Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the new House speaker?
Washington CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was a key congressional figure in the failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The Louisiana Republican was first elected to the House in 2016 and serves as vice chairman of the…
These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House
CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In North Carolina, the Republicans who control the state legislature have crafted a map that could help them flip at least three seats. Democrats, meanwhile, could…
Pilot makes history after landing on top of a 56-story hotel
Pilot makes history after landing on top of a 56-story hotel Polish pilot Lukasz Czepiela made history after landing a plane on a helipad at the top of a 56-story hotel in Dubai. Source link
Bob Graham Fast Facts | CNN Politics
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Bob Graham, former United States senator and Democratic governor of Florida. Birth date: November 9, 1936 Birth place: Coral Gables, Florida Birth name: Daniel Robert Graham Father: Ernest “Cap” Graham, Florida state senator, dairy farmer and cattle rancher Mother: Hilda (Simmons) Graham, teacher Marriage: Adele (Khoury)…
‘Barry’ season 4 review: Bill Hader keeps taking wild chances as the show takes a whack at its farewell season
CNN — “Barry” has taken chances from the very beginning, which is certainly true of a fourth and final season that picks up where the third left off, with its hitman-turned-wannabe actor getting arrested. That paves the way for an even darker season that accentuates the show’s ensemble aspect while leaning a little too heavily…
21 US service members suffered minor injuries in recent drone attacks, Pentagon says
CNN — A total of 21 US service members reported “minor injuries” as a result of drone and rocket attacks on coalition military bases in Iraq and Syria last week, according to the Pentagon. “Between Oct. 17-18 (ET), 21 US personnel received minor injuries due to drone attacks at Al Assad Airbase, Iraq, and Al-Tanf…
Opinion: Top secrets come spilling out
Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN — In 1917, British analysts deciphered a coded message the German foreign minister sent to one of his country’s diplomats vowing to begin “unrestricted submarine…
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
CNN — Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Johnson, who serves as the House GOP conference vice chairman,…
Jeremy Renner revisits ‘the amazing group of people’ who helped him recover from his accident
CNN — Jeremy Renner is continuing his recovery after his devastating snowplow accident in January, and recognizing those who’ve helped him along the way. The “Rennervations” star posted to the Stories portion of his verified Instagram account ahead of the weekend, showing his recent visit to Renown Regional Medical Center, a Reno, Nevada hospital. “I…