Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials
CNN — The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands more people eligible for…
Merrick Garland rebukes congressional Republicans at House Judiciary Committee hearing
CNN — Attorney General Merrick Garland forcefully rebuked congressional Republicans who have accused the Justice Department of political bias as he opened a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington…
Government shutdown could affect service member pay and endanger disaster response, White House warns
CNN — The White House issued a stark warning Wednesday that a looming government shutdown could threaten crucial federal programs, blasting “extreme House Republicans” as lawmakers struggle to reach consensus…
Zelensky urges Trump to share Ukraine peace plan but says he won’t give territory to Russia
CNN — Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to share his peace plans publicly if the former US president has a way to end the war between Ukraine and Russia –…
House Republicans struggle to find consensus on funding plan in closed-door party meeting
CNN — House Republicans are still struggling to reach consensus on a plan to fund the government, with lawmakers going back-and-forth over the issue during a closed-door party meeting on…
Iran-US deal frees five Americans
US President Joe Biden’s deal with Iran that unlocks $6 billion in Tehran’s frozen funds to bring five imprisoned Americans home is creating the kind of terrible optics and an opening for…
Judge finds no conflict for Trump attorney over Stormy Daniels communications in hush money case
CNN — A New York Supreme Court judge ruled that 2018 communications with adult film star Stormy Daniels should not sideline defense attorney Joe Tacopina from representing former President Donald…
Iran prisoner release: Five Americans freed from Iran land in Qatar before flying to the US
Doha and Washington CNN — Five Americans who had been imprisoned in Iran have been freed and have landed in Doha, Qatar, before flying to the United States later on…
Multiple crises batter Washington and set up a fateful 2024 election
CNN — A confluence of crises jarring America’s political, democratic, judicial and economic systems, often fueled by Donald Trump and far-right Republicans, threatens to severely test Joe Biden’s presidency amid…
Trump, who paved way for Roe v. Wade reversal, says Republicans ‘speak very inarticulately’ about abortion
CNN — Former President Donald Trump, who paved the way for the undoing of federal abortion rights protections, said that some Republicans “speak very inarticulately” about the issue and have…