(CNN) is poised as early as Thursday, with Jacksonville, Florida, emerging as one of the leading final contenders, two GOP officials close to the matter tell CNN.Republican Party officials are scrambling to try to put on the kind of convention Trump wants after the President , over a dispute with the state's Democratic governor about social distancing guidelines put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.An announcement is not expected Wednesday, though the officials say the President controls the timing and the final decision, but Republicans involved in the planning say they expect...…(CNN) is poised as early as Thursday, with Jacksonville, Florida, emerging as one of the leading final contenders, two GOP officials close to the matter tell CNN.Republican Party officials are scrambling to try to put on the kind of convention Trump wants after the President , over a dispute with the state's Democratic governor about social distancing guidelines put in place to limit the spread of coronavirus.An announcement is not expected Wednesday, though the officials say the President controls the timing and the final decision, but Republicans involved in the planning say they expect...WW…

Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jeff Zeleny, Senior Washington CorrespondentWilmington, Delaware(CNN) President-elect is poised to make a final decision in the coming days on his pick for attorney general, a choice that suddenly comes amid a growing sense of optimism from Democrats that their party will control the Senate and will be able to easily confirm the incoming president's Cabinet nominations.A person familiar with the deliberations tells CNN that Biden will now decide among three final contenders, including federal Judge Merrick Garland, former Alabama Sen. Doug...…Stay Updated on Developing StoriesView in AppBy Jeff Zeleny, Senior Washington CorrespondentWilmington, Delaware(CNN) President-elect is poised to make a final decision in the coming days on his pick for attorney general, a choice that suddenly comes amid a growing sense of optimism from Democrats that their party will control the Senate and will be able to easily confirm the incoming president's Cabinet nominations.A person familiar with the deliberations tells CNN that Biden will now decide among three final contenders, including federal Judge Merrick Garland, former Alabama Sen. Doug...WW…

By andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — On of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, said that horrific act of terrorism in Oklahoma City provides lessons as America rebuilds from.“In many ways, this is the perfect time to remember Oklahoma City and to repeat the promise we made to them in 1995 to all Americans today,” Clinton published Sunday in The Oklahoman. “We have not lost each other, we have not lost America, and we will stand together for as many tomorrows as it takes.”It was 25 years ago on Sunday that a Ryder truck filled with fuel and fertilizer . The bombing killed 168 people,...…By andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — On of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, said that horrific act of terrorism in Oklahoma City provides lessons as America rebuilds from.“In many ways, this is the perfect time to remember Oklahoma City and to repeat the promise we made to them in 1995 to all Americans today,” Clinton published Sunday in The Oklahoman. “We have not lost each other, we have not lost America, and we will stand together for as many tomorrows as it takes.”It was 25 years ago on Sunday that a Ryder truck filled with fuel and fertilizer . The bombing killed 168 people,...WW…

(CNN)The Nebraska Republican Party rebuked Sen. Ben Sasse on Saturday for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, the latest Republican in Congress to from a state party. The Nebraska GOP's state central committee formally expressed its disappointment but stopped short of a formal censure, though the resolution said Sasse "stands rebuked" by the Nebraska GOP. The senator, who was with 63% of the vote, dismissed the decision in a statement on Saturday, saying, "Most Nebraskans don't think politics should be about the weird worship of one dude."A Nebraska GOP official confirmed the...…(CNN)The Nebraska Republican Party rebuked Sen. Ben Sasse on Saturday for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump, the latest Republican in Congress to from a state party. The Nebraska GOP's state central committee formally expressed its disappointment but stopped short of a formal censure, though the resolution said Sasse "stands rebuked" by the Nebraska GOP. The senator, who was with 63% of the vote, dismissed the decision in a statement on Saturday, saying, "Most Nebraskans don't think politics should be about the weird worship of one dude."A Nebraska GOP official confirmed the...WW…

By andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday will nominate William Burns as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CNN has learned, tapping a respected veteran American diplomat who has served in posts around the world from the Reagan to the Obama administrations.“The American people will sleep soundly with him as our next CIA Director,” Biden said in a statement.If confirmed, Burns would become the first leader in the CIA’s history whose lifelong experience comes from the State Department.“Bill Burns is an exemplary diplomat with decades of experience...…By andLink Copied!Ad Feedback — President-elect Joe Biden on Monday will nominate William Burns as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, CNN has learned, tapping a respected veteran American diplomat who has served in posts around the world from the Reagan to the Obama administrations.“The American people will sleep soundly with him as our next CIA Director,” Biden said in a statement.If confirmed, Burns would become the first leader in the CIA’s history whose lifelong experience comes from the State Department.“Bill Burns is an exemplary diplomat with decades of experience...WW…

(CNN)California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has emerged as a key contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, two people familiar with the matter say, as President-elect weighs who to tap for a role that will be critical to his administration's efforts to combat the .The HHS secretary position has been a source of intrigue and confusion this week, with New Mexico Gov. and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo being mentioned as contenders. Raimondo has said she's no longer a candidate and Lujan Grisham's status is now unclear.But on Friday people close to the matter said...…(CNN)California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has emerged as a key contender to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, two people familiar with the matter say, as President-elect weighs who to tap for a role that will be critical to his administration's efforts to combat the .The HHS secretary position has been a source of intrigue and confusion this week, with New Mexico Gov. and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo being mentioned as contenders. Raimondo has said she's no longer a candidate and Lujan Grisham's status is now unclear.But on Friday people close to the matter said...WW…

(CNN)President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Ron Klain to be his , the Biden transition office said in a news release Wednesday, elevating his longtime aide to one of the most powerful positions in the White House.Klain is one of Biden's most trusted campaign advisers and was long seen as the most likely pick for the top job. He previously served as chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore during the Clinton administration and Biden during his tenure as President Barack Obama's vice president.Biden Transition"Ron has been invaluable to me over the many years that we have worked together,...…(CNN)President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Ron Klain to be his , the Biden transition office said in a news release Wednesday, elevating his longtime aide to one of the most powerful positions in the White House.Klain is one of Biden's most trusted campaign advisers and was long seen as the most likely pick for the top job. He previously served as chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore during the Clinton administration and Biden during his tenure as President Barack Obama's vice president.Biden Transition"Ron has been invaluable to me over the many years that we have worked together,...WW…