National Politics Archives

Judge nixes Trump-era rule limiting review of water projects

October 22, 2021 3:59 PM The Associated Press

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A judge has vacated a Trump-era rule that limited states’ ability to review federally-permitted…

Biden pushes private talks into the open as the White House keeps its foot on the gas

October 22, 2021 5:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN For weeks White House officials have deliberately avoided delving into the details of President Joe…

Rahm Emanuel, Biden’s nominee to be envoy to Japan, indicates China would be a central focus of the job

October 20, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

Rahm Emanuel, the Biden administration’s nominee to be ambassador to Japan, made clear Wednesday that he believes a core part of the envoy job is…

Bannon contempt vote puts Attorney General Merrick Garland in center of legal and political storm

October 21, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

Attorney General Merrick Garland — whose nomination was premised on insulating the Justice Department from politics — faces a decision that puts…

January 6 investigators recommended a contempt charge against Steve Bannon – here’s what that means.

October 19, 2021 5:30 PM CNN

Members of the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol have shown they’re willing to pursue criminal contempt…

Homeland Security secretary tests positive for Covid-19

October 19, 2021 2:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Geneva Sands, CNN Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated against Covid-19, tested positive for the virus on Tuesday…

Biden administration rolls out plan to address students’ mental health

October 19, 2021 1:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Janfaza, CNN The Biden administration on Tuesday released a plan to address rising mental health concerns among students in schools across…

Donald Trump sues House Committee to keep White House records secret

October 19, 2021 8:18 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

Former President Donald Trump wants to keep the lid closed on some of the records from his term in…

Financial planner to fill Democratic House vacancy

October 18, 2021 2:29 PM The Associated Press

Democrat Sarah Liguori has been picked to fill a vacant seat in the Arizona House of…

Former President Bill Clinton released from hospital

October 17, 2021 9:05 AM CNN Newsource, Arlette Yousif

By CNN Former President Bill Clinton has been released from a California hospital after being treated for an infection that spread to his…

US Capitol Police officer indicted on obstruction of justice charges in connection with January 6

October 15, 2021 11:35 AM CNN

A US Capitol Police officer was indicted on obstruction charges in connection to the January 6 insurrection at the US…

White House commission on the Supreme Court to release draft materials Thursday

October 13, 2021 2:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Allie Malloy, CNN A 36-member commission set up by President Joe Biden to study the US Supreme Court is set to release draft…

Top conservative lawyers steer clear of Trump’s latest legal fight

October 13, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A number of high-powered lawyers who have represented Donald Trump in the past are sitting out…

U.S. House passes a bill to temporarily raise the debt limit

October 13, 2021 7:50 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

he U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to temporarily raise the debt limit by a vote of…

House sends debt limit hike to Biden, staving off default

October 12, 2021 4:58 PM The Associated Press, Adonis Albright

Members of the House have approved a short-term hike to the nation’s debt limit.…

Details from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s visit to Yuma

October 11, 2021 7:36 PM Arlette Yousif

After touring the U.S./Mexico border, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham took the time to listen to not only our local leaders but also non-profit…

Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing

October 7, 2021 5:39 PM The Associated Press

The Senate has dodged a U.S. debt disaster by approving legislation to lift the federal limit on new borrowing by nearly a half-trillion dollars.…

Treasury secretary on debt ceiling debate: ‘It’s flirting with a self-inflicted crisis’

October 7, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday that the debate over the US debt ceiling amounts to…

Trump indicates he will try to assert executive privilege to prevent House investigators from getting information

October 7, 2021 4:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Nobles, Katelyn Polantz, Evan Perez and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Former President Donald Trump indicated on Thursday that he will try to assert…

Trump’s former press secretary says she didn’t vote for him in 2020

October 5, 2021 2:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Kate Bennett and Kate Sullivan, CNN President Donald Trump’s former press secretary admitted Tuesday that she didn’t vote for him in…