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.
House clears stopgap measure to avert shutdown and suspend debt ceiling
The short-term continuing resolution was passed in a party-line vote of 220 to 211. It sets up a possible showdown with Republicans.
Biden says world stands at an "inflection point" in first U.N. address
"Simply put, we stand, in my view, at an inflection point in history," the president told the U.N. General Assembly.
Pelosi tells Democrats to prepare for "adjustments" to spending plan
"We must be prepared for adjustments according to the Byrd rule and an agreed to number," Pelosi wrote her fellow Democrats.
Justice Department faces hurdles in fight against Texas abortion law
The Justice Department also asked a judge to temporarily halt enforcement of the six-week abortion ban.
Congress faces long to-do list upon return to Washington
Democratic leaders are navigating divisions not only with Republicans, but also within their own party.
U.S. to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated to enter country
The new air travel policy from the administration will begin in November.
Supreme Court to hear blockbuster Mississippi abortion case December 1
Mississippi officials are asking the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Sanders says Democrats are "going to come together" on reconciliation bill
"The $3.5 trillion is much too low. A compromise has already been made, an agreement has been made," Sanders said.
NIH chief expects FDA to expand booster recommendation in "coming weeks"
A FDA panel on Friday declined to recommend booster shots for the general public.
Biden says he's "confident" Congress will deliver reconciliation package to his desk
The president said he's "confident" Congress will deliver the infrastructure and "Build Back Better" proposals to his desk.
Milley stands by communications with China amid new book
A new book reports Milley had two phone calls with his counterpart in China during the last months of the Trump presidency.
"We have been failed": U.S. gymnasts testify about Larry Nassar abuse
Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols and Aly Raisman appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee during a hearing on the FBI's mishandling of the investigation into Nassar.
Arizona sues Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The details of the new vaccine requirements from the Biden administration have yet to be finalized and released.
Justice Department restricts use of chokeholds, no-knock entries by feds
The move is the latest in a series of steps from the Biden administration to bolster law enforcement accountability.