US aid to Israel and Ukraine: Here’s what’s in the $105 billion national security package Biden requested
CNN — Weeks after the Biden administration laid out the details of a $105 billion national security package that includes…
Ben Bernanke Fast Facts | CNN
Here’s a look at the life of former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. Birth date: December 13, 1953 Birth place:…
Tom Vilsack Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here’s a look at the life of US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Birth date: December 13, 1950 Birth place:…
Rod Blagojevich Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois who served eight years…
Jimmy Carter Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Birth…
Michael Chertoff Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Michael Chertoff, former secretary of Homeland Security. Birth date: November…
2024 presidential debates: Commission announces dates and locations
CNN — The first presidential debate is set for mid-September 2024, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday, setting up…
Porter Goss Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Porter Goss, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director and Florida…
Tigray War Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the armed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal Ethiopian…
Hate groups leverage advances in artificial intelligence to stoke antisemitism amid tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas war
CNN — Hate groups and far-right internet trolls have seized on the tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, while leveraging advances…
Caroline Kennedy Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Caroline Kennedy, former US ambassador to Japan and current US…
Jim McGreevey Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jim McGreevey, former governor of New Jersey. Birth date: August 6,…
Wilbur Ross Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross Jr. Birth date: November 28,…
Howard Dean Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here is a look at the life of former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. Birth date: November 17, 1948…
Tim Pawlenty Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Tim Pawlenty, former Republican governor of Minnesota. Birth date: November 27,…
Rahm Emanuel Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at US Ambassador to Japan and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Birth date: November 29,…
Arizona fake electors led vocal campaign to overturn the 2020 election — they’re now part of a ‘robust’ state investigation
CNN — They called it “The Signing.” Eleven fake electors for President Donald Trump convened at the state Republican Party…
John Boehner Fast Facts | CNN Politics
Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former speaker of the US House of Representatives. Birth date:…
Merrick Garland Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Attorney General Merrick Garland, former chief judge of the US Court…
2024 Presidential Debates Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the 2024 presidential debates. Event Type: Republican DebateLocation: Fiserv Forum Milwaukee, WIHosts: Fox News,…
Chuck Schumer Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Chuck Schumer, the US Senate majority leader and Democratic senator from…
John F. Kennedy Assassination Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s some background information about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. November 22,…
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the life of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Birth date: November 19, 1954…
Nicolás Maduro Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Birth date: November 23, 1962 Birth place:…
Mike Pence Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Mike Pence, the 48th vice president of the United States. Birth…
Hassan Rouhani Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Birth date: November 12, 1948 Birth…
Condoleezza Rice Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Condoleezza Rice, former US secretary of state. Birth date: November 14,…
House Speaker Mike Johnson partnered with anti-gay conversion therapy group before he became a politician
CNN — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson closely collaborated with a group in the mid-to-late 2000s that promoted “conversion…
Iran Hostage Crisis Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, in which 52 US citizens were held captive for…
2024 Presidential Candidates Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the 2024 presidential candidates and key dates in their campaigns. Republican Candidates Donald Trump…
David Petraeus Fast Facts | CNN
Here is a look at the life of David Petraeus, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Birth date:…
Bob Graham Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Bob Graham, former United States senator and Democratic governor of Florida.…
21 US service members suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, Pentagon says
CNN — A total of 21 US service members reported “minor injuries” as a result of drone and rocket attacks…
Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?
Washington CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President…
These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House
CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls…
Air Force One debacle: Boeing has now lost more than $1 billion on each on the president’s two new jets
New York CNN — Cost overruns for the new Air Force One jets continue to pile on massive losses for…
Jews, Palestinians and Muslims in the US say they’re experiencing growing fear about rising bigotry and hatred
New York CNN — There is a palpable fear and tension in communities across the United States already scarred by…
How the ‘uniparty’ myth shut the House down
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Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday,…
Takeaways from Michael Cohen’s long-awaited faceoff with Trump in court
CNN — Michael Cohen said he had a “heck of a reunion” Tuesday with his former boss Donald Trump when…
ABC News: Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to special counsel in federal election subversion probe
CNN — Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, was granted immunity by special counsel Jack Smith and has…
California man sentenced to 1-year in federal prison for cyberstalking, harassing parent of Parkland school shooting victim
CNN — A California man who sent hundreds of harrowing messages to an activist against gun violence whose daughter was…
Jeff Wilson: Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport
Hong Kong CNN — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city,…
Tom Emmer cast doubt on the 2020 election and supported lawsuit to throw election to Trump
CNN — In the aftermath of the 2020 election, Tom Emmer, a leading Republican candidate to be speaker of the…