Inside a debt ceiling standoff 'far more dangerous than people will recognize'
President Joe Biden ended the month of May the same way he began it: with a phone call to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. .
2023-06-01 11:21
Oregon governor says talks to end longest walkout by lawmakers in state history at impasse
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Wednesday that nine days of negotiations with state Senate Republican leadership in an attempt to end the longest walkout by lawmakers in state history had reached an impasse, according to a statement from her office.
2023-06-01 10:58
Pentagon cancels drag show at Air Force base as Pride Month begins
The Pentagon forced an Air Force base in Nevada to cancel a drag show at the start of Pride Month that had already been approved, according to three officials familiar with the situation.
2023-06-01 08:58
DeSantis floats new policy proposals on student loans and military readiness
Hitting the campaign trail in Iowa on Wednesday for the first time as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis road tested new policy ideas for handling student debt and boosting military morale.
2023-06-01 07:28
First installment of new Obama oral history project focuses on climate
A new oral history project focused on former President Barack Obama's administration was released on Wednesday, with the first installment centering on climate.
2023-06-01 07:18
House GOP challenges CBO's analysis of work requirements in debt ceiling bill
House Republicans defended their broadening of work requirements for safety net programs in the debt ceiling bill on Wednesday, saying it would help people escape poverty and assist employers looking to hire.
2023-06-01 05:25
EXCLUSIVE: Trump captured on tape talking about classified document he kept after leaving the White House
Federal prosecutors have obtained an audio recording of a summer 2021 meeting where Trump describes a Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran.
2023-06-01 05:15
Pence to announce 2024 presidential campaign on June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will launch his 2024 presidential campaign on June 7 with an announcement video and a speech in Iowa, two sources familiar with the plans tell CNN.
2023-06-01 03:23
Charges dropped against Secret Service employee accused of criminal harassment and witness intimidation, attorney says
All charges have been dropped against a US Secret Service employee and driver for former first lady Michelle Obama who was charged with criminal harassment and witness intimidation, according to his attorney.
2023-06-01 01:58
Justice Department sues West Virginia governor's coal empire seeking unpaid fines
The Justice Department announced a lawsuit Wednesday against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's coal empire, seeking more than $5 million in unpaid civil penalties and fees.
2023-06-01 01:22
Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again
Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.
2023-06-01 00:20
Debt ceiling deal would require student loan payments to resume in August
If passed into law, the bipartisan debt ceiling deal will dash any hope borrowers might have that the federal student loan payment pause would be extended for a ninth time.
2023-05-31 23:29