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Battle lines over Trump agenda intensify and put GOP leaders in a jam

Battle lines over Trump agenda intensify and put GOP leaders in a jam

Battle lines over Trump agenda intensify and put GOP leaders in a jam
Crime|Political|US

Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) tells CNN 's Kaitlan Collins that she regrets voting for the Laken Riley Act, a bill that requires the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes.

Democrat regrets voting alongside Republican colleagues on controversial bill
Election|Political|US

Lawmakers share messages for President Trump at CNN town hall

Republican Reps. Mike Lawler of New York and Ryan Mackenzie of Pennsylvania, and Democrat Reps. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut and Derek Tran of California shared their messages to the American people and President Donald Trump at a CNN town hall moderated by Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins.

Lawmakers share messages for President Trump at CNN town hall
Economy|Education|Political

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress
Election|Political|US

Democrats lose another top contender for US Senate seat in Michigan after Whitmer and Buttigieg bow out

Democrats lose another top contender for US Senate seat in Michigan after Whitmer and Buttigieg bow out

Democrats lose another top contender for US Senate seat in Michigan after Whitmer and Buttigieg bow out
Political|Travel|US

Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport

Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport

Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport
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House approves key budget blueprint to unlock Trump’s agenda

House approves key budget blueprint to unlock Trump’s agenda

House approves key budget blueprint to unlock Trump’s agenda
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Johnson punts on key budget blueprint vote as GOP holdouts seek concessions on spending cuts

Johnson punts on key budget blueprint vote as GOP holdouts seek concessions on spending cuts

Johnson punts on key budget blueprint vote as GOP holdouts seek concessions on spending cuts
Economy|Political|US

Budget fight tests the limits of Trump loyalty in Congress

Budget fight tests the limits of Trump loyalty in Congress

Budget fight tests the limits of Trump loyalty in Congress
Economy|Political|US

Democrats look to force Republicans to choose between backing Trump or lessening tariff pain

Democrats look to force Republicans to choose between backing Trump or lessening tariff pain

Democrats look to force Republicans to choose between backing Trump or lessening tariff pain
Political|US

Johnson, Luna struck a deal to end their feud over remote voting for new parents. Democrats are still pushing the point

Johnson, Luna struck a deal to end their feud over remote voting for new parents. Democrats are still pushing the point

Johnson, Luna struck a deal to end their feud over remote voting for new parents. Democrats are still pushing the point
Economy|Finance|Political|US

Johnson under fierce pressure to deliver budget vote amid market turmoil

Johnson under fierce pressure to deliver budget vote amid market turmoil

Johnson under fierce pressure to deliver budget vote amid market turmoil
Election|Political|US

Raju asks GOP senator about Trump's potential endorsement

CNN's Manu Raju asks Sen. John Cornyn about a potential endorsement from President Donald Trump as Republicans grow anxious about an emerging Texas primary engulfing one of their longest-serving senators.

Raju asks GOP senator about Trump's potential endorsement
Election|Political|US

GOP rift grows over Cornyn’s Senate seat as Trump pressured to take sides

GOP rift grows over Cornyn’s Senate seat as Trump pressured to take sides

GOP rift grows over Cornyn’s Senate seat as Trump pressured to take sides
Economy|Political|US

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda as spending fight consumes Capitol Hill

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda as spending fight consumes Capitol Hill

Senate GOP adopts budget blueprint to advance Trump agenda as spending fight consumes Capitol Hill
Political|US

Rep. Luna signals potential end to remote voting standoff

Rep. Luna signals potential end to remote voting standoff

Rep. Luna signals potential end to remote voting standoff
Election|Political|US

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role
Election|Political|US

Manu Raju breaks down Speaker Johnson’s defeat over remote voting

Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly halted all work in the House after suffering a major defeat over his push to block remote voting in Congress for new parents. Nine of his own GOP members — led by new mom, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna — rebelled against his leadership team, tanking a procedural vote on a measure that many considered anti-family, despite a fierce pressure campaign from Johnson and his allies to support it. CNN's Manu Raju breaks it down.

Manu Raju breaks down Speaker Johnson’s defeat over remote voting
Political|US

Speaker Johnson suffers defeat as GOP rebels tank effort to block remote voting for new parents

Speaker Johnson suffers defeat as GOP rebels tank effort to block remote voting for new parents

Speaker Johnson suffers defeat as GOP rebels tank effort to block remote voting for new parents
Election|Political|US

GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Speaker Johnson ‘held hostage’ by far-right members over remote voting fight

GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Speaker Johnson ‘held hostage’ by far-right members over remote voting fight

GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Speaker Johnson ‘held hostage’ by far-right members over remote voting fight
Election|Political|US

Republicans grow concerned about Trump’s handpicked candidate in Florida special election

Republicans grow concerned about Trump’s handpicked candidate in Florida special election

Republicans grow concerned about Trump’s handpicked candidate in Florida special election
Election|Political|US

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority
Election|Political|US

GOP hardliners revolt as Johnson faces headache over push to allow new parents to vote remotely

GOP hardliners revolt as Johnson faces headache over push to allow new parents to vote remotely

Election|Political|US

'Horrific numbers': Harry Enten on voters' approval levels of Democrats in Congress

CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down the latest polls on the approval levels of Democrats in Congress.

'Horrific numbers': Harry Enten on voters' approval levels of Democrats in Congress
Election|Political|US

‘Use your power’: Hakeem Jeffries at a crossroads as Democrats urgently search for strategy

‘Use your power’: Hakeem Jeffries at a crossroads as Democrats urgently search for strategy

‘Use your power’: Hakeem Jeffries at a crossroads as Democrats urgently search for strategy

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