Commission on Presidential Debates announces dates and locations for 2024 general election debates
The first presidential debate is set for mid-September 2024, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday, setting up the earliest ever start to the presidential debate schedule.
2023-11-21 05:26
Before he became a politician, House Speaker Mike Johnson partnered with an anti-gay conversion therapy group
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson closely collaborated with a group in the mid-to-late 2000s that promoted "conversion therapy," a discredited practice that asserted it could change the sexual orientation of gay and lesbian individuals.
2023-11-01 19:25
Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the House GOP's latest speaker nominee?
Rep. Mike Johnson, Republicans' latest nominee to be the next speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was a key congressional figure in the failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
2023-10-26 08:20
Children in 1 million more families faced food insecurity in 2022, USDA says
Food insecurity among families with children rose significantly last year after falling markedly in 2021, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.
2023-10-25 23:22
Two dozen US military personnel suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, official says
Twenty four US military personnel sustained minor injuries from drone and rocket attacks on coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria on October 18, a US Central Command official told CNN on Wednesday.
2023-10-25 22:22
Obamacare premiums rise for 2024, but subsidies will protect most enrollees
Premiums are going up again on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange, but generous subsidies will shield most consumers seeking coverage from the increased cost.
2023-10-25 21:56
How the 'uniparty' myth shut the House down
Republicans' House speaker morass continued Tuesday with a little help from former President Donald Trump. It's a situation that highlights not only Republican divisions, but also the bright line between Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill.
2023-10-25 18:49
Crisis in Middle East clouds Biden's agenda as White House hosts Australian PM for lavish state dinner
President Joe Biden's attempts at deepening ties in the Pacific are again competing with other, pressing issues, this time the brewing war in the Middle East that is looming over his lavish state welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
2023-10-25 17:24
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:19
Trump rages as former acolytes turn against him under legal heat
Donald Trump's wealth, power and fame acted like a magnet for new associates keen to enter his orbit. But now, key figures who sought a share of his reflected glory are turning against him to save themselves.
2023-10-25 12:18
DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida's Jewish community after a Republican lawmaker in his home state flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump and accused the governor of failing to address antisemitism.
2023-10-25 10:47
Biden will not file for New Hampshire's Democratic primary
President Joe Biden will not file for New Hampshire's Democratic primary because he is "obligated" to comply with the Democratic National Committee's delegate selection rules, his campaign manager informed the state party in a letter obtained by CNN.
2023-10-25 08:57