Cnn politics news today
Here are the top CNN Politics news stories for today:
Breaking News
- Biden to announce new COVID-19 measures: President Joe Biden is set to announce new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including a plan to require all federal employees to get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
- House passes bill to raise debt ceiling: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling, avoiding a potential default on US debt. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Politics
- Trump's legal team requests special master to review seized documents: Former President Donald Trump's legal team has requested a special master to review the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate, which were part of a FBI investigation into potential mishandling of classified information.
- McConnell says he won't support bipartisan infrastructure bill: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that he will not support a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which has been negotiated by a group of senators from both parties.
Elections
- Georgia Senate runoff election set for December: The Georgia Secretary of State's office has set a date for a runoff election in the state's Senate race, which will determine which party controls the chamber.
- New Hampshire Senate race heats up: The Senate race in New Hampshire is heating up, with Democratic incumbent Maggie Hassan facing a challenge from Republican challenger Don Bolduc.
Policy
- Biden administration announces new climate change initiatives: The Biden administration has announced a series of new initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, including a plan to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations.
- House passes bill to expand access to affordable healthcare: The House of Representatives has passed a bill to expand access to affordable healthcare, including a plan to lower prescription drug costs and increase funding for community health centers.
Opinion
- Opinion: The debt ceiling debate is a symptom of a larger problem: CNN's Chris Cillizza writes that the debt ceiling debate is a symptom of a larger problem in Washington, where politicians are more interested in scoring political points than finding solutions to the country's problems.
- Opinion: The infrastructure bill is a step in the right direction: CNN's Fareed Zakaria writes that the infrastructure bill is a step in the right direction, but that more needs to be done to address the country's infrastructure needs.
These are just a few of the top CNN Politics news stories for today. You can stay up-to-date with the latest news and analysis on the CNN Politics website.