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Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?
Washington CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was a key congressional figure in the…
21 US service members suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, Pentagon says
CNN — A total of 21 US service members reported “minor injuries” as a result of drone and rocket attacks on coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria last week,…
These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House
CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In…
Food insecurity among children rose in 2022
CNN — Food insecurity among families with children rose significantly last year after falling markedly in 2021, according to a US Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday. Children were food…
Hamas operatives used phone lines installed in tunnels under Gaza to plan Israel attack over 2 years, sources familiar with intelligence say
CNN — Intelligence shared with the United States suggests a small cell of Hamas operatives planning the deadly surprise attack on Israel communicated via a network of hardwired phones built…
ABC News: Mark Meadows received immunity to testify to special counsel in federal election subversion probe
CNN — Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, was granted immunity by special counsel Jack Smith and has met with federal prosecutors multiple times in their investigation into…
House Republicans vote on speaker nomination
Rep. Carlos Gimenez, who once pronounced himself OK – Only Kevin – is not so “only” anymore. The Florida Republican is now OK with fellow Floridian Rep. Byron Donalds, who he…
Federal deficit effectively doubled in fiscal year 2023
CNN — The US budget deficit soared in fiscal year 2023, which will likely complicate Congress’ efforts to come to a federal spending deal before government funding runs out next…
Mideast crisis will test whether Biden can make experience an asset
CNN — The escalating confrontation between Israel and Hamas is offering President Joe Biden a crucial opportunity to begin flipping the script on one of his most glaring vulnerabilities in…
Two Trump co-defendants plead guilty. What next?
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — With the frightening Israel-Hamas war and…