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Politics
AG Garland Vows To Defend Voting Rights As The 'Cornerstone' Of American Democracy
The attorney general said his department would rededicate crucial resources to ensuring all eligible Americans have the ability to vote.
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Ex-Trump Aide Describes Pressure He Felt From Trump During The Russia Probe
The House Judiciary Committee released testimony from the former president's White House counsel, Don McGahn, who said Trump's repeated phone calls made him feel "frustrated, perturbed, trapped."
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Biden Ends Infrastructure Talks With Senate GOP Group, Saying Its Plan Fell Short
A statement from White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the counterproposal on one of the president's chief domestic priorities did not "meet the essential needs of our country."
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Senate OKs Bill That Would Provide Aid For Mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' Injuries
The symptoms, which include vertigo and memory loss, first affected American officials stationed in Cuba in 2016.
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States Get A Blueprint For 'Red Flag' Gun-Removal Laws From The Justice Department
The Biden administration is trying to make it easier for states to make laws that temporarily remove guns from people deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.
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Biden Asks U.S. Intel To Push For Stronger Conclusions On The Coronavirus' Origins
The U.S. intelligence community is investigating the potential origins of the coronavirus, including the possibility that it emerged as a result of a lab accident in Wuhan, China.
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Biden Appoints Career Diplomat Sung Kim To Serve As Special Envoy To North Korea
Kim had served previously as an envoy to North Korea during the Obama administration.
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Health
Democrats And Republicans Square Off Over House Mask Mandate
In a scene that reflects broader tensions in America, Republicans this week began a fight to scrap mask requirements on the House floor.
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Politics
He Risked His Life For His Platoon In Korea. At 94, He Will Get A Medal Of Honor
President Biden will recognize retired Army Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. for his acts of valor during his service in the Korean War.
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Rep. Tlaib Pushes Biden To Protect At-Risk Palestinians In Middle East Conflict
During the president's visit to her home district, the first woman of Palestinian descent to serve in Congress shared her harsh assessment of Israel's role in escalating the violence.