First GOP debate next month faces threats of boycott as lower-polling candidates scramble to qualify
Seven weeks before the premiere debate of the 2024 GOP primary, anxiety is building that the event could prove messy and divisive for the party
2023-07-07 12:24
Asian Americans feel particularly targeted by new laws criminalizing those who assist voters
Several new voting laws in mostly Republican-led states impose criminal penalties or fines for helping people register to vote
2023-07-07 12:19
At Iowa event, Trump plans to go after DeSantis over ethanol
Former President Donald Trump plans to headline his largest Iowa campaign event in nearly four months with a speech to thousands at an arena in the western part of the state
2023-07-07 12:16
The US is the world's biggest corn exporter - but for how long?
The US could soon lose its title as the world's biggest exporter of the crop, which could have global consequences.
2023-07-07 09:29
Biden yanks pro-growth label from Republicans, touts vigor of economy
Taking the stage at a South Carolina factory for his latest "Bidenomics" speech, Joe Biden gave the base of the apparently malfunctioning podium a light kick. The real kicking, he reserved...
2023-07-07 09:21
Exclusive: Special counsel prosecutors question witnesses about chaotic Oval Office meeting after Trump lost the 2020 election
Special counsel Jack Smith's team has signaled a continued interest in a chaotic Oval Office meeting that took place in the final days of the Trump administration, during which the former president considered some of the most desperate proposals to keep him in power over objections from his White House counsel.
2023-07-07 08:29
Twitter considers legal action over Threads app
Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.
2023-07-07 06:56
Secret Service investigation into cocaine found at White House expected to conclude next week
The Secret Service is expected to conclude its investigation into a bag of cocaine found in the West Wing early next week, a federal law enforcement official told CNN -- regardless of whether a suspect is identified.
2023-07-07 06:51
Judge rules Trump can be deposed in lawsuit from ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Donald Trump can be deposed in the lawsuit ex-FBI agent Peter Strzok brought against the Justice Department for his wrongful termination after the Russia investigation.
2023-07-07 06:49
California governor urges US to probe Florida's transport of migrants out of state
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged the Department of Justice to open criminal
2023-07-07 06:48
Houston-area county sues Texas over law that eliminates its elections administrator position
Texas' most populous county -- Harris County, which is home to Houston -- has filed a lawsuit against state officials challenging the constitutionality of a new law that eliminates the position of local elections administrator, Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee announced Thursday.
2023-07-07 05:54
Arizona secretary of state's office subpoenaed in special counsel probe into 2020 election interference
Special counsel Jack Smith issued a subpoena to the Arizona secretary of state's office in May as part of the ongoing criminal probe related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, CNN has confirmed.
2023-07-07 05:17