Oath Keeper testifies about mass of guns allegedly stored near DC on January 6
By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz A veteran and member of the Oath Keepers testified Wednesday that the far-right group amassed more weapons…
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Treasury Department watchdog is examining DeSantis’ flights carrying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
By Priscilla Alvarez and Devan Cole, CNN The Treasury Department’s inspector general is examining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights…
Continue ReadingHawaii’s Democratic governor issues order bolstering abortion protections in state
By Devan Cole, CNN Hawaii’s Democratic governor moved to strengthen abortion protections in the state on Tuesday, issuing an executive order…
Continue ReadingUS State Department says Iran nuclear deal ‘not our focus right now’
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Iran nuclear deal is “not our focus right now,” US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingTop American general says US and allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive missile defense system
By Ellie Kaufman and Oren Liebermann, CNN The US and its allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive air and missile defense system by…
Continue ReadingAmerican Siamak Namazi forced to return to prison in Iran after short furlough
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN American Siamak Namazi, who has been wrongfully detained in Iran for seven years, was forced to return to prison Wednesday…
Continue ReadingUS deploying delegation to Haiti amid security and humanitarian crises
By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN The Biden administration dispatched a high-level delegation to Port-au-Prince Wednesday following the…
Continue ReadingNew poll finds Georgia Senate race remains unchanged after allegations about Walker
By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director Sen. Raphael Warnock continues to hold an advantage over Herschel Walker in Georgia’s US Senate race,…
Continue ReadingBiden administration outlines plan to pay for Colorado River water cuts as crisis looms
By Ella Nilsen, CNN As concerns grow over the future of the drought-plagued Colorado River system, the Biden administration has announced how it…
Continue ReadingBill to protect federal judges added to must-pass defense package
By Ted Barrett, CNN A trio of Democratic senators announced Wednesday that a bill to wall off private information about federal judges that are…
Continue ReadingSteve Wynn can’t be forced to register as a foreign agent of China, judge rules
By Devan Cole, CNN A federal judge on Wednesday threw out the Justice Department’s lawsuit against casino mogul and Republican megadonor Steve…
Continue ReadingWhat to watch in Thursday’s January 6 hearing
CNN By Zachary Cohen, Jeremy Herb, Annie Grayer and Sara Murray, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, is holding their last…
Continue ReadingBiden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says
By Kevin Liptak and Kylie Atwood, CNN President Joe Biden will examine all aspects of US ties with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales, as…
Continue ReadingTrump can’t get out of deposition in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit, judge rules
By Kara Scannell A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s attempt to pause his deposition in a defamation lawsuit scheduled for…
Continue ReadingJanuary 6 committee to argue in upcoming hearing Trump remains a ‘clear and present danger’
By Annie Grayer, Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Sara Murray, CNN The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol…
Continue ReadingBiden’s first formal National Security Strategy identifies China as ‘America’s most consequential geopolitical challenge’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s first formal national security strategy identifies China as “America’s most…
Continue ReadingBlumenthal says he’s been talking to Republicans about his bill to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia
By Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said he’s been discussing his bill that would stop US arms sales to…
Continue ReadingPaul Whelan, American wrongfully detained in Russia, calls home on Wednesday
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Paul Whelan, an American wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly four years, was able to call his parents Wednesday for…
Continue ReadingBiden kicks off Western swing by designating WWII training ground as national monument
By Arlette Saenz and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden kicked off a four-day western swing Wednesday by traveling to Camp Hale in Colorado to…
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Acting LA City Council president pitches expansion and ‘major reform’ after former leader’s racist comments
A day after Los Angeles City Council’s president resigned from her post for making racist remarks, the new acting president proposed several changes…
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