Burlington, Vermont (CNN)A defiant Sen. vowed to stay in the presidential race on Wednesday after that have left him trailing rival in the delegate race, pointing to his appeal with younger voters and previewing the lines of argument he'll use against the former vice president on Sunday at a CNN-Univision debate."Last night obviously was not a good night for our campaign from a delegate point of view," Sanders said, listing his his losses in the Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho primaries, before noting a victory in North Dakota and reminding viewers of his lead in Washington...…Burlington, Vermont (CNN)A defiant Sen. vowed to stay in the presidential race on Wednesday after that have left him trailing rival in the delegate race, pointing to his appeal with younger voters and previewing the lines of argument he'll use against the former vice president on Sunday at a CNN-Univision debate."Last night obviously was not a good night for our campaign from a delegate point of view," Sanders said, listing his his losses in the Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi and Idaho primaries, before noting a victory in North Dakota and reminding viewers of his lead in Washington...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is set to unveil of his this week, and a collection of Democratic senators from a broad ideological spectrum are asking the President to make sure the proposal includes improvements to the health care system.In a letter obtained by CNN, 17 senators specifically ask for Biden to lower the Medicare eligibility age, expand Medicare benefits to include hearing, dental, and vision care, implement a cap on out-of-pocket expenses under traditional Medicare, and allow the program to negotiate lower drug prices.Biden’s plan is expected to include...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — is set to unveil of his this week, and a collection of Democratic senators from a broad ideological spectrum are asking the President to make sure the proposal includes improvements to the health care system.In a letter obtained by CNN, 17 senators specifically ask for Biden to lower the Medicare eligibility age, expand Medicare benefits to include hearing, dental, and vision care, implement a cap on out-of-pocket expenses under traditional Medicare, and allow the program to negotiate lower drug prices.Biden’s plan is expected to include...WW…

Washington (CNN)Conservative Rep. is launching a new "America First" caucus, her office confirmed Friday, bringing together a group of far-right lawmakers known for their controversial rhetoric. promoting the new caucus, which calls for a "common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and pushes a series of conspiracy theories about election integrity. The flier also outlined a nativist argument warning that "mass immigration" poses a threat to "the long-term existential future of America as a unique country with a unique culture and a unique identity."A spokesperson for...…Washington (CNN)Conservative Rep. is launching a new "America First" caucus, her office confirmed Friday, bringing together a group of far-right lawmakers known for their controversial rhetoric. promoting the new caucus, which calls for a "common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions" and pushes a series of conspiracy theories about election integrity. The flier also outlined a nativist argument warning that "mass immigration" poses a threat to "the long-term existential future of America as a unique country with a unique culture and a unique identity."A spokesperson for...WW…

(CNN)A group of more than 70 congressional Democrats has sent a letter pushing the White House to encourage Saudi Arabia to end a blockade of Yemen that has led to food and fuel shortages in the country that have hampered the delivery of desperately needed food aid.The letter comes about the impact of the blockade on the ground in Yemen. The investigation revealed that Saudi warships were preventing all oil tankers from docking at the key rebel-controlled port of Hodeidah, including 14 vessels that had gained approval from a United Nations clearance mechanism to berth.Four oil tankers were...…(CNN)A group of more than 70 congressional Democrats has sent a letter pushing the White House to encourage Saudi Arabia to end a blockade of Yemen that has led to food and fuel shortages in the country that have hampered the delivery of desperately needed food aid.The letter comes about the impact of the blockade on the ground in Yemen. The investigation revealed that Saudi warships were preventing all oil tankers from docking at the key rebel-controlled port of Hodeidah, including 14 vessels that had gained approval from a United Nations clearance mechanism to berth.Four oil tankers were...WW…

(CNN)It's been one week since the federal investigation into Rep. burst into the public sphere, and almost all of Gaetz's colleagues in the House Republican conference are keeping quiet.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he'd speak to Gaetz about the matter, though it's not clear that's happened. The Republicans are keeping their powder dry amid the ongoing investigation. And even former President Donald Trump hasn't defended one of his staunchest allies in the House.Trump brought up the Gaetz situation in a recent conversation with an ally, talking as if he was gently fishing about...…(CNN)It's been one week since the federal investigation into Rep. burst into the public sphere, and almost all of Gaetz's colleagues in the House Republican conference are keeping quiet.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said he'd speak to Gaetz about the matter, though it's not clear that's happened. The Republicans are keeping their powder dry amid the ongoing investigation. And even former President Donald Trump hasn't defended one of his staunchest allies in the House.Trump brought up the Gaetz situation in a recent conversation with an ally, talking as if he was gently fishing about...WW…

By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that Democrats may amend they used for their Covid-19 relief bill and attach another set of reconciliation instructions to it, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The ruling is a key step for Democrats as they weigh their options, potentially giving them a route to pass new legislation without Republican votes. It’s important to note, however, that some details are still going to have to be worked out with the parliamentarian, and it was not immediately clear to pass President Joe Biden’s...…By , , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that Democrats may amend they used for their Covid-19 relief bill and attach another set of reconciliation instructions to it, according to two sources familiar with the matter.The ruling is a key step for Democrats as they weigh their options, potentially giving them a route to pass new legislation without Republican votes. It’s important to note, however, that some details are still going to have to be worked out with the parliamentarian, and it was not immediately clear to pass President Joe Biden’s...WW…

(CNN)Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican being , made a name for himself when he arrived on Capitol Hill as a conservative firebrand on TV and staunch defender of then-President Donald Trump. Behind the scenes, Gaetz gained a reputation in Congress over his relationships with women and bragging about his sexual escapades to his colleagues, multiple sources told CNN.Gaetz allegedly showed off to other lawmakers photos and videos of nude women he said he had slept with, the sources told CNN, including while on the House floor. The sources, including two people directly shown the material,...…(CNN)Rep. Matt Gaetz, the Florida Republican being , made a name for himself when he arrived on Capitol Hill as a conservative firebrand on TV and staunch defender of then-President Donald Trump. Behind the scenes, Gaetz gained a reputation in Congress over his relationships with women and bragging about his sexual escapades to his colleagues, multiple sources told CNN.Gaetz allegedly showed off to other lawmakers photos and videos of nude women he said he had slept with, the sources told CNN, including while on the House floor. The sources, including two people directly shown the material,...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s push to create a bipartisan commission that would investigate the is in danger as House Democrats turn to their committees to conduct their own sweeping probe as a fallback option, with a bipartisan path to an independent panel appearing elusive.Nine to more than a dozen federal and local agencies on Thursday, kicking off a major investigation into what happened before, during and after the insurrection at the Capitol. House Democrats say they are still pursuing the creation of an independent commission, too –...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s push to create a bipartisan commission that would investigate the is in danger as House Democrats turn to their committees to conduct their own sweeping probe as a fallback option, with a bipartisan path to an independent panel appearing elusive.Nine to more than a dozen federal and local agencies on Thursday, kicking off a major investigation into what happened before, during and after the insurrection at the Capitol. House Democrats say they are still pursuing the creation of an independent commission, too –...WW…

(CNN)Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will not be testifying before the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday, according Mike Casca, a spokesman for Senator Bernie Sanders, the chair of that committee.The company told the panel Friday that the founder is unable to attend next week's hearing on inequality, Casca told CNN. In a statement, the e-commerce giant said that it is supportive of a $15 minimum wage, a policy the company implemented for its own workforce several years ago. "We fully endorse Senator Sanders' efforts to reduce income inequality with legislation to increase the federal minimum wage...…(CNN)Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will not be testifying before the Senate Budget Committee on Wednesday, according Mike Casca, a spokesman for Senator Bernie Sanders, the chair of that committee.The company told the panel Friday that the founder is unable to attend next week's hearing on inequality, Casca told CNN. In a statement, the e-commerce giant said that it is supportive of a $15 minimum wage, a policy the company implemented for its own workforce several years ago. "We fully endorse Senator Sanders' efforts to reduce income inequality with legislation to increase the federal minimum wage...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , agitated and distressed after three nights of violent protests in dozens of cities across the country, including outside of his home, told the nation’s governors in a video teleconference Monday to aggressively target violent protesters he said would only respond to a show of force.“You have to dominate or you’ll look like a bunch of jerks, you have to arrest and try people,” the President told the governors in a call from the basement White House Situation Room, according to an audio recording of the call obtained by CNN.In the...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — , agitated and distressed after three nights of violent protests in dozens of cities across the country, including outside of his home, told the nation’s governors in a video teleconference Monday to aggressively target violent protesters he said would only respond to a show of force.“You have to dominate or you’ll look like a bunch of jerks, you have to arrest and try people,” the President told the governors in a call from the basement White House Situation Room, according to an audio recording of the call obtained by CNN.In the...WW…