s increase in gas prices — and…

Fact check: Gas prices when Trump left office were much higher than he now claims

November 24, 2021 5:02 PM CNN

By Daniel Dale, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been attacking President Joe Biden over this year’s increase in gas prices — and…

A pair of payments the Republican National Committee made to a law firm representing former President Donald Trump is raising questions among former and current GOP officials about the party's priorities. Trump is shown here during a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on October 9

‘Nothing about this is normal’: RNC payments to Trump attorneys irk GOP officials

November 24, 2021 3:21 PM CNN

By Gabby Orr, CNN A pair of payments the Republican National Committee made to a law firm representing former President Donald Trump is raising…

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday directed federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving violence on flights amid a sharp increase in assaults and disruptions of airline workers.

AG Garland directs federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving violence on flights

November 24, 2021 2:30 PM CNN

By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday directed federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving…

AG Garland directs federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving violence on flights

November 24, 2021 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez, CNN Justice Correspondent Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday directed federal prosecutors to prioritize cases involving…

A Florida man and actor playing Judas in the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" has joined the list of Oath Keepers charged for participating in the US Capitol riot on January 6.

Oath Keeper playing Judas in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ charged in US Capitol riot

November 24, 2021 1:19 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN A Florida man and actor playing Judas in the musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” has joined the…

Federal officials are green-lighting plans for a wind farm off the Rhode Island coast as the Biden administration aims to grow renewable energy capacity.

Federal officials green-light wind farm off coast of Rhode Island in quest to expand renewable energy

November 24, 2021 1:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Wallace, CNN Federal officials are green-lighting plans for a wind farm off the Rhode Island coast as the Biden administration aims to…

President Joe Biden said Wednesday the guilty verdicts in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery "reflect our justice system doing its job

Biden says guilty verdicts in murder of Arbery ‘reflect our justice system doing its job’

November 24, 2021 12:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Allie Malloy and Paul LeBlanc, CNN President Joe Biden said Wednesday the guilty verdicts in the trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery…

Former President Donald Trump is accusing the House select committee investigating January 6 of being so aggressive in its pursuit of his White House records that it could permanently damage the presidency. Trump is shown here at a rally on September 25

Trump argues January 6 committee could damage the presidency in quest for his records

November 24, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former President Donald Trump is accusing the House select committee investigating January 6 of…

Manhattan prosecutors have informed top Trump Organization executive Matthew Calamari that they do not intend to charge him for now with any crimes as part of their wide-ranging investigation into the former President's company. Calamari is shown here in the lobby at Trump Tower

Prosecutors tell Trump Org. executive Matthew Calamari they don’t intend to bring charges for now

November 24, 2021 12:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Kara Scannell and Paula Reid, CNN Manhattan prosecutors have informed top Trump Organization executive Matthew Calamari that they do not intend to…

The creation of a new climate-focused division in the Office of Science and Technology Policy underscores the Biden administration's commitment to tackling the global climate crisis.

White House creates new climate-focused division within Office of Science and Technology Policy

November 24, 2021 10:55 AM CNN

By Ella Nilsen and Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House announced Wednesday it has created a new climate-focused division within its Office of Science…

White House creates new climate-focused division within Office of Science and Technology Policy

November 24, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen and Kate Sullivan, CNN The White House announced Wednesday it has created a new climate-focused division within its Office of Science…

Donald Trump and his allies are starting to dangle the threat of the speakership over House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's head. Trump and McCarthy are shown here in the Oval Office of the White House on April 24

Trump’s influence looms over McCarthy’s race to be next House speaker

November 24, 2021 10:26 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona, CNN Donald Trump and his allies are starting to dangle the threat of the speakership over House Minority Leader Kevin…

This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too

November 24, 2021 10:32 AM CNN Newsource

Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…

This pricey Thanksgiving is costing farmers, too

November 24, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabe Cohen, CNN Jim Jones is facing a supply chain squeeze on his farm outside Raleigh, North Carolina, as skyrocketing costs slice through his…

‘Nothing about this is normal’: RNC payments to Trump attorneys irk GOP officials

November 24, 2021 9:55 AM CNN

By Gabby Orr, CNN A pair of payments the Republican National Committee made to a law firm representing former President Donald Trump is raising…

The Biden administration's Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday released a detailed breakdown of agency compliance with the federal government Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

Biden administration agency Covid-19 vaccination data shows mandates work, OMB says

November 24, 2021 9:34 AM CNN

By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration’s Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday released a detailed breakdown of agency compliance…

Biden administration agency Covid-19 vaccination data shows mandates work, OMB says

November 24, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN The Biden administration’s Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday released a detailed breakdown of agency compliance…

Democrats and two Republicans voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar. Gosar is shown here riding a subway to the Capitol Building on Nov. 17

‘Toxic is spot-on’: House members describe roiling animosity among lawmakers

November 24, 2021 9:24 AM CNN

By Lauren Fox, CNN Many members within the House of Representatives have told CNN in recent days that they find themselves in a toxic work…

White House Covid-19 vaccination coordinator steps down in long-planned departure

November 24, 2021 8:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, CNN Dr. Bechara Choucair, the Biden White House Covid-19 vaccinations coordinator, departed his post earlier this week as the…

White House Covid-19 vaccination coordinator steps down in long-planned departure

November 24, 2021 8:54 AM CNN

By Betsy Klein, CNN Dr. Bechara Choucair, the Biden White House Covid-19 vaccinations coordinator, departed his post earlier this week as the…

The Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will hear a case brought by Republican legislators in North Carolina who are seeking to defend the state's strict voter ID law. Voters arrive and depart a polling place on October 31

Supreme Court will hear dispute over GOP legislators’ defense of North Carolina voter ID law

November 24, 2021 8:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue and Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court said Wednesday that it will hear a case brought by Republican legislators in North…

‘Nothing about this is normal’: RNC payments to Trump attorneys irk GOP officials

November 24, 2021 8:11 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr, CNN A pair of payments the Republican National Committee made to a law firm representing former President Donald Trump is raising…

President Joe Biden will nominate Nani Coloretti to serve as deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Biden nominates ‘history-making’ Shalanda Young and Nani Coloretti to lead budget agency

November 24, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his nomination of Shalanda Young to serve as director of the Office of Management…

Consumers are facing a massive hike in heating costs for the winter. Paul Sabato

Record federal home heating aid available, but it likely still isn’t enough

November 24, 2021 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Never before has there been so much federal aid to help struggling Americans pay their home heating bills. Still, it likely…

Former President Donald Trump said he was recently visited at his Palm Beach

Trump says Rittenhouse visited him at Mar-a-Lago

November 23, 2021 9:47 PM CNN

By Brian Rokus, CNN Former President Donald Trump said he was recently visited at his Palm Beach, Florida, resort by Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager…

Trump says Rittenhouse visited him at Mar-a-Lago

November 23, 2021 9:47 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Rokus, CNN Former President Donald Trump said he was recently visited at his Palm Beach, Florida, resort by Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager…

The Department of Defense announced its plans to streamline the collection and analysis of UFO reports across the government.

Pentagon announces plans to streamline UFO reports and analysis

November 23, 2021 9:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Oren Liebermann, CNN The Department of Defense announced its plans to streamline the collection and analysis of UFO reports across the government…

President Joe Biden will nominate Shalanda Young to lead the Office of Management and Budget

Biden to nominate Shalanda Young as budget director, elevating well-respected deputy

November 23, 2021 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Jeff Zeleny, Chief National Affairs Correspondent President Joe Biden will nominate Shalanda Young to lead the Office of Management and Budget,…

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday filed to run for reelection in Texas

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott officially files for reelection

November 23, 2021 6:50 PM CNN

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday filed to run for reelection in Texas, officially entering what is shaping up to be one of…

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott officially files for reelection

November 23, 2021 6:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday filed to run for reelection in Texas, officially entering what is shaping up to be one of…