(CNN)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging people in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to "refrain from non-essential domestic travel" for the next two weeks.President Donald Trump had asked the CDC on Saturday to issue the advisory after he had earlier in the day.The CDC said this advisory does not apply to employees of critical infrastructure industries, including but not limited to trucking, public health professionals, financial services, and food supply. These employees of critical infrastructure, as defined by the United States Department of Homeland Security and...…(CNN)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging people in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to "refrain from non-essential domestic travel" for the next two weeks.President Donald Trump had asked the CDC on Saturday to issue the advisory after he had earlier in the day.The CDC said this advisory does not apply to employees of critical infrastructure industries, including but not limited to trucking, public health professionals, financial services, and food supply. These employees of critical infrastructure, as defined by the United States Department of Homeland Security and...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kelly Mena, CNNWashington, DC(CNN) President Donald Trump made a prediction about the GOP's control of the Senate at a fundraiser this week, privately telling donors that it will be "very tough" for Republicans to keep control of the chamber in the upcoming election, namely because Trump refuses to support some senators, reported on Saturday."I think the Senate is tough actually. The Senate is very tough," Trump said, according to an attendee who shared the President's comments on condition of anonymity with the Post. "There are a couple...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Kelly Mena, CNNWashington, DC(CNN) President Donald Trump made a prediction about the GOP's control of the Senate at a fundraiser this week, privately telling donors that it will be "very tough" for Republicans to keep control of the chamber in the upcoming election, namely because Trump refuses to support some senators, reported on Saturday."I think the Senate is tough actually. The Senate is very tough," Trump said, according to an attendee who shared the President's comments on condition of anonymity with the Post. "There are a couple...WW…

(CNN)Montana Democrats are s over two bills signed into law Monday that add new restrictions to voting in the Big Sky state. On Monday, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed , which ends same-day voter registration, and , which revises the accepted IDs which can be used for voting -- requiring some voters to present two forms of ID when casting a ballot. Both bills passed on near party line votes. "Montana has a long history of secure, transparent elections, setting a standard for the nation," Gianforte said in a after signing the bills into law. "These new laws establish new best practices...…(CNN)Montana Democrats are s over two bills signed into law Monday that add new restrictions to voting in the Big Sky state. On Monday, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed , which ends same-day voter registration, and , which revises the accepted IDs which can be used for voting -- requiring some voters to present two forms of ID when casting a ballot. Both bills passed on near party line votes. "Montana has a long history of secure, transparent elections, setting a standard for the nation," Gianforte said in a after signing the bills into law. "These new laws establish new best practices...WW…

(CNN)Fulton County officials on Wednesday passed a resolution that will allow Georgia's most populous county to explore legal challenges to the that was rushed into law last month. The Board of Commissioners passed the "Stop Voter Suppression" resolution, 4-2, on party lines.The resolution directs the Fulton County attorney to research and provide "recommendations on, any and all legal avenues to fight implementation of." It also calls for recommendations on legal methods to maintain and expand equal access to the ballot box and the polls, within the current law. The resolution is effective...…(CNN)Fulton County officials on Wednesday passed a resolution that will allow Georgia's most populous county to explore legal challenges to the that was rushed into law last month. The Board of Commissioners passed the "Stop Voter Suppression" resolution, 4-2, on party lines.The resolution directs the Fulton County attorney to research and provide "recommendations on, any and all legal avenues to fight implementation of." It also calls for recommendations on legal methods to maintain and expand equal access to the ballot box and the polls, within the current law. The resolution is effective...WW…

(CNN)The Republican-controlled Arkansas legislature this week passed a handful of bills that would add restrictions to the voting process in the state, sending them to the governor's desk. One of the more controversial bills, dubbed the "no water bottles for voters" bill by opponents, would prohibit people from entering the perimeter of a polling place unless they were voting -- making giving food or water to voters in line a crime in some cases. Another measure would ban clerks from sending unsolicited absentee ballots to voters, while one would put in place strict signature match...…(CNN)The Republican-controlled Arkansas legislature this week passed a handful of bills that would add restrictions to the voting process in the state, sending them to the governor's desk. One of the more controversial bills, dubbed the "no water bottles for voters" bill by opponents, would prohibit people from entering the perimeter of a polling place unless they were voting -- making giving food or water to voters in line a crime in some cases. Another measure would ban clerks from sending unsolicited absentee ballots to voters, while one would put in place strict signature match...WW…

(CNN)Rep. Joaquin Castro, a member of the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, said that when it comes to the security surrounding the US Capitol complex, there needs to be a balance between "safety and transparency." "So you want to make sure the people of this country can show up and interact and at the same time, the Capitol has been a larger target of extremism and extremists," Castro, a Texas Democrat, told CNN's Jim Acosta on "Newsroom" Saturday a day after . "We have to find a way to balance those two things.' Castro's comments come after the Capitol was again the...…(CNN)Rep. Joaquin Castro, a member of the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Committees, said that when it comes to the security surrounding the US Capitol complex, there needs to be a balance between "safety and transparency." "So you want to make sure the people of this country can show up and interact and at the same time, the Capitol has been a larger target of extremism and extremists," Castro, a Texas Democrat, told CNN's Jim Acosta on "Newsroom" Saturday a day after . "We have to find a way to balance those two things.' Castro's comments come after the Capitol was again the...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — As the Senate held its first hearing on a sweeping election and voting rights package, the chamber’s leaders on Wednesday used the opportunity to argue over the need for the federal legislation.In a rare move, the leaders of both parties, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, spoke before the Senate Rules Committee, as the committee met to consider , or S1. The broad package was earlier this month and aims to expand voting access nationwide.In his defense of the federal legislation, Schumer slammed...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — As the Senate held its first hearing on a sweeping election and voting rights package, the chamber’s leaders on Wednesday used the opportunity to argue over the need for the federal legislation.In a rare move, the leaders of both parties, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, spoke before the Senate Rules Committee, as the committee met to consider , or S1. The broad package was earlier this month and aims to expand voting access nationwide.In his defense of the federal legislation, Schumer slammed...WW…

By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia’s state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal , among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state.The legislation, which has been championed by state Republican lawmakers, passed in 29-20. It now heads to the Georgia House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass in the coming weeks.Under , voters would need to be 65 years old or older, absent from their precinct, observing a religious holiday, be required to provide constant care for someone with a physical disability, or required to work “for the...…By , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Georgia’s state Senate on Monday passed an election bill that would repeal , among other sweeping changes in the critical swing state.The legislation, which has been championed by state Republican lawmakers, passed in 29-20. It now heads to the Georgia House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass in the coming weeks.Under , voters would need to be 65 years old or older, absent from their precinct, observing a religious holiday, be required to provide constant care for someone with a physical disability, or required to work “for the...WW…

(CNN)Black Georgians disproportionately cast their ballots on the weekend days that Republican lawmakers want to eliminate as options in future elections, according to a CNN analysis of voting data from last November's general election. moving swiftly through the Georgia legislature would reduce the number of weekend days available for in-person early voting and ban casting ballots on the final Sunday of the early voting period. Voting rights activists say the move attacks the "Souls to the Polls" programs that help drive turnout among Black churchgoers, a key Democratic constituency.More...…(CNN)Black Georgians disproportionately cast their ballots on the weekend days that Republican lawmakers want to eliminate as options in future elections, according to a CNN analysis of voting data from last November's general election. moving swiftly through the Georgia legislature would reduce the number of weekend days available for in-person early voting and ban casting ballots on the final Sunday of the early voting period. Voting rights activists say the move attacks the "Souls to the Polls" programs that help drive turnout among Black churchgoers, a key Democratic constituency.More...WW…

(CNN)Former President Barack Obama told college graduates that the "folks in charge" don't always know what they're doing in rare public criticism of the Trump administration on Saturday.Obama criticized the handling of the pandemic without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, just a week after privately critiquing the administration's response to the Covid-19 crisis."This pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing. A lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge," the 44th President said during a for...…(CNN)Former President Barack Obama told college graduates that the "folks in charge" don't always know what they're doing in rare public criticism of the Trump administration on Saturday.Obama criticized the handling of the pandemic without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, just a week after privately critiquing the administration's response to the Covid-19 crisis."This pandemic has fully, finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they're doing. A lot of them aren't even pretending to be in charge," the 44th President said during a for...WW…