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House panel alleges Commanders owner Dan Snyder fostered ‘toxic workplace’ and ‘conducted a shadow investigation’ targeting accusers

June 22, 2022 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Alex Rogers and Jacob Lev, CNN House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney charged in a hearing on Wednesday that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder “himself fostered” the football team’s “toxic workplace” and then “conducted a shadow investigation to target his accusers, pin the blame on others, and influence the NFL’s own internal review.” Maloney

Man charged with attempting to kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh pleads not guilty

June 22, 2022 3:25 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand Nicholas John Roske, the man charged with attempting to murder Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a Maryland federal court. During his arraignment, Roske sat bowing his head, wearing an oversized prison uniform and rubbing his neck, giving quick and clear answers to each question posed. Roske

Drivers don’t see full benefit from state gas tax holidays

June 22, 2022 2:59 PM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Several states are trying to give drivers a break from high gas prices by temporarily suspending their gasoline taxes. And President Joe Biden is urging Congress to do the same by lifting the federal gas tax through September. But consumers don’t receive the full benefit of gas tax holidays, according to

Drivers don’t see full benefit from state gas tax holidays

June 22, 2022 2:59 PM CNN

By Tami Luhby, CNN Several states are trying to give drivers a break from high gas prices by temporarily suspending their gasoline taxes. And President Joe Biden is urging Congress to do the same by lifting the federal gas tax through September. But consumers don’t receive the full benefit of gas tax holidays, according to

Wisconsin GOP abruptly ends special session called by Democratic governor to repeal 19th century abortion law

June 22, 2022 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN A special session demanded by Wisconsin’s Democratic governor was opened and immediately closed on Wednesday by the state’s Republican-led Legislature, which is refusing to repeal a 19th century abortion ban that remains on the books. The Republican leaders in the legislature gaveled in the special session at noon only to gavel

House GOP leaders oppose bipartisan gun deal as Senate moves toward passage

June 22, 2022 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona and Clare Foran, CNN House Republican leaders are lining up in opposition to a recently unveiled bipartisan gun safety bill and plan to urge their members to vote “no,” even as the Senate moves toward passage of the bill this week. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California and House Minority Whip

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas tax but faces long odds of getting Congress on board

June 22, 2022 12:41 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until the end of September, framing the move as necessary to provide relief to American consumers but itself not enough to resolve the problem of surging energy prices.

Microsoft says Russia has stepped up cyber espionage against the US and Ukraine allies

June 22, 2022 1:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Russian intelligence agencies have increased their efforts to hack US and allied government computer networks to gather intelligence since the war in Ukraine began, Microsoft said in new findings published Wednesday. American organizations were the top target of the Russian hacking attempts outside of Ukraine, according to Microsoft, but the alleged

4 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections in Georgia, Alabama, Virginia and DC

June 22, 2022 1:00 PM CNN

By Eric Bradner, CNN Republican voters in Georgia ignored Donald Trump‘s endorsements in congressional primary runoffs for safe GOP House seats on Tuesday night, but sided with the Senate candidate in Alabama who had his blessing over one of the former President’s earliest and most loyal supporters. Tuesday’s elections also set the matchups for several

January 6 committee planning to delay hearing schedule into July after Thursday’s meeting

June 22, 2022 12:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Ryan Nobles, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill insurrection is preparing to delay its next round of hearings into July, the committee’s chairman, Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, said Wednesday. The committee will still hold its next hearing on Thursday, which

Fact check: Kathy Barnette rejects Oz’s claim that ‘all’ his former rivals have endorsed him

June 22, 2022 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN Mehmet Oz, the Republican nominee in Pennsylvania’s US Senate race, has been claiming that everyone he defeated in the party primary has now endorsed him. But that’s not true. Oz is trying to unite the Republican base after winning the bruising multi-candidate primary with about 31.2% of the vote. In an

Louisiana governor signs bill to strengthen potential abortion ban if Roe is overturned

June 22, 2022 12:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Andy Rose, CNN Louisiana’s Democratic governor has signed a bill that will toughen an abortion ban that is ready to be implemented in the event that the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. The so-called “trigger law” allows for more exceptions to the 2006 version of the state’s abortion ban, but

First on CNN: Top investigator leaving January 6 committee early

June 22, 2022 11:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel and Annie Grayer, CNN John Wood, a senior investigator for the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, is leaving his position this week, which is earlier than expected, according to a source familiar. Wood confirmed to CNN he is departing at the end of the week. He had no further

GOP senator says his finger may need amputation after yard work injury

June 22, 2022 11:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Sen. Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, said Wednesday he injured his right hand doing yard work and required immediate surgery, which may result in amputation of his finger. “While working in the yard over the weekend, I sustained a serious injury to my right hand, which required immediate surgery,”

Gas tax holiday likely to land on empty amid Democratic opposition

June 22, 2022 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and Sarah Fortinsky, CNN President Joe Biden’s call for Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes will likely land on empty in the Senate. Even if he can get all 50 Democratic senators behind the legislation, he would still need 10 Republicans to join the cause to

Former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum indicted on wire fraud charges

June 22, 2022 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Andrew Gillum, a once-rising Democratic star who nearly won a 2018 race for Florida governor, was indicted on Wednesday along with a close political ally on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and making false statements. Gillum pleaded not guilty during a brief appearance at the United States Courthouse in Tallahassee. A

California legislature passes bill to protect abortion providers and patients from civil suits

June 22, 2022 8:02 AM CNN

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN California lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill that aims to protect abortion providers and patients seeking abortion care in the state from civil action started in another state. Assembly Bill 1666 next heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is supportive of abortion rights. It would take effect

How abortion bans could be enforced with Roe v. Wade reversed

June 22, 2022 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN The Supreme Court‘s landmark decision allowing states to ban abortion raises new questions about how authorities will enforce such bans and whether the anti-abortion movement will stick to its public emphasis on protecting abortion seekers themselves from prosecution. What has been the pattern abroad in countries that ban abortion, along with

Senate bipartisan gun safety bill clears key hurdle as final vote could come later Thursday

June 22, 2022 7:59 AM CNN

By Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav, Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett, CNN A major bipartisan gun safety bill moved one step closer to final passage in the Senate on Thursday after a critical vote succeeded in advancing the measure with Republican support. The vote was 65-34, and 15 GOP senators joined Democrats to break the filibuster.

Gen Z candidate will win Democratic nomination in Florida’s 10th District, CNN projects

June 22, 2022 7:52 AM CNN

By Rachel Janfaza, CNN Maxwell Frost, a 25-year-old community organizer, will win the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 10th Congressional District, CNN projects, and could become the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress. He bested a crowded field of candidates looking to replace Democratic Rep. Val Demings in an Orlando-based district, including state Sen.

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