New Democrats ramp up pressure on defense bill as McCarthy faces pressure to appease the right | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The New Democratic Coalition, which says it has a 98-House member bloc, is ramping…

From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — When California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas was a child growing up in…

North Carolina’s Democratic governor vetoes 3 bills targeting LGBTQ youth | CNN Politics

CNN  —  North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vetoed three bills that target LGBTQ…

These are the big ideas Republicans are pushing for 2024 | CNN Politics

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Greta Thunberg has accused Russia of ‘ecocide’ in Ukraine. But what does that mean? | CNN

CNN  —  On June 6, Ukraine suffered an environmental catastrophe. The collapse of the Kakhovka dam…

Abortion regulations and LGBTQ-related legislation among state laws taking effect Saturday | CNN Politics

CNN  —  As several state legislative sessions have concluded or are drawing to a close, some…

China enacts new foreign policy law broadening Xi Jinping’s powers to counter US

China has passed a new law that expands the authority of Chinese President Xi Jinping and…

Republicans race to build support for spending bills as divisions loom large | CNN Politics

CNN  —  House Republicans are furiously working through the recess to shore up support on a…

‘Hell-bent on destruction:’ Senators fume over growing number of blocked nominations | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Nearly five months after Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced his hold on Department…

Ron DeSantis voted for the First Step Act and hailed its ‘successes.’ He now calls it ‘the jailbreak bill’ | CNN Politics

CNN  —  On the campaign trail, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has attacked Donald Trump’s signature prison…