U.S. suspends use of mounted Border Patrol units in Del Rio, Texas
The suspension comes days after news outlets captured video and photos showing mounted Border Patrol agents aggressively dispersing migrants near Del Rio.
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House approves bill providing $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome
The funding for the Iron Dome was stripped from a short-term government spending bill earlier this week because of objections from progressive lawmakers.
Florida lawmaker introduces abortion bill similar to Texas law
The bill, filed by state Representative Webster Barnaby, is similar to the law recently enacted in Texas, which bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
U.S. billionaires pay 8.2% income tax, says White House analysis
Analysis showing billionaires have a lower income tax rate than ordinary Americans comes as administration makes the case for raising taxes on the richest people in the U.S.
Diplomat overseeing "Havana Syndrome" response leaving after 6 months
The departure comes amid simmering frustration among diplomats who have been affected by "Havana Syndrome."
Top U.S. envoy to Haiti resigns over "inhumane" migrant expulsions
Special envoy Daniel Foote called American policy in Haiti "deeply flawed" and said his recommendations were brushed aside.
Biden tries to unite Democrats on agenda
The fate of President Biden's domestic agenda largely depends on the ability of congressional Democrats to agree on spending prerogatives contained in two bills.
Fed ready to start reeling in stimulus as U.S. economy heals
Economic recovery remains on course despite surge in COVID-19 cases, according to U.S. central bank.
EPA sharply limits use of HFCs, powerful coolant greenhouse gases
Officials call the new rule a key step in fighting climate change. It has the strong support of both environmental and business groups.
Podesta warns Democrats they'll fall short on $3.5 trillion bill
The former White House chief of staff for Bill Clinton and counselor to Barack Obama sent a note to every Democratic congressional office.
Debt-ceiling impasse could spark recession, 9% unemployment
Failure by lawmakers to raise the government's borrowing limit would throw economy into reverse, economist warns.
Republicans dig in on debt limit
The short-term budget passed by the House on Tuesday that would keep the government running and avoid default will fail in the Senate without Republican support.
Bipartisan police reform talks collapse in Congress
Lawmakers for months have been trying to reach agreement over police reforms.
French ambassador returning to Washington after tiff over submarine deal
The French ambassador, Philippe Étienne, will return to Washington next week.
U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to global supply
A senior administration said this brings the total number of vaccine doses committed by the U.S. to more than 1 billion.
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