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Rudy Giuliani speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6

Jan. 6 committee plans to use key video evidence and hire a writer to build a compelling narrative for the public

By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles, Gloria Borger, Paula Reid and Jamie Gangel, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is planning to produce a multi-media presentation and hire a writer as part of its effort to turn its largely secretive work into a compelling narrative, multiple sources tell CNN. The online

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Biden nominated Jackson on February 25 to fill the court's vacancy since liberal justice Stephen Breyer announced his impending retirement.

American Bar Association rates Biden nominee Jackson ‘well qualified’ to serve on Supreme Court

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The American Bar Association on Friday rated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as “well qualified” — its highest rating — to serve on the US Supreme Court, ahead of her confirmation hearings next week. The association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary was unanimous in its evaluation of Jackson’s professional qualifications. “The

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Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows talks to reporters at the White House on October 21

Mark Meadows’ voter registration under investigation by state officials in North Carolina

By Dianne Gallagher, CNN State investigators in North Carolina are looking into the voter registration of Mark Meadows, the former Republican congressman and White House chief of staff who pushed baseless claims of voter fraud to try to overturn the 2020 election results. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation confirmed to CNN Thursday that

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The Department of Homeland Security inspector general called for the "immediate relocation" of all detainees from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Mexico

Mold and clogged toilets at ICE center spark watchdog call for ‘immediate’ removal of detainees

By Geneva Sands, CNN In an unprecedented move, the Department of Homeland Security inspector general called for the “immediate relocation” of all detainees from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Mexico, citing unsanitary conditions that included clogged toilets, mold and water leaks. Inspector General Joseph Cuffari issued a “management alert” for the Torrance

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The US House passed legislation that would ban race-based hair discrimination in employment and against those participating in federally assisted programs

US House passes CROWN Act that would ban race-based hair discrimination

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The US House on Friday passed legislation that would ban race-based hair discrimination in employment and against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, and public accommodations. The Democratic-led House voted 235-189 to pass the CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” The

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears on stage during a 2021 rally in Alabama. Trump is on the brink of withdrawing his endorsement from Alabama Senate hopeful Mo Brooks following a series of public and private missteps by the Republican congressman.

Trump considers rescinding his endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama’s competitive Senate primary

By Gabby Orr, CNN Former President Donald Trump is on the brink of withdrawing his endorsement from Alabama Senate hopeful Mo Brooks following a series of public and private missteps by the Republican congressman, including back-to-back statements this week in which Brooks declined to affirm Trump’s belief that the 2020 election result can be overturned.

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Michele Bachmann Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former US Representative Michele Bachmann. Personal Birth date: April 6, 1956 Birth place: Waterloo, Iowa Birth name: Michele Marie Amble Father: David Amble, an engineer Mother: Arlene Jean (Johnson) Amble Marriage: Marcus Bachmann (September 10, 1978-present) Children: Sophia, Caroline, Elisa, Harrison and Lucas Education: Winona

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Greene did not refuse to applaud Zelensky

Fact check: Democratic activists falsely claim Marjorie Taylor Greene refused to applaud Zelensky

By Daniel Dale, CNN After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday, a claim went viral among some Democrats on Twitter: Georgia’s Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a right-wing Republican, had refused to applaud Zelensky. The claim, which has been shared thousands of times, was based on a brief video clip

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