National Politics

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Weeks after the Supreme Court narrowed how the Justice Department can pursue obstruction charges against January 6 rioters, federal prosecutors are beginning to offer retooled plea deals or drop that specific charge against members of the mob that attacked the US Capitol. These developments are slowly trickling out in court filings,

CNN By Gregory Krieg and Jeremy Moorhead, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — Andrea Neuser was laid up with a migraine Saturday when she heard that there had been an attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. She called her husband and business partner, Brad, into their bedroom to watch the news coverage. Soon, they were

By Gregory Krieg and Jeremy Moorhead, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — Andrea Neuser was laid up with a migraine Saturday when she heard that there had been an attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. She called her husband and business partner, Brad, into their bedroom to watch the news coverage. Soon, they were in

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan debt forgiveness Thursday, totaling $1.2 billion for 35,000 public-sector workers including teachers, nurses and firefighters. The borrowers qualify for the debt relief through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which was created nearly two decades ago and expanded by

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and that culminated in a shock ruling dismissing the classified documents indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors would face deeply unfavorable odds at getting Judge Aileen Cannon removed from the case if it is ever revived. In theory, special counsel Jack

CNN By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A stunning scene played out at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday as a group of GOP senators chased Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle through the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, shouting that she has refused to answer questions regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “This was

CNN By Jeremy Herb, John Miller, Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Annie Grayer, Curt Devine, Alayna Treene and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Thomas Matthew Crooks visited the Donald Trump rally location twice, his cell phone contained images of both Trump and President Joe Biden, and the would-be assassin’s search history included dates of the Democratic

CNN By CNN Staff (CNN) — Night three of the Republican National Convention included former President Donald Trump’s choice for vice president, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, and other speakers who made false and misleading claims throughout the night. Here is a list of fact checks from CNN’s Facts First team. Vance’s misleading claim about

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Eyewitnesses in the New York metropolitan area spotted a rare daytime meteor streaking across the sky this week. NASA says this summer will be a sky-gazer’s delight with plenty of opportunities to catch more glimpses of fireballs. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed

CNN By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg and Arit John, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — Two days after being tapped as Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance introduced himself to voters in a speech that highlighted the populist direction the two aim to take the Republican Party — and the nation. Vance’s

By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg and Arit John, CNN Milwaukee, Wisconsin (CNN) — Two days after being tapped as Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance introduced himself to voters in a speech that highlighted the populist direction the two aim to take the Republican Party — and the nation. Vance’s Republican

By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Kylie Atwood, Holmes Lybrand and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Three former Trump administration officials asked the Justice Department for help protecting themselves due to increased threats from Iran, according to letters obtained by CNN. The three individuals – former Trump advisers Matthew Pottinger, Victoria Coates and Robert Greenway – wrote to

By Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox and MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden has said repeatedly that there is a simple cure for his political troubles: Get out there and show the skeptics that he has what it takes to run for – and win – a second term. Since his disastrous debate performance

By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A stunning scene played out at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday as a group of GOP senators chased Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle through the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, shouting that she has refused to answer questions regarding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “This was an

By MJ Lee, Jamie Gangel and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told President Joe Biden in a recent conversation that polling shows that the president cannot defeat Donald Trump and that Biden could destroy Democrats’ chances of winning the House in November if he continues seeking a second term,

By Jeremy Herb, John Miller, Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Annie Grayer, Curt Devine, Alayna Treene and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Thomas Matthew Crooks visited the Donald Trump rally location twice, his cell phone contained images of both Trump and President Joe Biden, and the would-be assassin’s search history included dates of the Democratic National

By CNN Staff (CNN) — Night three of the Republican National Convention included former President Donald Trump’s choice for vice president, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, and other speakers who made false and misleading claims throughout the night. Here is a list of fact checks from CNN’s Facts First team. Vance’s misleading claim about Trump

By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — As President Joe Biden flies back to Delaware from Las Vegas on Wednesday night, cutting his trip short after testing positive for Covid-19, he faces one of the most momentous decisions of his long political life: Should he heed the rising calls from his fellow Democrats to extinguish his

By Priscilla Alvarez, Donald Judd and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, disrupting a key campaign event meant to shore up support with Latino voters at a critical juncture in the election. Biden, 81, was experiencing mild symptoms and has received his first dose of the