West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday said Senate Republicans blocking a border and foreign aid bill earlier this month was the “biggest part” of his decision to not run for president after he had previously weighed a third-party campaign. The retiring Democratic lawmaker told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that watching…

The Biden administration is considering relaxing stringent vehicle emissions rules it proposed last year, giving automakers more time to meet requirements that would make them sell more electric vehicles, according to two sources familiar with the plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s vehicle emissions rule is a key plank of President…

A former senior FBI counterintelligence official, previously sentenced to federal prison for his association with a Russian oligarch, has been ordered to serve additional time in a separate case involving the receipt of foreign cash, according to the US Justice Department. Charles McGonigal, a 22-year veteran of the FBI who oversaw national security investigations…

Russia is trying to develop a nuclear space weapon that would destroy satellites by creating a massive energy wave when detonated, potentially crippling a vast swath of the commercial and government satellites that the world below depends on to talk on cell phones, pay bills, and surf the internet, according to three sources familiar with the intelligence. These sources gave CNN a…

Erin Burnett on Fani Willis testimony: She tore into Trump’s team CNN anchor Erin Burnett reacts to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ testimony regarding attempts to disqualify her from the 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump. Read the full article here

What special counsel’s team is asking court to do regarding Trump Special counsel Jack Smith pressed the Supreme Court to let stand a lower court ruling that denied former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution, urging the justices to allow the trial in his election subversion case to begin quickly.…

CNN’s John King explains why NY-03 special election is critical New York is holding a high-stakes special election in the state’s 3rd Congressional District to fill the vacant seat of former GOP Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House over ethics violations. CNN’s John King explains why this…

‘This is really sick’: Pelosi reacts to Trump’s comments about January 6 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reacts to former President Donald Trump appearing to confuse her with GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley when talking about the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Read the full article here

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transferred his duties to his deputy as he is hospitalized for treatment for symptoms “suggesting an emergent bladder issue,” according to the Pentagon. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks assumed the functions and duties of the top spot at the Pentagon shortly before 5 p.m., Maj.…

Vice President Kamala Harris’ plans to meet with members of the Arab American community were abruptly postponed this week after leaders decided not to move forward, according to two sources familiar with the situation, marking the latest sign of the obstacles the administration faces in trying to make inroads with…