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Biden says he agrees with Obama that filibuster is ‘a relic of the Jim Crow era’

March 25, 2021 1:54 PM CNN

President Joe Biden said Thursday during the first formal news conference of his presidency that he agreed with former President Barack Obama that…

Biden announces new vaccination goal in his first White House news conference: 200 million shots in first 100 days

March 25, 2021 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden participated in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, where he’s expected face a wide-ranging set of…

Banker who loaned $16 million to Paul Manafort pleads not guilty to new conspiracy charge

March 25, 2021 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

Former banker Stephen Calk, who loaned Paul Manafort $16 million in an alleged bid to win a position in the Trump administration, pleaded not guilty…

Fact check: Madison Cawthorn falsely claimed there are ‘zero dollars’ spent on homeless veterans. It’s actually more than $2 billion this year

March 23, 2021 4:15 PM CNN Newsource

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a North Carolina Republican who has a history of egregious false claims, posted another one Sunday on…

A ‘serious conversation’: Lawmakers take another try at policing legislation

March 23, 2021 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

Bipartisan discussions are underway as lawmakers try once again to find consensus for a bill to overhaul policing that can pass the United States…

White House aides prep $3 trillion jobs package for Biden

March 22, 2021 5:48 PM CNN Newsource

White House advisers are expected to present a two-part, $3 trillion jobs and infrastructure proposal to President Joe Biden as soon as this week,…

Two more Proud Boys indicted for Capitol riot as prosecutors detail evidence of planning

March 20, 2021 11:54 AM CNN Newsource

Four leaders among the Proud Boys have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington, DC, for conspiracy and other charges related to the siege…

Immigration bills offer new pathways to citizenship

March 19, 2021 12:01 PM Crystal Jimenez

Two measures that promise to provide a clear pathway to citizenship are on their way to the U.S. Senate. …

Homeland Security head spars with Congress over border surge

March 18, 2021 5:04 AM The Associated Press

The surge in migrant children has overwhelmed facilities and coincided with the arrival of immigrant families fleeing poverty and violence in Central…

State Republican lawmakers push new voting measures

March 12, 2021 5:54 PM Cody Lee

Arizona State Senate and House Republicans have been aiming to change voting laws since the beginning of the current session. This week some of the…

Supreme Court Justice Gould announces retirement from court

March 12, 2021 4:08 PM Caleb J. Fernández, Jenny Day

Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould announced his retirement Friday. It has been less than five years since Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Justice…

Pentagon and senior members of military call out Tucker Carlson for mocking women serving in armed forces: His words ‘don’t reflect our values’

March 11, 2021 1:54 PM CNN Newsource

In an extraordinary rebuke, the Pentagon and several senior members of the US military called out Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Thursday for a…

Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney general

March 10, 2021 1:17 PM CNN

The Senate voted to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland on Wednesday, sending the appellate judge on his mission to uphold the integrity…

Senior Biden administration officials to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska

March 10, 2021 9:24 AM CNN Newsource

Two top Biden administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week in what will be the first meeting of officials from both…

Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to ‘go to church’ after reparations comment

March 10, 2021 9:25 AM CNN Newsource

House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill…

Revised federal relief bill goes back to House of Representatives

March 8, 2021 12:16 PM Arlette Yousif

The Senate had a busy weekend mulling over the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the relief bill. The controversial national minimum wage…

2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

March 8, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…