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New Harvard poll reveals 'most stark snapshot' of political pessimism
A new Harvard University poll of young Americans shows a growing fear they have over the state of democracy in the US. CNN's John Avlon takes a look at why the next generation feels pessimistic about the future of the country and what should give them hope.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: Texas could test one of Biden's core political bets
No state may benefit more than Texas from the social programs included in President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda, an array of recent analyses show -- despite the fierce opposition to the bill from the state's Republican leadership. And over time that dynamic could make the state a crucial proving ground for one of the White House's core political bets.
[ cnn.com ]Mitch McConnell moves to cut deal on debt ceiling but faces GOP resistance
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is quietly moving to concoct a plan that would allow the nation's borrowing limit to be raised and force Democrats to ultimately cast the decisive and politically toxic vote — but he'll first have to sell it to Republicans.
[ cnn.com ]Reports: Perdue plans to challenge Kemp in GOP primary for Georgia governor
Former GOP Sen. David Perdue plans to announce Monday that he's mounting a primary challenge against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a move that will pit the ally of former President Donald Trump against the incumbent Republican governor and set up an intra-party fight in one of the nation's closely watched political battlegrounds, according to multiple reports.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: Mitch McConnell's 2022 agenda? Do nothing.
Give Mitch McConnell this: He is remarkably transparent about his political aims.
[ cnn.com ]Marcus Lamb's career and anti-vax message speak to power of Christian broadcasters
At least five conservative radio hosts who warned their audiences against the vaccine have died of Covid in recent months. But the death of Marcus Lamb this week highlights a different network of misinformation that has nearly as broad a reach in conservative circles but receives far less attention in political media: conservative Christian broadcasters.
[ cnn.com ]Trump says Mark Meadows' Covid claim is 'fake news'. Hours later, Meadows agreed
Former President Donald Trump is reportedly 'furious' over a forthcoming book written by Mark Meadows, his former chief of staff, in which Meadows says Trump tested positive for Covid-19 on September 26 - three days before his first debate with Joe Biden. CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger has more.
[ cnn.com ]Supreme Court seems ready to launch a social and political earthquake
Heading into Wednesday's oral argument in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, there was little doubt that the Supreme Court's conservative supermajority would be looking to alter the status quo on abortion. The question going into oral argument was how.
[ cnn.com ]SE Cupp: Kevin McCarthy has got it under control ... not
In this week's episode of "Unfiltered," CNN Political Commentator SE Cupp gives her take on infighting within the GOP over bigoted language directed at Democratic lawmakers.
[ cnn.com ]Navarro: Boebert is a 'bigot Barbie' that lives off of outrage
CNN political commentator Ana Navarro responds to Islamophobic comments made by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) about fellow congresswoman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) at fundraising events earlier this year.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: GOP's toxic squabble highlights issues for a party still controlled by Trump
Democrats could not look any more vulnerable in the 2022 midterm elections, but Republicans are showing every day just how easily the GOP could torpedo its political chances next year.
[ cnn.com ]Matthew McConaughey will not run for Texas governor
Actor Matthew McConaughey announced Sunday in a video message on Twitter that a future in political leadership is not in the cards -- right now.
[ cnn.com ]Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron are locked in a post-Brexit duel
Once again, vulnerable people yearning for a better life find themselves caught in a distasteful game of political ping pong between wealthy Western nations.
[ cnn.com ]Wisconsin senators warn in rare joint statement outsiders may try to exploit Waukesha tragedy for 'political purposes'
In a rare joint statement, Wisconsin Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Ron Johnson, a Republican, warned Saturday outsiders may be looking to exploit the tragedy that unfolded last weekend in Waukesha.
[ cnn.com ]Unite the Right verdict sends an urgent message
For those of us who are growing increasingly worried about the prospect of even more deadly political violence in the United States, Tuesday's verdict by a Charlottesville jury -- which held extreme far-right leaders and groups that organized and participated in the violent 2017 rally liable for more than $26 million in damages -- came as very welcome news.
[ cnn.com ]Germany's incoming government unveils plans to legalize cannabis and phase out coal
Three German political parties have sealed a deal for a new government, with left-leaning Olaf Scholz the proposed next chancellor following lengthy coalition negotiations and a historic election that sees Angela Merkel stepping down after 16 years at the helm.
[ cnn.com ]Jamie Dimon says he regrets joking about the Chinese Communist Party
Jamie Dimon is trying to take back a joke about China and its powerful political machine.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: Kyle Rittenhouse's acquittal is already rocking a tense political environment
Three days after his acquittal in a polarizing case in Wisconsin, Kyle Rittenhouse is now a teenaged avatar for a nation divided over the nature of justice, the societal role of guns and violence in political discourse.
[ cnn.com ]'I'm honestly speechless': CNN commentator reacts to CPAC's latest move
CNN's Jim Acosta and political commentator Kirsten Powers react to CPAC banning Sesame Street characters from attending the conservative organization's 2022 conference over Sesame Street's promotion of Covid-19 vaccines.
[ cnn.com ]Analysis: Statistically, Democrats and Republicans hate each other more than ever
It's nothing new to say that members of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party don't see eye to eye. After all, there's a reason they belong to different political parties.
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