Biden leaving war planning to Israelis but asked ‘hard questions’ about ground invasion strategy this week, US official says
CNN — The US is allowing Israel to make its own calls on timing and strategy in its war with Hamas, but US President Joe Biden did weigh in on…
Michigan businessman Perry Johnson ends GOP presidential bid
CNN — Michigan businessman Perry Johnson on Friday ended his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. “With no opportunity to share my vision on the debate stage, I have…
Analysis: The takeaway from Joe Biden’s Oval Office address
CNN — President Joe Biden’s task, as he looked America in the eye from the Oval Office, was to explain why a nation wearied by its own foreign quagmires and…
Michigan AG drops charges against fake GOP elector after he agrees to cooperate
CNN — One of the pro-Donald Trump fake electors charged in Michigan has agreed to cooperate with state prosecutors in exchange for getting his case dismissed. James Renner, 76, is…
Rep. Jim Jordan won’t hold third vote today
Rep. Jim Jordan speaks with lawmakers and aides before a second round of voting for Speaker of the House begins on Wednesday. Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA/AP Rep. Jim Jordan, who lost in…
Biden Oval Office speech: President plans to push for Israel and Ukraine aid in primetime remarks
CNN — President Joe Biden plans to make a direct appeal to the American people to continue funding Ukraine and Israel amid their war efforts in an Oval Office address…
US unveils new sanctions on Iran’s missile and drone programs as UN restrictions expire
CNN — The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone programs as the United States and dozens of other partners vowed to continue to…
Biden meets with Israeli leaders as he kicks off a historic wartime visit
CNN — President Joe Biden arrived in Israel Wednesday for one of the most complicated diplomatic trips of his presidency, an extraordinary high-stakes trip to a region gripped by violence…
Jim Jordan fails to win House speakership on first ballot
Rep. Jim Jordan on Tuesday as the House of Representatives met to elect a new Speaker of the House at the Capitol in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Ohio Rep.…
House speaker chaos: What to know as Jim Jordan seeks gavel
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — It’s been 14 days since eight…