EPA upholds Trump-era decision not to regulate drinking water contaminant
The chemical perchlorate is used in rocket fuel and fireworks.
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Battle for Raqqa offers "cautionary tale" on harm to civilians in urban combat, report says
The report by the think tank RAND concluded that while the Defense Department made efforts to prevent civilian harm in the 2017 battle for Raqqa, there remains room for improvement.
Biden says U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day
The president criticized oil companies for failing to produce what the country needs, while sitting on "record profits."
Judge orders New York's congressional map to be redrawn
The proposed map would have created 22 Democratic seats and 4 Republican seats.
Challenged ballots leave outcome in doubt of Amazon union vote in Alabama
The initial count showed a close election, with about 52% of returned ballots voting against joining RWDSU.
Appetite grows on Capitol Hill for code of conduct for Supreme Court justices
"If your wife is an admitted and proud contributor to a coup of our country, maybe you should weigh that in your ethical standards," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.
Federal judge strikes down part of new Florida election law
A federal judge ruled some of the law's provisions were enacted "with the intent to discriminate against Black voters."
Social Security to allow people to self-select their sex
The agency is "committed to reducing barriers and ensuring the fair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community," an official said.
Here's who may still be eligible for stimulus checks
Some Americans may still be waiting for their third federal stimulus check, according to the Treasury Department.
Parents of Trevor Reed, jailed in Russia, protest at the White House
President Biden met Wednesday with Joey and Paula Reed, whose son was sentenced last year to nine years in prison in Russia.
Over 50 House Republicans attend fundraiser for Liz Cheney's challenger
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy headlined the fundraiser for Harriet Hageman, Cheney's challenger in Wyoming.
Biden says Putin appears to be "self-isolated"
But, Mr. Biden added, "I don't want to put too much stock in that at this time because we don't have that much hard evidence."
FEC fines Clinton campaign, DNC; clears "Steele dossier" author of wrongdoing
Federal Election Commission said the campaign mislabeled Christopher Steele's opposition work as "legal services" and "legal and compliance consulting"
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
Previous moves to tap the nation's oil stockpile haven't dramatically lowered gas prices, research shows.
Pence rolls out Republican policy agenda ahead of midterms
The former vice president hasn't ruled out a potential 2024 bid, despite former President Trump's criticism of him.
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