National Politics Archives

Democratic momentum builds for potential fast-track impeachment next week

January 8, 2021 3:25 PM CNN

House Democrats, furious at President Donald Trump, are quickly building momentum toward impeaching the President next…

Biden introduces commerce and labor secretary nominees

January 8, 2021 1:20 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced key nominees for his economic and jobs team, including Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce…

Trump releases new statement on Twitter

January 7, 2021 6:05 PM Lisa Sturgis

President Donald Trump on Thursday evening released a new statement about the march on the U.S. Capitol following a rally hosted by the…

World leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ riot at US Capitol building

January 6, 2021 4:24 PM CNN

World leaders and top diplomats have issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday, some…

George W. Bush derides US Capitol breach as ‘sickening and heartbreaking’

January 6, 2021 4:54 PM CNN

Republican former President George W. Bush derided the rioters who forced a shutdown of the House and Senate chambers of the US Capitol on Wednesday,…

Trump tells rioters to ‘go home’ while repeating election lies

January 6, 2021 4:21 PM CNN

Three years, 11 months and 17 days after President Donald Trump warned from the West Front of the US Capitol that “American carnage stops right…

US Capitol secured, woman dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win

January 6, 2021 4:29 PM CNN

The US Capitol is once again secured but a woman is dead after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American…

Hill leaders push to restart electoral count Wednesday night after mob stormed Capitol

January 6, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Wednesday that Congress would resume the certification of the Electoral College votes on Wednesday after rioters…

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol as armed standoff takes place outside House chamber

January 6, 2021 1:38 PM CNN

Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US Capitol and one woman has been shot as one of the most iconic American buildings is…

GOP opposition mounts to Trump’s efforts to overturn election as conservatives eye objections to at least three states

January 5, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

A growing number of Republicans are balking at efforts to reject the Electoral College votes and join President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn…

George W. Bush will attend Biden’s inauguration; Jimmy Carter will not travel to ceremony

January 5, 2021 6:01 PM CNN

Former President George W. Bush will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, and former President Jimmy Carter will not, their respective…

Georgia election official shoots down Trump’s election conspiracy theories

January 4, 2021 4:40 PM CNN

A top Georgia election official said Monday that “everybody’s vote did count” in the state’s November elections as he shot down a list of voter fraud…

House Republicans rush to Trump’s defense over Georgia call as Democrats prep censure resolution

January 4, 2021 2:05 PM CNN

Many conservative House Republicans defended President Donald Trump in the aftermath of his phone call demanding Georgia Secretary of State Brad…

Trump’s call could put the President in jeopardy, legal experts say

January 4, 2021 1:53 PM CNN

Experienced prosecutors, election lawyers and some public officials have piled on calling for criminal investigations into whether President Donald…

McCarthy gives green light to conservatives’ push to overturn Biden’s win, as senior Republicans raise alarms

January 3, 2021 1:59 PM CNN

The top House Republican has quietly blessed an effort by conservative lawmakers to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when a joint…

Trump lashes out at Republicans after they override his veto

December 29, 2020 2:53 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s ability to scramble American political lines continues even from the golf course, with House votes Monday showing that his…

Biden eyes cuts to Trump nuclear program as critical arms control deadline with Russia looms

December 29, 2020 11:34 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden will explore making cuts to the country’s nuclear modernization program, potentially reversing Trump administration efforts…

Biden says his transition team has ‘encountered roadblocks’ from Trump appointees

December 28, 2020 4:03 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his transition team has “encountered roadblocks” from political leadership at the Defense Department and the…

Trump issues 26 new pardons, including for Stone, Manafort and Charles Kushner

December 23, 2020 7:12 PM CNN

President Donald Trump on Wednesday evening announced 26 new pardons, including for longtime ally Roger Stone, former campaign chairman Paul Manafort…

Biden promises larger stimulus package – Trump cast doubts on existing measure

December 22, 2020 7:16 PM NBC News, Lisa Sturgis

In a pre-Christmas address, President-elect Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about the pandemic, the economy, and Monday night’s passage of a $900-billion…