CNN fires Chris Cuomo 'effective immediately' for helping with brother's scandal
"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately," CNN said in a statement.
"We retained a respected law firm to conduct the review, and have terminated him, effective immediately," CNN said in a statement.
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Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
Pritzker announces $300M in relief grants for childcare providers
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a whopping $300 million in relief grants for childcare providers.
US to resume Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy for asylum-seekers
The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico to reinstate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy after a court order.
The Biden administration has struck an agreement with Mexico to reinstate the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy after a court order.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Illinois lawmaker says Pritzker not doing enough to curb Chicago's rising violence
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
A Republican candidate for Illinois governor talked about Chicago's deadly street violence after spending a night camped outside on the South Side.
Matthew McConaughey announces he is not running for Texas governor
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
The actor announced in a video he posted to Twitter that he will not be running for governor against Greg Abbott.
Supreme Court braces for all-or-nothing abortion fight
The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is facing its most serious challenge in 30 years in front of a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that's been remade by three appointees of President Donald Trump.
The 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is facing its most serious challenge in 30 years in front of a court with a 6-3 conservative majority that's been remade by three appointees of President Donald Trump.
Biden administration recommends overhaul of US oil and gas leasing
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Judge orders lawyers who filed suit alleging 2020 election fraud to pay over $180K in fees
A federal judge has ordered two lawyers who filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump to pay more than $180,000 in attorney’s fees for the defendants.
A federal judge has ordered two lawyers who filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump to pay more than $180,000 in attorney’s fees for the defendants.
Pritzker signs new congressional maps
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the new U.S. House district maps on Tuesday.
How would President Biden's Build Back Better bill affect Chicago infrastructure?
Rep. Marie Newman discusses the progress of President Biden's Build Back Better bill and how it could immediately impact infrastructure across Chicago.
Rep. Marie Newman discusses the progress of President Biden's Build Back Better bill and how it could immediately impact infrastructure across Chicago.
‘It’s his intention’: Biden will run for re-election in 2024, Psaki says
Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.
Speaking aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024.
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House passes Biden’s social spending, climate bill, sending measure to Senate
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden.
Biden, Trudeau kick off North American summit with in-person meeting
President Joe Biden kicked off the North American Leaders Summit on Thursday with a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
President Joe Biden kicked off the North American Leaders Summit on Thursday with a one-on-one meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Former Chicago inspector general: Emanuel did not try to cover up shooting of McDonald
A former Chicago inspector general says former Mayor Rahm Emanuel did not try to cover up the shooting of Laquan McDonald.
A former Chicago inspector general says former Mayor Rahm Emanuel did not try to cover up the shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Former Chicago IG: Emanuel did not try to cover up McDonald shooting
A former Chicago inspector general says former Mayor Rahm Emanuel did not try to cover up the shooting of Laquan McDonald.
A former Chicago inspector general says former Mayor Rahm Emanuel did not try to cover up the shooting of Laquan McDonald.
Illinois state representative introduces bills to protect officers
State Representative Marty Moylan is trying to combat the surge in violence against police officers.
State Representative Marty Moylan is trying to combat the surge in violence against police officers.