Centralia city government narrows police chief search
The Centralia Board of Aldermen will have a closed-door meeting at 6 pm. Wednesday to discuss details regarding personnel.
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Biden announces two new circuit court selections in first-year sprint to fill judicial openings
By Phil Mattingly, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced two new selections to serve as circuit judges as the push to name — and confirm — a raft of judicial nominees stays a central focus of the White House and Senate Democrats, according to a White House official. Biden has selected Andre B. Mathis
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What’s next in the investigation of January 6
By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN It has been over 10 months since rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6 and the House select committee investigating the attack continues to insist it is making progress, pointing to the fact it has issued 35 subpoenas and interviewed over 200 witnesses so far.
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What’s next in the investigation of January 6
By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN It has been over 10 months since rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6 and the House select committee investigating the attack continues to insist it is making progress, pointing to the fact it has issued 35 subpoenas and interviewed over 200 witnesses so far.
Continue Reading Tim Pawlenty Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Tim Pawlenty, former Republican governor of Minnesota. Personal Birth date: November 27, 1960 Birth place: St. Paul, Minnesota Birth name: Timothy James Pawlenty Father: Gene Pawlenty, a truck driver Mother: Virginia “Ginny” Pawlenty Marriage: Mary (Anderson) Pawlenty (1987-present) Children: Mara, 1996; Anna, 1993 Education: University
Continue Reading Trump-backed House candidate has history of conspiratorial tweets and defended anti-Semitic Twitter account
By Andrew Kaczynski John Gibbs, the former Trump administration official backed by the ex-President in his bid to unseat a Republican congressman who voted for impeachment, has a history of conspiratorial and inflammatory tweets and defended a notorious anti-Semitic troll banned by Twitter. CNN’s KFile first reported on Gibbs’ statements in 2018, when he was
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Senate clears key procedural hurdle to advance defense bill after Schumer and Pelosi strike deal on China competition bill
By Ted Barrett and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate on Wednesday night cleared a key procedural hurdle to advance the annual defense policy bill. The procedural vote on the measure passed by a wide bipartisan margin of 84-15. This comes after congressional leaders struck a deal earlier Wednesday evening, agreeing to negotiate on the China
Continue Reading Biden not expected to attend Beijing Olympics as White House leans toward diplomatic boycott
By Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is not expected to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics as his administration is on the verge of implementing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Games, a senior administration official told CNN. The President has not yet formally signed off on having no government officials
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Biden not expected to attend Beijing Olympics as White House leans toward diplomatic boycott
By Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is not expected to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics as his administration is on the verge of implementing a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Games, a senior administration official told CNN. The President has not yet formally signed off on having no government officials
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Steve Bannon pleading not guilty to contempt of Congress charges
By Katelyn Polantz and Paul LeBlanc, CNN Steve Bannon is pleading not guilty to the criminal contempt of Congress charges against him, according to a notice filed in federal court on Wednesday. The notice came in advance of a hearing set for Thursday morning — scheduled to be Bannon’s first appearance before US District Judge
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Ciara to promote Covid-19 vaccination for kids as the White House looks to level up child vaccine rates
By Betsy Klein, CNN First lady Jill Biden welcomed music star Ciara to the White House Wednesday to discuss the 1, 2 Step process of getting kids vaccinated against Covid-19 as the nation works to Level Up its vaccination rates. The first lady and Ciara will hold a conversation aimed at encouraging children ages 5
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House votes to censure and remove Gosar from committees over violent video targeting AOC and Biden
By Annie Grayer and Clare Foran, CNN The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a resolution that censures Rep. Paul Gosar and strips him of his two committee assignments, the first time a sitting House member has been censured in more than 10 years. The action led by House Democrats represents a major rebuke
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Trump’s thirst for revenge is causing chaos in the Georgia governor’s race
By Michael Warren, CNN A simmering war within the Georgia Republican Party is about — what else? — Donald Trump. The former President — still angry over how Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp responded to the 2020 election results in his state — may get his wish for a credible primary challenger to the Republican leader.
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Catholic bishops approve document that falls short of denying Communion to Biden or other politicians who support abortion rights
By Tom Foreman and Kate Sullivan, CNN The US Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a document that fell far short of refusing Holy Communion to President Joe Biden or others who support abortion rights, something conservatives in the Church have pushed for in spite of guidance from Pope Francis. The document
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US military introducing measures to attempt to ease economic strain on service families
By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann and Ellie Kaufman, CNN As the holiday season approaches and everyday prices for food, fuel and housing are rising, the US military is trying to ease the economic strain on service members by increasing the housing allowance in high-price areas and expanding financial education, according to a memo from Defense
Continue Reading What’s next in the investigation of January 6
By Zachary Cohen, Annie Grayer and Ryan Nobles, CNN It has been over 10 months since rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6 and the House select committee investigating the attack continues to insist it is making progress, pointing to the fact it has issued 35 subpoenas and interviewed over 200 witnesses so far.
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‘QAnon Shaman’ Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison for role in US Capitol riot
By Hannah Rabinowitz and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Jacob Chansley, the so-called “QAnon Shaman,” was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the US Capitol riot. The Justice Department had asked for Chansley to receive a harsh sentence as a way to set an example among the January 6 rioters, and prosecutors have
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Biden on new record high for US overdose deaths: ‘We cannot overlook this epidemic of loss’
By Maegan Vazquez and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday lamented new data showing American drug overdose deaths topped 100,000 annually for the first time, saying that “we cannot overlook this epidemic of loss, which has touched families and communities across the country.” More than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses in the
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Clyburn on GOP threats of retaliation for Gosar censure vote: ‘They’re free to do that’
By Sarah Fortinsky, CNN House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn dismissed GOP threats of retaliation in response to Democrats’ censure resolution against Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, saying Republicans are “free to do that” if they win back control of the House in next year’s midterms. “Well, if they take back the House, they’re free to
Continue Reading Clyburn on GOP threats of retaliation for Gosar censure vote: ‘They’re free to do that’
By Sarah Fortinsky, CNN House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn dismissed GOP threats of retaliation in response to Democrats’ censure resolution against Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona, saying Republicans are “free to do that” if they win back control of the House in next year’s midterms. “Well, if they take back the House, they’re free to
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