SCOTUS tells Alabama it meant what it said the first time
CNN — The Supreme Court delivered a brief but clear message to Alabama on Tuesday: When we said you defied the law, we meant it. It rejected state officials’ plea…
Supreme Court returns for first private meeting of the term amid even more controversy
CNN — The Supreme Court returns to Washington to face a new term and the fresh reality that critics increasingly view the court as a political body. In the wake…
Stage set for second GOP debate. Here’s who’s on it
CNN — The 2024 GOP presidential debate stage is shrinking after the Republican National Committee announced late Monday that seven candidates are set to participate in the second debate –…
Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges
CNN — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will…
GOP shutdown politics rock Washington as Trump and Biden head for a swing-state showdown
CNN — President Joe Biden and his Oval Office predecessor, Donald Trump, are about to wage the most direct showdown yet of their possible rematch as far-right House Republicans drive…
Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson defends herself in first post-testimony TV interview
CNN — Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide who delivered bombshell testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, defended the anecdotes she recounted under oath…
Rep. Andy Kim announces he’ll run against NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in wake of his indictment
CNN — New Jersey Democratic Rep. Andy Kim announced Saturday that he’ll run next year against Sen. Bob Menendez in the wake of the senator’s indictment and refusal to step…
New Jersey governor calls on Sen. Menendez, a fellow Democrat, to resign
CNN — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and other top Garden State Democrats are calling on Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez to resign – a sign of how quickly the senator’s…
Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted again. Do Republicans or Democrats get prosecuted more?
A version of this story appears in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted…