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The Biden administration is urging Americans to leave as soon as possible, but definitely within 24 to 48 hours.
Obama tells Democrats to keep the focus on their wins
The former president encourages Democrats not to dwell on their setbacks as they try to defend their slim majority in the House.
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IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
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But Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters he's "skeptical" it will deter Putin.
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On "The Takeout" podcast this week, CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas talks about the unusual challenges of covering the winter Olympics in Beijing this month.
Biden tells senators he plans to begin interviewing Supreme Court finalists next week
The president met Thursday at the White House with Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but did not review specific women under consideration for the post.
State Department issues new advisory telling Americans to leave Ukraine
The State Department warned that the government would not be able to evacuate Americans if Russia invades.
Biden says he thinks eventual Supreme Court nominee will get GOP support
President Biden said he's done a "deep dive" on about four potential candidates.
Senate passes bill ending forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases
The measure bars employment contracts from forcing people to settle sexual assault or harassment cases through arbitration rather than in court.
COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada shuts down Ford plant
The protest is blocking some traffic on a bridge that carries 25% of trade between the U.S. and Canada.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes returns to court next week
Rhodes, who is being held in a federal prison facility in Oklahoma, is seeking to remain closer to his Texas-based attorneys, even if he is to remain in pretrial detention.
More Democratic governors ease mask requirements
The politics around COVID restrictions appear to be changing. "[I]t's time to give people their lives back," tweeted Rep. Sean Maloney.
Bipartisan group of senators say they have reached a deal on Violence Against Women Act
Senator Dick Durbin acknowledged they still need more Republican's support to pass it.
Pelosi, Schumer signal they'd support ban on stock trading for Congress
Both Democrats and Republicans favor a ban and are working on legislation with stiffer restrictions on lawmakers' portfolios.
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