Some Democrats fear midterm backlash without filibuster reform
Support for significant filibuster changes is still a long way off.
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CBS sitcom "United States of Al" takes on post-war life
On "The Takeout," Major Garrett discusses a new show about a Marine combat vet and his Afghan translator with its creators and with former top U.S. officials.
Billionaire Ray Dalio on income inequality and reforming capitalism
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Bridgewater Associates founder and billionaire Ray Dalio on turning around an America so deeply divided and drowning in debt.
Biden inauguration priest being investigated in California
Reverand Kevin O'Brien, a longtime Biden family friend, is on leave from the university he heads, which says the allegations involve potentially inappropriate conversations.
Buttigieg touts "once in a century opportunity" on infrastructure
The new transportation secretary said innovation in the transportation industry will help fight climate change.
U.S. looking to loan AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is "assessing how we can loan" 4 million doses.
Lawmakers move to close CEO-worker pay gap
CEOs make nine times what they did in 1975 — but companies' average workers are making just 12% more.
Post Trump, House GOP recruiting chair looks to build off 2020
Representative Carol Miller aims to grow "tent" of the House GOP, and flip the chamber in 2022.
U.S. to erase $1 billion in debt for students scammed by colleges
Department of Education is shelving formula that offered only partial relief to about 72,000 borrowers.
William Burns wins Senate confirmation as next CIA director
Senators approved Burns' nomination by unanimous voice vote, weeks after the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance his bid.
Bush calls for path for citizenship for undocumented immigrants
The former president spoke at SXSW as the Democrat-controlled House passed two bills that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Biden stimulus plan offers less help for small businesses
$50 billion going to small businesses amounts to just 2% of the overall relief package. But its more-targeted aid will help.
Democrats turn to environmental justice in inequality fight
Legislators are set to introduce a pair of bills focused on fighting "environmental injustice."
Biden postpones political event in Georgia after Atlanta shootings
President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with Asian American leaders during their trip to Atlanta tomorrow.
Xavier Becerra confirmed as Health and Human Services secretary
The 50-49 vote makes the 63-year-old Becerra the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
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