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New satellite images suggest Saudi Arabia is now producing ballistic missiles at the site.

CNN Exclusive: US intel and satellite images show Saudi Arabia is now building its own ballistic missiles with help of China

December 23, 2021 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen, CNN US intelligence agencies have assessed that Saudi Arabia is now actively manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the help of China, CNN has learned, a development that could have significant ripple effects across the Middle East and complicate the Biden administration’s efforts to restrain the nuclear ambitions of Iran, the Saudis’

The US Supreme Court is seen on March 27

Supreme Court schedules January 7 oral arguments in challenges to Biden vaccine mandates

December 22, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed and Ariane de Vogue, CNN The Supreme Court said Wednesday it is scheduling oral arguments for January 7 in the cases challenging the Biden administration’s Covid-19 vaccine requirements for large employers and certain health care workers. The arguments were scheduled after Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Brett Kavanaugh were asked to

Democratic congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia

December 22, 2021 8:07 PM CNN

By Kristin Wilson and Devan Cole, CNN Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, but was physically unharmed during the incident, her office said Wednesday. “(On) Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m., Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location,” her spokesperson

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies during a hearing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on August 24

FEC dismisses complaints filed against Louis DeJoy alleging straw donor scheme

December 22, 2021 8:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN The Federal Election Commission voted to dismiss two complaints filed by watchdog groups against US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy that alleged a straw donor scheme at his former company. The complaints were filed last year after reports in The Washington Post and The New York Times detailed the claims of former

Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump (left) and the current U.S. President Joe Biden.

Biden says potentially facing Trump in 2024 only increases his desire to run for reelection

December 22, 2021 6:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden said Wednesday that a rematch against former President Donald Trump in 2024 only increases his desire to run for reelection. In an interview with ABC News, Biden once again says he intends to run for reelection in 2024, though he left a little wiggle room in his answer.

Biden says ‘nothing’s been good enough’ as Covid hotspots see testing shortages

December 22, 2021 6:15 PM CNN

By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday acknowledged his administration has struggled to meet the nation’s demand for Covid-19 tests, but he defended the federal response to a surge in cases — driven largely by the Omicron variant. In a one-on-one interview by ABC News, interviewer David Muir asked the

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the omicron variant of the coronavirus in the State Dining Room of the White House on December 21 in Washington

Biden says ‘nothing’s been good enough’ as Covid hotspots see testing shortages

December 22, 2021 6:15 PM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday acknowledged his administration has struggled to meet the nation’s demand for Covid-19 tests, but he defended the federal response to a surge in cases — driven largely by the Omicron variant. In a one-on-one interview by ABC News, interviewer David Muir asked the

Durham’s investigation into Russia probe costs $3.8 million so far

December 22, 2021 6:10 PM CNN Newsource

By Christina Carrega, CNN Special counsel John Durham‘s investigation into the origins of the FBI’s Russia probe cost about $3.8 million over its first year in operation, according to reports released by the Justice Department. The reports, including one released Wednesday, show Durham’s team spent more than $2.8 million on travel, salaries, benefits, IT services

McConnell goads Manchin on switching parties but acknowledges it likely won’t happen

December 22, 2021 6:06 PM CNN

By Devan Cole, CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell on Wednesday urged Sen. Joe Manchin to join the Republican Party after the moderate Democrat bucked his own by effectively sinking a massive economic spending and climate bill, but the Republican leader acknowledged that the party switch likely won’t happen. “No wonder why Joe Manchin is uncomfortable on

Alleged scam PAC operator indicted by the Justice Department still ran robocalls after his arrest

December 22, 2021 5:49 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN A man indicted by the Justice Department last month for allegedly running two fraudulent political action committees in 2016 continued to run another operation — including promises of a Trump Christmas card for contributions of at least $35 — using a different PAC shortly after his indictment and

House committee seeks to interview GOP firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan about January 6

December 22, 2021 4:05 PM CNN

By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 has asked Rep. Jim Jordan, one of former President Donald Trump’s top congressional allies, to voluntarily meet with the panel as it zeroes in on Republican lawmakers who may have significant knowledge of events leading up to the US Capitol attack.

Democratic congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in Philadelphia

December 22, 2021 3:50 PM CNN Newsource

By Kristin Wilson and Devan Cole, CNN Pennsylvania Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, but was physically unharmed during the incident, her office said Wednesday. “(On) Wednesday afternoon, at around 2:45 p.m., Congresswoman Scanlon was carjacked at gunpoint in FDR Park following a meeting at that location,” her spokesperson

Proud Boys member pleads guilty in January 6 attack on US Capitol, the first to do so in alleged conspiracy

December 22, 2021 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN In one of the most prominent cases against far-right groups that the Justice Department alleges planned to storm the US Capitol on January 6, a New York member of the Proud Boys has pleaded guilty to felony charges, including conspiracy. Matthew Greene, 34, of Syracuse, New York, is

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with his administration's Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force and private sector CEOs in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on December 22 in Washington

Biden says 250,000 treatment courses of Pfizer’s antiviral pill will be available in January

December 22, 2021 2:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Donald Judd, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged more than 250,000 treatment courses of Pfizer’s antiviral pill will be available starting in January after the US Food and Drug Administration authorized it to treat Covid-19. “With today’s action, we add the first-ever oral treatment to our nation’s medicine cabinet and take a significant

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV)

McConnell goads Manchin on switching parties but acknowledges it likely won’t happen

December 22, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell on Wednesday urged Sen. Joe Manchin to join the Republican Party after the moderate Democrat bucked his own by effectively sinking a massive economic spending and climate bill, but the Republican leader acknowledged that the party switch likely won’t happen. “No wonder why Joe Manchin is uncomfortable on

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing to discuss police brutality and racial profiling on Wednesday

House committee seeks to interview GOP firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan about January 6

December 22, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen and Annie Grayer, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 has asked Rep. Jim Jordan, one of former President Donald Trump’s top congressional allies, to voluntarily meet with the panel as it zeroes in on Republican lawmakers who may have significant knowledge of events leading up to the US Capitol attack.

Michael Flynn loses his legal challenge to the House January 6 probe, one day after filing it

December 22, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Michael Flynn has swiftly lost his bid in court to block a possible House select committee subpoena for his phone records and to hold off demands he speak to the panel investigating January 6. The ruling Wednesday comes one day after he asked a federal judge in

Biden offers rare praise of Trump during Covid speech

December 22, 2021 12:27 PM CNN

By Maegan Vazquez and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Tuesday gave credit to the Trump administration for the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and praised his predecessor, Donald Trump, for getting a booster shot — marking a rare moment where the two men have found common ground since Inauguration Day. “I got my

Cole County judge shoots down counties’ request to appeal health order decision

December 22, 2021 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

Judge Daniel Green issued the order after counties including Cooper, Jackson and St. Louis asked to appeal Green’s November ruling that said nonelected officials cannot issue health orders, like those meant to fight coronavirus spread, under state law.

Biden touts progress on alleviating supply chain problems: ‘Shelves are not empty’

December 22, 2021 11:34 AM CNN

By Kate Sullivan and Nikki Carvajal, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday touted progress his administration has made in alleviating supply chain issues that have spurred shortages of consumer products, raised prices for Americans and contributed significantly to historic levels of inflation in the United States. “We brought together business and labor leaders to solve problems