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Impeachment Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the process of impeachment, a misconduct charge that leads to a trial to determine whether a public official is guilty of abuse of power or other offenses. A conviction leads to removal from office. Process in the United States Article I of the Constitution gives the

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China allows American banker placed under exit ban to leave country following discussions with US

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — An American banking executive who had been banned from leaving China was allowed to leave the country after discussions between Washington and Beijing and ahead of a potential meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Atlanta-based Wells Fargo banker

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Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election

Associated Press (CNN) — Georgia’s Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state who rejected Donald Trump’s call to help overturn the state’s 2020 election results, said Wednesday that he’s running for governor in 2026. The wealthy engineering entrepreneur might appeal most to business-oriented Republicans who once dominated GOP primaries in Georgia, but he is pledging

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Trump wants to target liberal groups and protesters with a decades-old law once used against the mob

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump threatens legal action against his adversaries, particularly after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, he’s repeatedly talked about using one federal law: the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. Trump wants to bring racketeering charges against left-wing groups he’s accused of promoting violence. Some influential Republicans

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The first lady and the princess: Two high-profile but private women prepare to meet on the world stage

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — It’s a diplomatic milestone. Amid all the pageantry of President Donald Trump’s UK state visit, two high-profile figures are making a special appearance that’s sure to be among the most scrutinized moments of the trip. First lady Melania Trump and Catherine, Princess of Wales are private spouses with massive

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Obama says Charlie Kirk assassination was ‘horrific’ and praises Utah Gov. Cox’s response

By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Former President Barack Obama commented on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during remarks Tuesday night in Erie, Pennsylvania, saying that “regardless of where you are on the political spectrum, what happened to Charlie Kirk was horrific and a tragedy.” “Look, obviously I didn’t know Charlie Kirk,” Obama

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives for a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House August 11

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defends idea of prosecuting protesters

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump’s suggestion that protesters could be prosecuted for racketeering, as the administration continues to preview a plan to crack down on left-wing groups it claims are inciting violence. Trump on Monday suggested that protesters who interrupted his dinner at

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House passes DC crime bills focused on juvenile crime as part of bid to bolster Trump’s federal crackdown

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The House has passed two bills that Republicans say would combat crime in Washington, DC, but that also limit the city’s self-governance as the GOP seeks to bolster President Donald Trump’s federal crackdown. The bills passed on Tuesday are among more than a dozen being considered

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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty

Originally Published: 16 SEP 25 15:51 ETBy Chris Boyette, Aditi Sangal, Michelle Watson, Tori B. Powell, Maureen Chowdhury (CNN) — PROVO, UTAH — Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing

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Tim Walz Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Tim Walz, Minnesota governor and former vice presidential candidate. Personal Birth date: April 6, 1964 Birth place: West Point, Nebraska Birth name: Timothy James Walz Father: James Walz Mother: Darlene Walz Marriage: Gwen (Whipple) Walz (1994-present) Children: Hope and Gus Education: Chadron

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