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The Department of Justice building is seen here on July 18. Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into accusations that members of the Obama administration manufactured intelligence about Russia’s 2016 election interference.

Attorney General Bondi orders prosecutors to start grand jury probe into Obama officials over Russia investigation

August 4, 2025 2:13 pm CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into… Continue Reading

This 2008 photo shows Jeffrey Epstein as he enters a Palm Beach County courtroom in Florida.

Victim in Epstein case decries ‘political warfare’ in effort to release grand jury transcripts

August 4, 2025 1:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — Two victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have filed letters to the court condemning the Justice Department’s… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Locals Cope with ICE Raid Fears Through Faith, Dance, and Fiesta

August 3, 2025 7:46 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — It’s a tradition that’s been around for more than a century. “It’s really the spirit of love. The spirit of God. You know?… Continue Reading

Texas state lawmakers board a bus in Carol Stream

How Texas’ redistricting effort is having major implications across the US

August 4, 2025 9:54 am CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — The outcome of the political battle over Texas’ redistricting effort is already having major implications… Continue Reading

Rep. Jasmine Crockett protests redistricting plans before the hearing of the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting at the Capitol in Austin

Chief Justice John Roberts enabled Texas’ gambit to gerrymander the state for the GOP

August 4, 2025 4:53 am CNN Newsource

By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The brazen partisan redistricting underway in Texas, with Republicans attempting… Continue Reading

Chief Justice John Roberts enabled Texas’ gambit to gerrymander the state for the GOP

August 4, 2025 4:53 am CNN

CNN By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — The brazen partisan redistricting underway in Texas, with Republicans… Continue Reading

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace launches campaign for South Carolina governor

August 4, 2025 3:32 am CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, Lauren Chadwick, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina has launched a campaign for the state’s… Continue Reading

Democratic lawmakers from Texas arrive for a news conference with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker

Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map

August 3, 2025 10:28 pm CNN

CNN, WBBM, KVUE, TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE TV By Steve Contorno, Aileen Graef, Ed Lavandera, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Texas House… Continue Reading

Texas Democrats leave the state to prevent vote on GOP-drawn congressional map

August 3, 2025 2:10 pm CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, Aileen Graef, Ed Lavandera, CNN Chicago (CNN) — Texas House Democrats left the state in a desperate bid to block an… Continue Reading

EPA administrator defends administration’s move to revoke 2009 finding pollution endangers human health

August 3, 2025 9:38 am CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin on Sunday defended the Trump… Continue Reading

Pro-Israel Democrats try breaking with Netanyahu to stop party’s shift amid Gaza crisis

August 3, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Fearing Zionism could die among Democrats, many party leaders are explicitly breaking with Prime… Continue Reading

Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’ as Senate heads home after failed attempt to strike deal on nominees

August 2, 2025 5:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju, Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer to “go to… Continue Reading

Department of Veterans Affairs looks to end certain abortion services for veterans

August 2, 2025 4:35 pm CNN Newsource

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing to end certain abortion services to veterans, rolling back a… Continue Reading

Sen. Cory Booker looks on during a press conference at the US Capitol July 22

Cory Booker’s message to the Democratic Party: Don’t bend the knee to Trump

August 2, 2025 1:17 pm CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is imploring his party to fight back harder against President Donald… Continue Reading

Watchdog agency launches probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith

August 2, 2025 12:55 pm CNN Newsource

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith, who led… Continue Reading

Texas panel advances redrawn congressional map that could take 5 Democratic seats

August 2, 2025 10:06 am CNN Newsource

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a new congressional map as state Republicans power ahead with a… Continue Reading

Trump and his allies mount a pressure campaign against US elections ahead of the midterms

August 2, 2025 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — A few weeks ago, Republican election officials in Colorado began receiving unsolicited calls and texts… Continue Reading

Epstein files controversy consuming Capitol Hill has fueled less fire at first lawmaker town halls of summer recess

August 2, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, CNN Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (CNN) — The Jeffrey Epstein files saga at times all but ground Capitol Hill to a halt last… Continue Reading

FEMA plans to release nearly $1 billion in security funding after CNN report on proposal to slash it

August 1, 2025 8:18 pm CNN Newsource

By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making nearly $1 billion in disaster preparedness and homeland… Continue Reading

‘House is gone. Cars are gone’: Paul Whelan’s life one year after his release from a Russian prison

August 1, 2025 4:57 pm CNN

CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — For Paul Whelan, returning to life in the United States after more than half a decade of Russian… Continue Reading