'Reap the whirlwind': Biden and North Carolina Democrats see 2024 edge in GOP abortion ban
North Carolina Republicans jumped out on a limb this week when they passed a controversial new abortion ban. Democrats are now rushing to saw it off.
2023-05-20 19:52
The Biden administration blamed airlines for delays and cancellations but downplayed the FAA's lack of staffing in air traffic control
While President Joe Biden's administration publicly hammered airlines for flight delays and cancellations last summer, behind the scenes Federal Aviation Administration officials were well aware that their own agency also bore responsibility for disrupting thousands of flights, according to previously unreported internal FAA records
2023-05-20 12:17
Group of 7 aim to project unity in Japan amid wide-ranging set of global issues
World leaders gathered in Japan will attempt to project unity on China during meetings Saturday, even as differences persist between the United States and Europe in how to confront Beijing's growing military and economic aggression.
2023-05-20 08:47
George Santos names himself treasurer of his campaign committee
Rep. George Santos has named himself the treasurer of his campaign committee, marking the latest twist in a monthslong saga over puzzling filings his campaign has made with federal regulators.
2023-05-20 08:22
Treasury burns through funds amid bumpy debt ceiling talks
The Treasury Department is steadily draining the funds it has to pay the nation's bills during the debt ceiling impasse.
2023-05-20 07:21
Nebraska legislature passes bill to restrict abortions at 12 weeks, gender-affirming care for those under 19
A Nebraska bill combining a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks and restrictions on gender-affirming care for transgender Nebraskans under 19 is poised to become law after the state's unicameral legislature voted for its passage Friday.
2023-05-20 06:27
Pentagon leaks suspect to remain detained as he awaits trial
"What the record at this point shows is a profound breach of the defendant's word that he would protect information and the security of the United States and its allies," a federal judge said.
2023-05-20 03:48
Clyburn says Biden pushed to move South Carolina up in primary calendar to avoid 'embarrassment'
President Joe Biden supported a decision to make South Carolina, not New Hampshire, the first Democratic presidential primary state in 2024 so as to avoid "embarrassment" in a state where the demographic makeup is less favorable to Democrats, Rep. Jim Clyburn told CNN's Chris Wallace.
2023-05-20 02:25
Debt ceiling talks hit a snag, negotiators press pause for now
Debt ceiling talks between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy'a office have hit a snag, and negotiators have put a pause on the talks, multiple sources tell CNN.
2023-05-19 23:57
Two employees of US Mission in Nigeria found 'alive and safe' days after convoy attack
Two employees of the US Mission in Nigeria have been found "alive and safe" days after an attack on a US convoy left seven others dead.
2023-05-19 23:55
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott files to run for president
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has filed to run for president in 2024, according to the Federal Election Commission's website.
2023-05-19 23:19
DC metro police officer accused of tipping off Proud Boys leader about his impending arrest
A Washington, DC, metro police officer was arrested Friday on federal charges of misleading investigators about his communications with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio -- including when the officer allegedly tipped off Tarrio about his impending arrest.
2023-05-19 22:49