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The Supreme Court is sowing confusion over how it will handle election disputes this fall

August 27, 2024 7:39 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 27 AUG 24 05:00 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The recent US Supreme Court decision changing voter registration rules in…

Supreme Court’s ‘shadow docket’ surges with decisions looming on student loans, elections, abortion and climate

August 21, 2024 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 11:58 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 11:59 ET By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month ago, Justice…

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama embrace on stage on August 20

Takeaways from the second night of the Democratic National Convention

August 21, 2024 8:53 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 21 AUG 24 01:53 ET Updated: 21 AUG 24 10:40 ET By Eric Bradner and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Barack and Michelle Obama…

Trump heads to battleground Michigan for first time since Harris shook up presidential race

August 20, 2024 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 AUG 24 06:00 ET By Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic…

Harris and Trump both hate inflation. Their economic proposals could cause prices to go higher

August 19, 2024 8:23 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 19 AUG 24 06:30 ET Updated: 19 AUG 24 11:19 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation is slowly moving back to what’s…

Biden admin announces results of historic Medicare drug price negotiations that will save $6B

August 15, 2024 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 15 AUG 24 05:01 ET Updated: 15 AUG 24 10:57 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Medicare’s new power to negotiate drug prices…

Both Trump and Harris want to eliminate taxes on tips. This is how it could affect workers

August 13, 2024 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 12 AUG 24 18:51 ET Updated: 12 AUG 24 19:36 ET By Tami Luhby and Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — With the presidential campaign…

Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision on her running mate

Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate

August 6, 2024 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 06 AUG 24 08:52 ET By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has made a…

Harris’ whirlwind search for running mate enters final hours as she prepares to take new Democratic ticket on the road

August 5, 2024 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 00:01 ET Updated: 05 AUG 24 11:54 ET By Arit John and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is…

A chief architect of Project 2025 is ready to shock Washington if Donald Trump wins a second term

August 5, 2024 10:19 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Vought sounds like a general marshaling troops for combat when he talks about taming a “woke and weaponized” federal…

With FDA decision looming, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge support for MDMA to treat PTSD

August 5, 2024 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 07:14 ET By AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN (CNN) — In a show of bipartisanship, 80 members of Congress from both sides…

Kamala Harris has earned enough votes to win the Democratic presidential nomination, party chair announces

August 2, 2024 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 AUG 24 13:21 ET Updated: 02 AUG 24 13:29 ET By Ethan Cohen and Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala…

Biden administration proposes new rule banning airlines from charging parents extra fees for their kids to sit next to them

August 1, 2024 7:49 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 01 AUG 24 08:12 ET By Pete Muntean and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Airlines would no longer be allowed to charge parents…

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Ad wars heat up between Trump and Harris

July 30, 2024 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, Priscilla Alvarez and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris each…

Biden administration announces new $1.7 billion lethal aid package for Ukraine

July 29, 2024 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 29 JUL 24 12:33 ET By Michael Conte, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration announced on Monday a new lethal aid package for…

Harris sees opening in Vance as she considers her own pick for vice president

July 29, 2024 4:34 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 29 JUL 24 06:00 ET Updated: 29 JUL 24 06:51 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Kamala Harris’ plan as a running mate…

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

July 26, 2024 3:50 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 26 JUL 24 05:01 ET Updated: 26 JUL 24 05:28 ET By Ebony Davis, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama and former first…

State, local officials react to President Biden announcing he will not seek reelection

July 21, 2024 2:04 PM Victor Guzman

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — Multiple local and state leaders are reacting to news President Biden will not seek reelection. Representative Zoe…

Biden addresses the nation about “the idea of America” being in our hands

July 24, 2024 5:22 PM Jeanette Bent

WASHINGTON D.C. (KION-TV) — Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday to discuss the variety of challenges facing the nation in addition to a formal…

Biden to deliver Oval Office address on decision not to seek reelection as Harris and Trump hit the trail

July 24, 2024 10:10 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 24 JUL 24 06:00 ET Updated: 24 JUL 24 12:53 ET By Michael Williams, Kayla Tausche and MJ Lee, CNN Washington (CNN) —…

A shortlist of Democrats who could be a vice presidential pick for Harris

July 23, 2024 3:50 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 22 JUL 24 14:59 ET Updated: 23 JUL 24 00:03 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Karl de Vries and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — With…

Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges

July 22, 2024 9:38 AM Associated Press

Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are…

Harris marches toward Democratic nomination as potential rivals endorse her

July 22, 2024 9:32 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 22 JUL 24 10:41 ET Updated: 22 JUL 24 11:56 ET By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris is marching to the…

Law enforcement snipers return fire after shots were fired while former President Donald Trump was speaking at his rally.

Trump’s team wasn’t told about reports of suspicious person before rally shooting, sources say

July 18, 2024 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, Casey Tolan and Curt Devine, CNN (CNN) — When former President Donald Trump ascended the stage at last…

President Joe Biden gestures to reporters as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Dover Air Force Base on July 17.

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

July 18, 2024 2:04 PM CNN

CNN By Kyle Feldscher, Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) — As President Joe Biden isolates at his Delaware beach home…

Biden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future

July 18, 2024 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 18 JUL 24 11:16 ET Updated: 18 JUL 24 12:02 ET By Kyle Feldscher, Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) —…

Senators confront Secret Service director on Republican convention floor

July 18, 2024 4:15 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 17 JUL 24 23:27 ET Updated: 18 JUL 24 02:55 ET By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A stunning scene played out at the Republican…

What to watch at the Republican National Convention this week

July 15, 2024 3:57 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 15 JUL 24 04:00 ET Updated: 15 JUL 24 06:55 ET By Gregory Krieg and Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — After surviving an…

Jeffries and Biden meet but Democratic leader does not offer the president his endorsement

July 12, 2024 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 12 JUL 24 12:30 ET Updated: 12 JUL 24 12:52 ET By MJ Lee, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju and Michael Williams, CNN Washington (CNN) —…

Biden administration announces a $1.7 billion plan to juice electric vehicles in America

July 11, 2024 4:18 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 11 JUL 24 05:00 ET By Sam Fossum and Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN (CNN) — The White House on Thursday said it would hand out $1.7…

Biden did see neurologist at the White House in January, press secretary now says

July 10, 2024 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 09 JUL 24 22:25 ET By MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden saw a neurologist at the White House in January as part of his…

Democrats start moving to Harris as Biden digs in

July 5, 2024 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 05 JUL 24 04:00 ET Updated: 05 JUL 24 09:58 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe…

Biden ramps up unscripted events, travel and plans $50 million ad buy amid intense scrutiny

July 5, 2024 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 04 JUL 24 23:16 ET Updated: 05 JUL 24 07:31 ET By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s team is telegraphing a…

9 out of 10 voters say there are important differences between Biden and Trump. Here’s what they see as the biggest ones

July 4, 2024 7:07 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 04 JUL 24 07:00 ET By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — If there’s one thing that American voters overwhelmingly agree on,…

As Biden digs in, some top Democrats want him out of the race this week

July 3, 2024 4:34 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 14:30 ET Updated: 03 JUL 24 00:51 ET By Edward-Isaac Dovere, Jamie Gangel and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Defiance has…

Biden admin to roll out first federal safety standard for workers in excessive heat

July 2, 2024 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 08:13 ET By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration on Tuesday will announce the nation’s first-ever…

Democratic governors seek meeting with White House after poor debate performance

July 2, 2024 9:27 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 11:27 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 11:32 ET By Jake Tapper, CNN Washington (CNN) — Some Democratic governors are seeking a…

Supreme Court declines to hear a series of challenges to laws barring felons and drug users from having guns

July 2, 2024 7:58 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 09:43 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 10:53 ET By Devan Cole and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court said Tuesday that…

Trump team files letter saying they want to challenge hush money verdict based on Supreme Court immunity ruling

July 2, 2024 4:14 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 01 JUL 24 20:42 ET Updated: 01 JUL 24 22:50 ET By Kara Scannell and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s legal…

Takeaways from CNN’s presidential debate with Biden and Trump

June 28, 2024 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 27 JUN 24 23:34 ET Updated: 28 JUN 24 12:35 ET By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Steve Contorno, Arit John and Gregory Krieg,…

Supreme Court limits obstruction charges against January 6 rioters

June 28, 2024 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 28 JUN 24 10:49 ET Updated: 28 JUN 24 11:39 ET By John Fritze, Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme…

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

June 28, 2024 8:55 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court decided on Friday that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors, even…

Supreme Court overturns 1984 Chevron precedent, curbing power of federal government

June 28, 2024 8:05 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 28 JUN 24 10:25 ET Updated: 28 JUN 24 10:41 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday significantly weakened…

Supreme Court halts Biden’s ‘good neighbor’ plan to curb smog

June 27, 2024 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 27 JUN 24 10:04 ET Updated: 27 JUN 24 12:34 ET By John Fritze and Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday…

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling

June 21, 2024 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 21 JUN 24 10:25 ET Updated: 21 JUN 24 11:26 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court upheld a federal law Friday that…

Trump outraises Biden again and erodes president’s financial edge

June 21, 2024 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 JUN 24 23:18 ET Updated: 21 JUN 24 08:34 ET By Fredreka Schouten, David Wright and Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — Former…

How Biden and Trump are preparing for their first presidential debate

June 20, 2024 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 20 JUN 24 04:00 ET By MJ Lee, Alayna Treene, Kayla Tausche and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — One is secluding himself at a…

Abortion, guns, Trump and more: These are the Supreme Court’s biggest remaining cases

June 19, 2024 7:02 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 02 JUN 24 09:00 ET Updated: 19 JUN 24 06:00 ET By John Fritze, CNN Editor’s note: A previous version of this story first ran on…

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks on guns

June 14, 2024 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 14 JUN 24 10:10 ET Updated: 14 JUN 24 10:31 ET By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday struck…

Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion pill mifepristone, allowing drug to stay on the market

June 13, 2024 8:23 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 13 JUN 24 10:04 ET Updated: 13 JUN 24 11:10 ET By John Fritze and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday…