Biden meets with Democrats amid divisions over economic agenda
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the meetings reflect an "urgency" to move Mr. Biden's economic agenda forward.
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Trump sues House January 6 committee to block release of documents
The lawsuit comes on the eve of the committee's voting on whether to hold Mr. Trump's senior adviser Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a subpoena to appear.
Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP
The maps reduce the number of competitive U.S. House districts, and Hispanic-majority seats, though Hispanics drove much of Texas' growth.
First lady says the Bidens are "heartbroken" over Colin Powell's death
The former secretary of state and longtime colleague of the president died Monday morning due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 84.
State Department watchdog to lead review into Afghanistan withdrawal
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also said in August the administration would conduct a "hot wash" review of the U.S. withdrawal.
U.S. envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad resigns
He told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was the "right time" to leave.
Two longtime House Democrats announce retirement
So far, 12 Democrats have said they're leaving the House, signaling the challenges ahead for the party to retain the House.
SEC targets trading apps after GameStop frenzy
Report is critical of trading apps' gaming-like features, stoking of meme stocks and practice of selling customers' orders to traders.
White House talks reform with families of those killed by police
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act earlier in March but congressional negotiations on bipartisan legislation broke down in the Senate nearly a month ago.
Feds crack down on toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a strategy to clean up PFAS, which stay in the environment — and human bodies — indefinitely.
DOJ asks Supreme Court to halt enforcement of Texas abortion law
In a filing Monday, the Biden administration argued Texas "successfully nullified this court's decisions within its borders."
School boards are a "battleground" in Virginia governor's race
School board meetings are being overtaken by fights over vaccine mandates, critical race theory and transgender rights — with the help of GOP operatives.
Colin Powell dies at 84 from COVID-19 amid cancer battle
Powell was fully vaccinated but had been treated for a type of blood cancer that can severely compromise the immune system.
Guantanamo detainee can testify about torture in Poland, DOJ says
During oral arguments this month, several justices asked whether Abu Zubaydah could testify about his treatment at a CIA detention facility in the early 2000s.
Showdowns loom as Chicago cops resist vaccines
From Chicago to Los Angeles, public-safety workers defy mandates even with COVID-19 a leading cause of duty-related deaths.
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