National Politics

By Kaanita Iyer, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska said Friday she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general, narrowing his chances at Senate confirmation for the role. With Sen. Mitch McConnell absent and all Democrats expected to vote against the confirmation, Blanche cannot afford to lose

By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan, is stepping up his efforts to appeal to Democrats after their party picked progressive Abdul El-Sayed as their standard-bearer in the battleground race. In a new video first shared with CNN, Rogers speaks directly to camera to make his case

CNN By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A judge on Thursday officially tossed out a case the Justice Department brought against former Olympian David Hearn, whom they had accused of feloniously vandalizing the Reflecting Pool earlier this summer. Judge Todd Edelman stopped short of barring prosecutors in Washington, DC, from being able to revive the

By David Wright, Katie Doran, CNN (CNN) — Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated conservative firebrand Rep. Andy Ogles on Thursday in the Republican primary in the state’s newly redrawn 5th District, in the latest loss for a Trump-backed candidate. Hatcher will face Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who won the Democratic primary, in November.

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — A cyberattack on water systems in a dozen states is exposing years of under-investment in critical infrastructure and how US adversaries can threaten services that everyday Americans take for granted, according to industry experts and current and former US officials. The cyber intrusions in some cases led to water

By Annie Grayer, Ellis Kim, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller is facing growing calls from Senate Republicans to resign or end his reelection bid – but has so far vowed to remain in the race as he denies abuse allegations from his ex-wife. Sen. Jon Husted, an Ohio Republican, said

By Priscilla Alvarez, John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is taking another swing at limiting so-called birth tourism and birthright citizenship, citing a “very unfortunate decision” in the Supreme Court this year that struck down his earlier attempt to curb birthright citizenship. He signed executive orders on the subject Thursday, which appear to

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration unveiled Thursday sweeping and controversial proposed changes to the Head Start program, which provides early education and health services to hundreds of thousands of low-income children. Administration officials contend that the proposed rule would eliminate many of the program’s federal regulations in favor of state standards,

By Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Zachary Cohen, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately complained in recent days that disclosures on the dwindling US munitions stockpile make the United States look weak at a critical juncture, senior US officials said, as he repeatedly threatens additional military action to try and motivate Iran

By Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home. “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk promised his Department of Government Efficiency would slash $2 trillion in federal spending and post its accomplishments on a “Wall of Receipts” website for all to see. But that published tally incorrectly estimated some savings or did not provide evidence to support some claims, according to a

By Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Zachary Cohen, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately complained in recent days that disclosures on the dwindling US munitions stockpile make the United States look weak at a critical juncture, senior US officials said, as he repeatedly threatens additional military action to try and motivate Iran

By Sarah Owermohle, Adam Cancryn, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Thursday officially recommended that the Justice Department charge Dr. Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress, advancing an audacious effort by GOP critics to prosecute the well-known scientist over his refusal to testify about the US government response to the Covid-19

By Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — Sen. Bernie Moreno told CNN that he sent his daughter, Emily Moreno, his granddaughter and his wife “out of state to a secure place” as GOP Rep. Max Miller, Emily’s ex-husband, faces heightened scrutiny over abuse allegations, which he denies. “I sent my daughter, granddaughter, and wife out of

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration unveiled Thursday sweeping and controversial proposed changes to the Head Start program, which provides early education and health services to hundreds of thousands of low-income children. Administration officials contend that the proposed rule would eliminate many of the program’s federal regulations in favor of state standards,

By Kaanita Iyer, MJ Lee, CNN (CNN) — Investigations into alleged crimes that took place at Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch appear to be ramping up, adding even more pressure to the Justice Department and its acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, over how they handled matters related to the late child sex offender. New

By Lauren Fox, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A series of serious allegations against GOP congressmen in key House districts  have rattled party insiders this week, fueling Republicans’ anxiety that they could lose seats once considered mostly safe and further endanger their majority. In the crucial final weeks before the midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson and his GOP campaign arm have sought to defuse mounting political crises engulfing the