White House attempts to strengthen federal cybersecurity after major hacks
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN The White House plans to release an ambitious strategy Wednesday to make federal agencies tighten their cybersecurity controls…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s books are on the auction block: A bidder’s guide
By Dan Berman, CNN If you’re looking for an early Valentine’s Day gift, know a Swedish lawyer who’s into civil procedure (more on…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Energy approves release of 13.4 million barrels from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
By Donald Judd and Shawna Mizelle, CNN The Department of Energy announced Tuesday the release of 13.4 million barrels of oil from the Strategic…
Continue ReadingSenators propose bipartisan legislation to bolster pandemic preparedness and examine US Covid-19 response
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN Sens. Patty Murray and Richard Burr on Tuesday proposed a bipartisan bill that would bolster the US’ pandemic preparedness…
Continue ReadingBiden administration authorizes $2.5 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite human rights concerns
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration has authorized more than $2 billion in arms sales to Egypt despite ongoing concerns about…
Continue ReadingNancy Pelosi says she’s running for reelection
By Annie Grayer, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Tuesday that she plans to run for reelection, aiming to extend her more than 30-year run…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the Trump ‘fake electors’ scheme
CNN By Marshall Cohen In the last few weeks, more details about how former President Donald Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election have come to…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Federal prosecutors looking at 2020 fake elector certifications, deputy attorney general tells CNN
By Evan Perez and Tierney Sneed, CNN Federal prosecutors are reviewing fake Electoral College certifications that declared former President Donald…
Continue ReadingAmericans get another $100 million in federal aid for soaring home energy costs
By Tami Luhby, CNN Struggling Americans are getting some more help to pay their home heating bills, which have skyrocketed for many this winter, the…
Continue ReadingUS suggests Winter Olympics could influence Russia’s military planning in Ukraine
CNN By Jennifer Hansler and Jeremy Herb, CNN A senior US official suggested Wednesday that the Winter Olympics beginning next week in China could…
Continue ReadingTennessee lawmaker becomes latest House Democrat not to seek reelection
By Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN Democratic Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee announced Tuesday that he will not run for reelection, becoming the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to withdraw Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses
By Liz Stark The Biden administration is withdrawing its Covid-19 vaccination and testing regulation aimed at large businesses, following the Supreme…
Continue ReadingMichael Avenatti steps in to represent himself in his criminal trial, expected to cross-examine Stormy Daniels
By Lauren del Valle, CNN Michael Avenatti is now representing himself in the criminal trial against him after a judge approved the move Tuesday.…
Continue ReadingMcConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump’s primary influence
CNN By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell,…
Continue ReadingBiden says no one knows what Putin will do after White House called Russian invasion of Ukraine ‘imminent’
By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden acknowledged Tuesday a deeply uncertain situation at the Ukraine border, where Russian troops are amassing…
Continue ReadingWhite House says Russian invasion of Ukraine remains ‘imminent’
CNN By Kevin Liptak, CNN The White House says a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “imminent,” even as diplomatic efforts to defuse the…
Continue ReadingParents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter
CNN, IRS, SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, POOL, SENATE TV, PAUL WANSING, JASMINE JONES By Tami Luhby, CNN Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal…
Continue ReadingElectric grid is ‘attractive target’ for domestic violent extremists in US, intel brief says
By Geneva Sands, CNN Domestic violent extremists will “likely continue” to plot and encourage physical attacks against electrical…
Continue Reading10 Oath Keepers plead not guilty to sedition charges
By Hannah Rabinowitz Ten Oath Keepers, including leader Stewart Rhodes, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to new charges, including seditious conspiracy,…
Continue ReadingMcConnell plots GOP midterm strategy amid Trump’s primary influence
By Manu Raju and Alex Rogers, CNN Former President Donald Trump has been relentless in his attacks against Senate Minority Mitch McConnell, making…
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