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Biden signs into law Democrats’ wide-ranging climate change, health care and tax bill
President Biden's action capped off more than a year of tumultuous negotiations that saw his original proposal to Congress slimmed down considerably
Twenty states, D.C. join in opposing Texas lawsuit on emergency abortion care
Texas asserts that states shouldn’t have to comply with a federal law that protects doctors who end a pregnancy to save the patient’s life.
U.S. House Democrats send sweeping climate, health and tax legislation to Biden
Democrats repeatedly called the legislation “historic” and said it showed their party putting “people above politics.”
Search warrant shows Trump under investigation for possible Espionage Act violations
The search warrant noted that the FBI was authorized to seize all documents illegally possessed in violation of a section of the Espionage Act.
Biden signs landmark bill aiding veterans exposed to burn pits overseas
Open-air burn pits were used frequently during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to dispose of medical waste, batteries, and jet fuel.
Biden administration proposes changing how monkeypox vaccine is administered
The plan is the Biden administration's attempt to curtail the spread of the virus, which jumped to 9,493 cases diagnosed as of Tuesday.
U.S. Senate in turnaround backs aid for veterans exposed to burn pits
The shift came after days of protest and vigils outside the U.S. Capitol, in heat and rain, by veterans outraged at the delay in passage of the $280 billion measure.
Four members of U.S. Senate unveil bipartisan bill ensuring nationwide abortion rights
The bill is a response to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning a 1973 decision that established abortion as a constitutional right.
Stalled U.S. Senate bill on veterans’ burn pit exposure could be revived this week
Outraged veterans camped out on the steps of the Capitol over the weekend to protest a delay in the legislation.
Congress mostly silent as states struggle to contain monkeypox
Congress hasn't held a hearing or given any significant attention to the debilitating virus that’s spread to more than 4,600 people.
GOP support for same-sex marriage protections builds in U.S. Senate
Democrats pushed a same-sex marriage bill after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should revisit its gay marriage ruling.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden is fully vaccinated against the virus and has twice received booster doses.