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.
Obama, Bush, Clinton join forces with new group helping Afghan evacuees
The organization, Welcome.US, formally launches Tuesday.
Abortion providers warn Supreme Court against upholding Mississippi law
Mississippi officials are asking the Supreme Court to overrule its abortion precedents.
DOJ adopts new rules for federal monitors of police departments
Garland announced the changes in a speech to the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Amy Coney Barrett says Supreme Court justices aren't "partisan hacks"
Barrett delivered a lecture hosted by the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville.
Gottlieb says vaccines could be approved for kids 5-11 by end of October
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said for skeptical parents, getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 is not a "binary decision."