Biden leaving war planning to Israelis but asked 'hard questions' about ground invasion strategy this week, US official says
The US is allowing Israel to make its own calls on timing and strategy in its war with Hamas, but US President Joe Biden did weigh in on the matter during his visit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war cabinet in Tel Aviv earlier this week, according to a senior administration official.
2023-10-21 11:47
Federal deficit effectively doubled in fiscal year 2023
The US budget deficit soared in fiscal year 2023, which will likely complicate Congress' efforts to come to a federal spending deal before government funding runs out next month.
2023-10-21 09:28
US and allies urge Israel to set out clear goals for Gaza ground invasion
The US and its allies have been urging Israel to be strategic and clear about its goals if and when it launches a ground invasion of Gaza, warning against a prolonged occupation and placing a particular emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties, US and Western officials told CNN.
2023-10-21 06:55
Judge Chutkan temporarily freezes Trump gag order in 2020 election subversion case
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday temporarily froze the gag order she issued on Donald Trump in the former president's federal 2020 election subversion criminal case.
2023-10-21 06:47
Tim Scott doubles down on Iowa amid pressure to rise in primary field
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is doubling down on Iowa, ramping up his visits to the state as he looks to prove he can compete in the battle to mount the strongest primary challenge to GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump.
2023-10-21 05:47
Donald Trump fined $5,000 for violating gag order in New York fraud trial and warned twice about imprisonment
Former President Donald Trump was fined $5,000 by a New York judge on Friday for violating a gag order not to speak about any members of the court staff -- and was warned twice about possible imprisonment.
2023-10-21 03:54
Incident involving US warship intercepting missiles near Yemen lasted 9 hours
A US warship that intercepted drones and missiles near the coast of Yemen on Thursday encountered a larger and more sustained barrage than was previously known, shooting down 4 cruise missiles and 15 drones over a period of 9 hours, according to a US official familiar with the situation.
2023-10-21 03:29
Appeals court upholds January 6 obstruction prosecution, in a ruling that could bolster case against Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld the Justice Department's ability to prosecute January 6, 2021, rioters with an obstruction charge, in a new opinion that is likely to bolster prosecutors' criminal case against former President Donald Trump on the same charge.
2023-10-21 02:18
City of San Marcos settles lawsuit for failing to protect 'Biden Bus' participants from harassment by Trump supporters in 2020
The city of San Marcos, Texas, settled a lawsuit this week filed by four supporters of Joe Biden who said local police failed to protect them from harassment in 2020 as they rode in a Biden campaign bus.
2023-10-20 23:45
Jury selection begins in Kenneth Chesebro election subversion case amid plea negotiations
Jury selection began Friday in the first Georgia election subversion trial, a landmark moment in the massive racketeering case, where pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro is facing charges that he tried to overturn the 2020 election with fake GOP electors.
2023-10-20 22:56
IRS has collected $160 million in back taxes by cracking down on millionaires
The Internal Revenue Service has collected $160 million in back taxes this year by cracking down on millionaires who haven't paid what they owe, the agency said Friday.
2023-10-20 21:25
Biden administration seeks $105 billion in national security package that includes aid to Ukraine and Israel
The Biden administration on Friday will request $105 billion from Congress as part of a package that will include aid and resources for Ukraine and Israel in their wars, two sources briefed on the details tell CNN.
2023-10-20 20:59