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The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults -- a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.
More than 100 state lawmakers to join Texas Democrats for voting rights rally
The Texas Democrats have been in Washington D.C. since July 12 in an effort to block GOP lawmakers from overhauling the state's election laws.
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White House calls on states to prevent evictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House moved Monday to pressure state and local governments to swiftly adopt policies to protect renters after an eviction moratorium expired over the weekend , potentially pushing millions of Americans out of their homes.
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Some Democrats call on McCarthy to resign after comment 'hard not to hit' Pelosi with speaker's gavel
Some Democrats are calling on House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy to resign after he said it would be "hard not to hit" Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a the speaker's gavel.
US expands Afghan refugee program as Taliban violence rises
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday expanded its efforts to assist at-risk Afghan citizens flee Taliban violence as fighting intensifies ahead of the U.S.
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Analysis: GOP mask defiance is all about the 2022 ballot box
Analysis: Republicans are betting that voters will blame Democrats for any ongoing suggestion that they protect themselves and others from the coronavirus.
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Dems ask McCarthy to recant Pelosi taunt as tensions rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several House Democrats have called on House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to apologize to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or resign after audio surfaced of him saying at a weekend fundraiser that it would be “hard not to hit her” with a gavel if he’s sworn in as speaker after...
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$1T infrastructure bill gets first action as senators dig in
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought to speed up consideration of a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Monday, promising that Democrats would work with Republicans to put together amendments for consideration this week.
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58 percent say Jan. 6 House committee is biased: poll
A majority of voters say they believe the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is biased, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey. Fifty-eight perce…
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Here's what comes next for the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
Chuck Schumer aims to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill this week, before the Senate leaves for its August recess.
Mexico bars US from returning many migrant families, threatening to make border crisis worse
AUSTIN, Texas — Mexico has barred the United States from sending migrant families back across the border, using emergency measures put in place at the start of the pandemic, the Washington Examiner has learned, a development that threatens to exacerbate the border crisis.
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Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19 and has had 'flu-like symptoms' despite being vaccinated | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina announced Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated and has experienced "flu-like symptoms," but said that he now has only "mild symptoms" and is very glad he had been vaccinated because "without vaccination I am...
Lawsuit over migrant expulsions resumes after talks between U.S. and advocates collapse
U.S. border officials have been using a public health law first invoked by the Trump administration to expel some migrants without allowing them to request asylum.
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Biden ignores Pelosi's call to extend eviction ban despite Kavanaugh opinion
President Biden and the White House as of Monday morning didn't respond to a statment from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team calling on the executive branch to extend the federal eviction moratorium.
Biden administration wary of Supreme Court intervention on eviction rules, White House says
The White House said some administration officials are concerned that challenging the Supreme Court's June ruling on the federal eviction moratorium could lead justices to strike down the use of emergency funds to keep people from getting kicked out of their homes.
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Senate scrambles to pass infrastructure bill this week after House leaves for August break
The House left Washington on Friday without voting on whether to extend an eviction moratorium, prompting protests from progressive Democrats.
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More than 100 state legislators to join Texas Democrats in Washington for voting rights pressure campaign | CNN Politics
As the Texas legislature enters the final week of its special session, state Democrats are bringing in reinforcements from around the country to Washington, DC, in a final push to pressure federal lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation.
Dominion, Maricopa County refuse to comply with state Senate subpoenas in Arizona audit
Maricopa County and Dominion Voting Systems have both refused to comply with a subpoena from the GOP-controlled Arizona state Senate demanding that representatives from the county and the comp…
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Trump PACs paid lawyers nearly $8 million as he fought election results and impeachment
Former President Donald Trump's political action committees spent nearly $8 million on legal matters related to the 2020 recount and his impeachment fight.
U.S., U.K, and Israel blame Iran for fatal drone attack on oil tanker
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. is "confident" Iran conducted the attack.
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Republicans demand 'robust' debate on infrastructure amendments
Senate Republicans said they are seeking a “robust” amendment debate on Monday before advancing a bipartisan infrastructure proposal, presenting yet another pitfall in the quest to pass the biggest investment in roads and bridges in decades.
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China has accused Australia of vaccine sabotage in the Pacific. Here's why.
A spat between China and Australia over Covid-19 vaccines highlights the tense geopolitics of the Pacific region.
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Democrats seek to abolish anti-abortion Hyde Amendment – but how far are they willing to go?
Congress has blocked federal dollars from paying for abortion coverage for decades now. But that could change if pro-choice Democrats have their way.
Trump's kingmaker status faces test in Ohio special election
GROVE CITY, Ohio (AP) — As soon as it became clear last week that a Texas congressional candidate backed by Donald Trump would be defeated in a special election , the former president's allies quickly shifted their attention to Ohio to ward off another embarrassing loss.
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Biden urges landlords to pause evictions as White House scrambles for solutions to extend moratorium
The White House has said only Congress, not the White House, can extend the evictions freeze after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Federal watchdog investigating Fort Bliss Army base housing migrant children
Incidents of self-harm, panic attacks and escape attempts among migrant children housed at Fort Bliss have alarmed federal officials who worked at the site.
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Afghanistan: Street fighting rages as Taliban attack key city
The militants are battling to take control of a provincial capital for the first time in years.
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Trump attorney says he will fight release of tax returns
An attorney for former President Trump says he will fight to block the release of his tax returns days after the Department of Justice ordered them turned over to the Democratic-led House Ways…
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No Juuls on the Acela: Infrastructure bill bans vaping on Amtrak
Don’t even think about pulling out a vape on your next Amtrak ride.
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Treasury Dept to invoke 'extraordinary measures' as Congress misses debt-ceiling deadline
The Treasury Department will begin conducting emergency cash-conservation steps to avoid busting the U.S. debt ceiling.
Taliban accused of ‘massacring civilians’ in Afghan border town
US and UK accuse Taliban of killing dozens of civilians in possible ‘war crimes’ in Spin Boldak, south Afghanistan.
DOJ watchdog warns about FBI using female support staff photos in sex-trafficking stings
The support staff members "are not certified undercover employees," and the conduct could place them "in danger of becoming the victims of criminal offenses," the IG said.
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With evictions resuming, tenants scramble for assistance
BOSTON (AP) — The eviction system, which saw a dramatic drop in cases before a federal moratorium expired over the weekend, rumbled back into action Monday, with activists girding for the first of what could be millions of tenants to be tossed onto the streets as the delta variant of the...
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Psaki attacks Florida's DeSantis, governor's office fires back: 'Psaki is the one playing politics'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday dinged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, saying at some point the Republican is going to have to “choose” public health over politics.
A Brain Drain Among Government Scientists Bogs Down Biden's Climate Ambitions
WASHINGTON — Juliette Hart quit her job last summer as an oceanographer for the U.S. Geological Survey, where she used climate models to help coastal communities plan for rising seas. She said she was demoralized after four years of the Trump administration, in which political appointees...
The Trump campaign’s ‘Four Seasons’ landscaping fixation went deeper than you know
There was a second expense — unknown until now — at another landscaping company with a nearly identical name during the 2020 campaign.
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Five things to watch in two Ohio special election primaries
Two special House primaries in Ohio Tuesday have emerged as potential predictors of whether the centrist or more ideological wings of both the Democratic and Republican parties hold more sway headi…
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Giuliani rips Ukraine investigation: ‘I committed no crime’
Rudy Giuliani on Friday slammed a Justice Department investigation into his alleged dealings with Ukraine, contending that he “committed no crime.”“I committed no crime, and if you think I com…
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Schumer weaponizes August recess to advance Biden agenda
The majority leader knows senators' desires to leave the capital in August will drive quicker action on two major bills.
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As Senate takes up infrastructure, Schumer says 'The longer it takes to finish the bill, the longer we'll be here' | CNN Politics
The Senate is gearing up for a fight over amendments to the newly finalized bipartisan infrastructure bill in what could turn into a long and drawn-out process ahead of an anticipated final vote.
Stephen Miller: DHS lying about deportations, ‘media was duped’
When the press release from the Department of Homeland Security landed at 5:13 p.m. Friday, it appeared to report good news about the border.
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Trump to object to release of tax returns -lawyer
Former U.S. President Donald Trump will challenge a recent U.S. Justice Department order that his tax returns should be turned over to a House of Representatives committee, one of his personal lawyers signaled on Monday.
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Biden nominee for US anti-Semitism envoy blasted Ilhan Omar comment as 'textbook' example
President Biden’s nominee to serve as U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism once blasted Rep. Ilhan Omar’s controversial statements criticizing Israel.
Antisemitic Posts Are Rarely Removed By Social Media Companies, A Study Finds
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok took no action on 84% of antisemitic posts, despite pledging to crack down on hate speech, according to the Center to Counter Digital Hate.
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Infrastructure bill would end pandemic-related tax break early
The bipartisan infrastructure bill released late Sunday would speed up the expiration date of a tax credit designed to help businesses retain employees during the coronavirus pandemic.A provis…
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UK summons Iranian ambassador over oil tanker attack
Diplomatic row over attack on MV Mercer Street escalates as Iran warns it is ready to respond to any security threats.
Pandemic pessimism is back on the rise, new polling finds | CNN Politics
Americans' concerns about coronavirus are again on the rise after previously hitting their lowest point in the pandemic, according to two surveys released Monday.
Pro-Trump social network inundated with terrorist propaganda: report
The pro-Trump social network Gettr has been flooded with terrorist propaganda just weeks after its launch, marking an early speed bump for the nascent platform. Gettr, which was started l…
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Ambassador: US orders 24 Russian diplomats out by Sept. 3
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian ambassador to the United States says Washington has ordered 24 Russian diplomats to leave the country by Sept. 3, a move that comes shortly after the U.S.
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules gas stations can be liable for drunken driving accidents
A July ruling by the New Mexico Supreme Court found gas stations can be held liable for selling fuel to intoxicated drivers.
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Obama to host Covid-compliant 60th birthday party amid rising virus concerns, source says | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama will celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend with a party in Martha's Vineyard, with many Covid-19 safety protocols in place amid heightened concerns over the Delta variant, a source familiar with the planning told CNN.
Special election ignites battle over who is ‘welcome’ in Black caucus
Senior members of the Congressional Black Caucus have thrown in with Shontel Brown against Nina Turner in a big Democratic primary in Ohio.
Barack Obama scales back 60th birthday bash due to coronavirus concerns
COVID-19 testing is required ahead of former President Barack Obama's 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard. Here's everything we know.
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Biden leans on governors and mayors to deflect heat over evictions
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will brief them Tuesday on the distribution of rental assistance authorized by Congress.
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Poll: Majority of voters say more police are needed amid rise in crime
A vast majority of voters say more police are needed on the street amid concerns over a rise in violent crime across the country, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey.Seventy-five per…
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EU slaps more sanctions on Nicaraguans, including Ortega’s wife
Rosario Murillo, the vice president and Pres. Daniel Ortega's wife and 7 others were found to be violating human rights and undermining democracy or the rule of law.
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Israeli court adjourns appeal against Sheikh Jarrah expulsions
Palestinian families reject court proposal to stay in homes as ‘protected tenants’ if they recognise Israeli ownership.
ASPCA spending may not be what donors expect, CBS News investigation finds
The ASPCA is not an umbrella organization for local organizations with SPCA in their names.
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Biden urges states to speed aid after Congress, CDC unable to extend eviction moratorium
House Democrats failed last week to push through a last-minute extension of the federal moratorium, which expired Saturday.
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Biden headlining Democratic Party fundraising event
President Biden is headlining a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee on Monday evening in an effort to build up resources ahead of next year’s midterm elections
Biden, Pelosi struggle with end of eviction ban
President Biden and congressional Democrats are locked in a stalemate over who bears responsibility for extending a federal eviction ban that lapsed Sunday. Millions of Americans are facing ho…
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Democrats at odds over extending federal eviction moratorium
The federal moratorium expired Saturday night and millions are living in fear of becoming homeless.
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Biden White House, under pressure from Democrats, responds on evictions
Responding to political pressure to extend the now-expired federal ban on evictions, the Biden administration announced Monday new measures to help prevent evictions.
Goldman Sachs raises banker pay after 95-hour week complaint
The pay rise comes as top city banker says young recruits should stop moaning about long hours.
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Yellen to brief House Democrats on Tuesday on rental aid
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will brief House Democrats on Tuesday about the efforts to distribute $46.5 billion in rental assistance to millions of Americans who are facing eviction.Speaker Nan…
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Spectacular video of sharks plowing through millions of fish off Southampton NY
Footage of the feeding frenzy was captured by drone.
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Some Republican U.S. senators snipe at $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill
The U.S. Senate will try to complete work this week on a $1 trillion infrastructure investment bill that would bring long-awaited improvements to roads, bridges and mass-transit systems, even as some Republicans began complaining about the details.
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Senate unanimously passes resolution naming Hip-Hop Day and Hip-Hop Month
The simple resolution was introduced by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.).
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2 more DC police officers who responded to Capitol insurrection have died by suicide | CNN Politics
Two more DC police officers who responded to the US Capitol insurrection have died by suicide, authorities announced on Monday, bringing the total to four officers who have taken their own lives in the aftermath of the January 6 riot.
Police officers become candidates as policing debate rages
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In his first campaign ad as a Republican candidate for Nevada governor, Joe Lombardo picks up a badge, a gun and a tactical vest that says “police” while a 911 call plays in the background.
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More wildfires possible in the West as fire conditions worsen
Fire conditions in the West are worsening this week, increasing the possibility of more blazes.
Jesse Jackson arrested at Poor People’s Campaign March in DC
This is the latest arrest of several this year for Rev. Jesse Jackson, who joined on Monday other protesters from the Poor People’s Campaign March outside Union Station in D.C. in support of the Democrats' sweeping election reform bill.
Biden administration renews Title 42 order, as ACLU fights back
The rights group is resuming a lawsuit against the administration for its use of a public health order to expel migrants. Biden officials have no plans to stop using it.
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Biden nominee linked to tree-spiking plot unanimously opposed by American Loggers Council
The ALC sent a memo to the Senate obtained by Fox News noting they “do not generally weigh in on the nominees or the confirmation process” but that Tracy Stone-Manning’s nomination to lead the BLM was a different case.
Biden's judges: More diverse and more of them
WASHINGTON (AP) — With no Supreme Court opening to slow them, President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats are putting judges on federal trial and appellate courts at a much faster clip than any of Biden’s recent predecessors, including former President Donald Trump.
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Biden not attending Obama’s 60th birthday party
President Biden will not be attending former President Obama’s 60th birthday party on Martha’s Vineyard, a White House official confirmed. “While President Biden is unable to attend this weeke…
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Video appearing to show Detroit officer punching man prompts investigation
Detroit police said they are aware of "an allegation of excessive force in Greektown" and are reviewing the circumstances, officials said.
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At an extraordinary Olympics, acts of kindness abound
In an extraordinary Olympic Games where mental health has been front and center, acts of kindness are everywhere
Mark Zuckerberg cash discreetly leaked into far-left prosecutor races
Cash from Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg appears to have leaked into prosecutor races as part of his foundation's larger mission to reform the criminal justice system, a review of tax forms show.
Chappelle Fans Flock To D.C. Live Events As New Mask Mandate Is Announced
Dave Chappelle drew sold-out crowds to his live, indoor appearances in Washington, D.C. — 3,500 attended his show at the concert venue The Anthem and more than 2,000 came to the Kennedy Center.
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5 Miami Beach police officers charged after rough arrests of scooter operator, bystander
The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of July 26 inside the Royal Palm Hotel lobby.
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Lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho state lawmaker refused to answer questions she deemed “irrelevant” during a hearing Monday to determine whether she violated ethics rules by publicizing in disparaging social media posts the name of a woman who accused another lawmaker of rape.
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Bill and Melinda Gates are now officially divorced
Melinda French Gates’ petition for divorce, filed to the court in May, stated that the couple’s relationship was “irretrievably broken.”
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Michigan Dem's aide linked to critical race theory push
One of the aides for Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., serves on a diversity council that has promoted critical race theory (CRT) in education.
U.S. women's national soccer team loses to Canada in Tokyo Olympics semifinal
It was a stunning upset in Tokyo. The loss ended the U.S. team's bid for gold.
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Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian who fears for safety
TOKYO (AP) — Poland granted a visa Monday to a Belarusian Olympic sprinter who said she feared for her safety and that her team’s officials tried to force her to fly home, where the autocratic government was accused of diverting a flight to arrest a dissident journalist.
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Kathy Griffin: US comedian has surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Kathy Griffin is having half of her left lung removed, saying "doctors are very optimistic".
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It's in - and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package Sunday night, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s big priority.
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Kinzinger supports Jan. 6 commission subpoenas for McCarthy, Jordan
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Sunday said he supported issuing subpoenas for members of Congress who might have had conversations with former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6 before rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol – even if that includes fellow Republicans Kevin McCarthy or Jim Jordan.
Already Distorting Events of Jan. 6, GOP Concocts Entire Counternarrative
In the hours and days after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, rattled Republican lawmakers knew exactly who was to blame: Donald Trump. Loyal allies began turning on him. Top Republicans vowed to make a full break from his divisive tactics and dishonesties. Some even discussed removing him from...
Bipartisan negotiators unveil 2,702-page infrastructure bill
After weeks of negotiations, the Senate will begin march toward final vote.
Breakneck pace of crises keeps National Guard away from home
SHADDADI, Syria (AP) — In the searing 108-degree heat, far from his Louisiana health care business, Army Col. Scott Desormeaux and his soldiers are on a dusty base near Syria’s northern border, helping Syrian rebel forces battle Islamic State militants and keeping an eye on Russian troops in the...
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Manchin says Senate wants to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill by Thursday
Members of the Senate remained in Washington, D.C., for a rare weekend session as they await legislative text.
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Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic leaders on Sunday called on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation's eviction moratorium, calling it a “moral imperative” to prevent Americans from being put out of their homes during a COVID-19 surge.
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Taliban push closer to front lines of two major Afghanistan cities
The Taliban has started to make inroads in two of Afghanistan’s major cities after they launched attacks at several airports on Saturday.Airports in the the second and fourth largest cities in the …
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Texas audit proposed by GOP would miss minor but real errors
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of Texas Republicans wants to audit the 2020 election results in just the large, mostly Democratic counties across the state. If they get their way, they'll miss many of the real — but minor — errors in the state's vote count.
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McCarthy says 'it will be hard not to hit' Pelosi with gavel if he becomes House speaker | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy joked at a Saturday night event that it "will be hard not to hit" House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with the speaker's gavel if Republicans take control of the chamber in the 2022 midterms and he becomes speaker.
Giuliani says he's willing to go to jail but those who put him there will have to suffer 'consequences in heaven'
Giuliani addressed the legal problems he faces for his time working as Donald Trump's personal attorney.
Alexander Vindman, NSC staffer who sparked Trump's first impeachment, tells his story
In "Here, right matters," retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman talks about reporting Trump's infamous Ukraine call, and the cost to him and his family.
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Gosar’s siblings pen op-ed urging for his resignation: ‘You are immune to shame’
Siblings of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) once again railed against their brother in a recent opinion piece, stepping up a call for his resignation while criticizing him for backing former Preside…
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McCarthy slammed for joking 'it would be hard not to hit' Pelosi with a gavel
Pelosi and McCarthy have been feuding over appointments to the Jan. 6 select committee and a new mask mandate in the House.
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Collins criticizes Jan. 6 panel as 'partisan,' Kinzinger says Trump may not need to testify
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of the GOP members of the House's January 6 committee, leaned into the idea Rep. Kevin McCarthy may be subpoenaed.
Pelosi turns tables on White House, urges eviction ban extension
The lapse of the moratorium this weekend meant millions of tenants around the country faced the risk of losing their homes.
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Pelosi, Democrats call on Biden to extend eviction ban
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democratic leaders are calling on the Biden administration to immediately extend the nation’s eviction moratorium
READ: Bipartisan infrastructure bill | CNN Politics
Here is the legislative text of the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which is more than 2,000 pages.
Will Trump be spoiler as California GOP seeks Newsom recall?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California could witness a stunning turnabout in a nation of deeply polarized politics if the liberal state dumps Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and elects a Republican to fill his job in a September recall election.
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Gun-wielding masked men shoot 10 in New York City attack, speed off on mopeds
Gun-wielding masked men shoot 10 in New York City attack, speed off on mopeds
Up next in the culture wars: Adding women to the draft
Conservatives have a new target in the culture wars: requiring women to register for the draft.The Senate Armed Services Committee included in its version of the annual defense policy bill a provis…
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Manchin: No filibuster exception for Democrats’ voting rights bill
Sen. Joe Manchin says he “can’t imagine” supporting making an exception to Senate filibuster rules in order to pass the Democrats’ wide ranging elections and campaign finance reform bill, which is a top priority for his party.
Big problems with small money? Republicans catch up to Democrats in online giving
For the first time in modern history, both parties are growing reliant on — and beholden to — their online constituents.
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Manchin: ‘I can’t really guarantee anybody’ reconciliation package will pass
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Sunday that he “can’t really guarantee anybody” that the massive spending package spearheaded by Democrats will pass through reconciliation.When asked by hos…
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Biden's Buy American push is good politics but bad economics | CNN Politics
With votes in the Senate to advance his bipartisan compromise last week, President Joe Biden took a big step toward upgrading America's infrastructure.
Myanmar military extends emergency, promises vote in 2 years
BANGKOK (AP) — Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar’s military leader on Sunday declared himself prime minister and said he would lead the country under the extended state of emergency until elections are held in about two years.
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Gavin Newsom slammed for mask 'hypocrisy' and 'ignoring science' by GOP gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder
Conservative radio show host and Republican California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder slammed Gov. Gavin Newsom as “anti-science” and a “mask hypocrite.”
Biden Promised to Restore the Iran Nuclear Deal. Now It Risks Derailment.
WASHINGTON — Days before a new hard-line president is set to be inaugurated in Iran, Biden administration officials have turned sharply pessimistic about their chances of quickly restoring the nuclear deal that President Donald Trump dismantled, fearing that the new government in Tehran is...
Senate introduces text of bipartisan infrastructure package
Senators will try to pass the nearly $1 trillion legislation before they leave at the end of the week for their scheduled August recess.
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Ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court justice overseeing election review says integrity concerns warrant 'very thorough examination'
Michael Gableman, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, said he wants to investigate issues to build voters' confidence in the electoral process.
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Susan Collins: Infrastructure bill has enough Republican support to pass in Senate
"I think we will be able to lay down the bill later today and begin perhaps consideration of some amendments," the Maine Republican said on CNN's "State of the Union."
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Donald Trump builds war chest of $102 million entering 2nd half of 2021
New disclosure reports filed Saturday night show that Donald Trump's affiliated political committees have a total of $102 million in cash on hand going into July.
Wisconsin GOP quietly prepares Ron Johnson backup plans
Wisconsin Republicans are waiting anxiously for Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) to make a decision on whether he will run for reelection and are quietly considering backup plans in case he doesn’t …
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Crypto organizations say $28 billion tax plan in Senate infrastructure bill poses an 'imminent threat' to the industry
Cryptocurrency organizations said Biden's multibillion tax plan included in the Senate's infrastructure bill would threaten the industry's biggest players.
Inside a KKK murder plot: Grab him up, take him to the river
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — Joseph Moore breathed heavily, his face slick with nervous sweat. He held a cellphone with a photo of a man splayed on the floor; the man appeared dead, his shirt torn apart and his pants wet.
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Schumer announces bipartisan group has finalized legislative text on infrastructure bill | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on the Senate floor that the bipartisan group of senators has finalized legislative text of the infrastructure bill, after hours of last-minute additions and edits to the more than 2,000-page legislation.
Researchers paint bleak picture of forest fires beyond 2030
The devastating fire seasons plaguing California’s Sierra Nevada may be a thing of the past after 2030, and that has scientists worried.Their main concern? The area might not have enough trees left…
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The Unusual Group Trying to Turn Biden into FDR
In a city of ambitious influencers, a shadow cabinet hopes it can summon a new New Deal.
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Obama plans 'big' 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard as threats of delta variant continue
Former President Barack Obama is reportedly planning to host a 60th birthday party for himself on Martha’s Vineyard as threat of the delta variant continues.
How Disabled Americans Are Pushing to Overhaul a Key Benefits Program
When Congress created Supplemental Security Income in 1972, it left no question about its intentions. The program, lawmakers wrote, was “designed to provide a positive assurance that the nation’s aged, blind and disabled people would no longer have to subsist on below-poverty-level incomes.”...
Will Trump be spoiler as California GOP seeks Newsom recall?
California Republicans see a chance of ousting embattled Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in a September recall election
Democrats increase pressure on party leadership to act on eviction moratorium as White House shifts focus to federal aid | CNN Politics
Congressional Democrats are increasing pressure on their party's leadership to act on the now-expired federal eviction moratorium as the White House shifts its focus to unspent housing assistance after the order ended and left millions of renters in limbo.
Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee at the Olympics
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches.
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Grassley, Durbin push major criminal justice reform package as crime surges in big cities
Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are working to win Senate passage of a big criminal justice reform package this Congress.Why it matters: Crime is spiking in big cities. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is still working on a police reform measure. The bipartisan dynamic duo atop the...
Africa's most populous city is battling floods and rising seas. It may soon be unlivable, experts warn | CNN
Cars and houses submerged in water, commuters wading through buses knee-high in floods, and homeowners counting the cost of destroyed properties.
John Lewis aide hopes young Americans use lessons in posthumous graphic novel to change lawmakers' minds on voting rights | CNN Politics
As the fight over voting rights intensifies, a longtime aide to late Congressman John Lewis hopes young Americans will use the lessons in the civil rights leader's posthumous graphic novel to change lawmakers' minds on the issue.
Afghan forces bomb Taliban in bid to halt advance on cities
Government forces are fighting Taliban assaults on major cities, including in Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.
'Sex tests' on athletes rely on faulty beliefs about testosterone as a magical strength hormone
The Olympics uses flawed science to impose hormone restrictions on trans and intersex athletes. Now Republicans want to do the same to trans children.
Kinzinger: 'Significant amount' of subpoenas likely in Jan. 6 probe
“It’s going to be a thorough investigation for sure,” the Illinois Republican said on ABC’s “This Week.”
DC Mayor Bowser photographed maskless at wedding reception after reinstating mask mandate
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser was reportedly spotted without a face mask during an indoor wedding reception Saturday night, hours after her indoors mask mandate went into effect.
Olympics Latest: Krajewski wins individual eventing gold
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year’s delay because of the coronavirus pandemic: Julia Krajewski of Germany won individual eventing gold after countrymate and two-time defending champion Michael Jung stumbled during the...
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No hangovers or beer bellies: Cannabis firms try to woo booze drinkers
Major beer companies are investing in THC-infused drinks, but the sector represents less than 2 percent of the overall $20 billion marijuana market.
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Sen. Barrasso argues spending bill price tag will be 'much higher' than what Dems admit
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., argued on Sunday that the price tag of the massive spending bill will be “much higher” than what Democrats are admitting “at a time that we just can’t afford it.”
U.S. men's volleyball eliminated early at Olympics
The U.S. men’s volleyball team was eliminated after pool play at the Olympics for the first time since 2000 after losing in three sets to Argentina
Nearly 400 migrants pulled off overcrowded wooden boat near Tunisia
Two NGO boats on Sunday rescued close to 400 Middle Eastern and south Asian migrants from a wooden boat off the coast of Tunisia.The humanitarian ships, Sea-Watch 3 and Ocean Viking, transferred 39…
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Collins criticizes Jan. 6 panel as 'partisan,' Kinzinger says Trump may not need to testify
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, one of the GOP members of the House's January 6 committee, leaned into the idea Rep. Kevin McCarthy may be subpoenaed.
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EXPLAINER: How gymnastics evolved from 'exercising naked'
TOKYO (AP) — The word gymnastics is derived from the ancient Greek “gymnazein," meaning “to exercise naked.” The sport, now among the Olympics’ most beloved events, was born millennia ago, as young men trained for war in the buff.
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The painful history of anti-Asian hate crimes in America
While hate crimes in the U.S. increased last year by 2% overall, hate crimes against Americans of Asian-American and Pacific Islander descent rose by 146%; they have had to weather discrimination and violence many times before.
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Kosovo honors Beau Biden for his service to the country
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani awarded a presidential medal to President Biden's late son, Beau Biden, on Sunday for his work in Kosovo in the country's postwar years. Why it matters: The medal honors Beau Biden's work helping train local prosecutors and judges in Kosovo with the Organization for...
Some Of Our Favorite Olympic Photos, So Far
Take some time to enjoy pictures of the bigger and lesser- known moments from the summer games.
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Peter Thiel flexes financial muscle ahead of 2022
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel is establishing a reputation as a financial powerhouse in GOP circles, shaking up marquee 2022 races with contributions that could make him among the biggest players in…
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Texas-born Italian sprints from unknown to Bolt’s successor
TOKYO (AP) — The 100 meters at the Olympics is the event that turns sprinters into kings: Jesse Owens, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt. On one of the most unusual nights the sport has ever seen, fans, experts, and even the racers themselves needed a lineup card.
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Florida HBCU doles out $16 million to pay off student debt
Students graduating from Florida A&M University got a big surprise during graduation. The historically Black college spent $16 million to cover student costs.
91 wildfires are now burning across the US, with Oregon's Bootleg Fire growing to over 400,000 acres | CNN
Seven new large fires were reported Sunday, bringing the total number of wildfires raging in the United States to 91, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
US and UK accuse Iran of drone strike on oil tanker
The United States and the United Kingdom on Sunday accused Iran of Thursday's drone strike on an oil tanker that resulted in two deaths.
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How ‘Coward and Phony’ Tim Pool Became One of the Biggest Political YouTubers on the Planet
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/Alamy/GettyBy mid-afternoon of Jan. 4, it had become increasingly clear that a slew of far-right actors were gearing up for violence at the Capitol. Tim Pool derided and dismissed the accurate reporting out of hand.Of all the ideological...
POLITICO Playbook: BIF’s next roadblock: paranoia
And Rep. Adam Kinzinger says to expect a "significant amount of subpoenas" from the Jan. 6 committee.
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Dolly Parton invested royalties from Whitney Houston song into Black community in Nashville
Legendary musician Dolly Parton said that she invested royalties from a Whitney Houston song to a local Black community in Nashville, Tenn., the Washington Post reported.During an appearance o…
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Democratic heavyweights converge on Cleveland as 11th District primary stokes intra-party heat | CNN Politics
The final weekend of campaigning for the primary in Ohio's 11th Congressional District brought to life the divisions that still exist deep inside the Democratic Party, despite broader signs of unity during the first six months of the Biden administration.
Suburban NY county considers letting police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages
AOC blames Democrats for eviction moratorium expiring: 'We cannot in good faith blame the Republican Party'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on Sunday blamed Democrats – both in the House of Representatives and at the White House – for allowing the eviction moratorium to expire, as millions of American families are at risk of being kicked out of their homes.
U.S. medalist Raven Saunders does 'X' protest at Olympic ceremony to support oppressed
The silver medal-winning shot putter raised her hands above her head in an "X" formation at the podium, likely violating rules against demonstrations at the games.
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Crews making significant progress battling Western wildfires
Containment of the Bootleg Fire in remote southern Oregon was up to 74% on Sunday. It was 56% contained a day earlier.
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An Olympic Runner Fell During The Last Lap Of The 1,500. She Still Won The Race
Suddenly well behind the leaders, Dutch distance runner Sifan Hassan stood up and turned on the gas. Eleven of the world's fastest runners stood between her and victory.
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North Dakota man to stand trial in attack that killed 4
More than two years after four employees of a North Dakota property management firm were slain, the man charged in their deaths is going on trial
Climate change fears spur more Americans to join survivalist schools
"If something breaks down, if the grid drops out, all of this modern technology fails us instantaneously," instructor Shane Hobel said. "These skills will keep you alive — period."
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How much are Olympic medals worth? | CNN
Olympians taking part in Tokyo 2020 are competing for a chance to write a page in the history books -- and hopefully bring home a medal.
Mystery of Whitey Bulger murder deepens as 2 inmates are moved out of solitary
A group of inmates were whisked to solitary confinement after the notorious gangster’s killing. Nearly three years later, all but one have been moved out.
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Out-And-Proud Raven 'Hulk' Saunders Takes Silver In Women's Shot Put
Saunders said she's been open about her mental health struggles so others don't feel alone. It's also why she wears her identities so proudly as a gay Black woman.
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Rep. McCarthy facing calls to resign after reportedly joking about hitting Pelosi with gavel
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing calls to resign after he reportedly joked about hitting Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., with a giant gavel he was gifted at a dinner in Nashville Saturday evening.
Black scientist fights to fund her potential cancer laser treatment: Bias in health funding
Black health care nonprofit leaders on how system bias in funding their organizations and research may hold back medical innovations.
US shot putter Raven Saunders in first Olympic podium protest
Athlete known as the ‘Hulk’ crosses arms in an ‘X’ to show support for ‘oppressed people’.
Alexander Vindman on truth and its consequences
The retired Lt. Col. who filed a complaint against Trump over his phone call with the Ukrainian president talks about duty and the firestorm that ensnared him for speaking out, as retold in his memoir, "Here, Right Matters."
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Canada officially marks first nationwide Emancipation Day
August 1 is now recognised across Canada as Emancipation Day, marking the end of slavery in the British Empire in 1834.
Four killed in Northern California helicopter crash
The helicopter went down northwest of Sacramento in Colusa County, authorities said.
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New York police chief gets $774K payout after contract is terminated
A police chief in New York will receive $774,193 after officials terminated his contract.
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The rent is now due, America | CNN Politics
US could see an eviction crisis as Covid cases from the highly contagious Delta variant surge.
Japan: Belarus runner involved in airport standoff is safe
Japan’s government says a Belarus track sprinter is safe after she alleged her Olympic team tried to remove her from Japan in a dispute that led to a standoff at Tokyo’s main airport
Big brains may have helped birds survive dinosaur-killing asteroid
A fossil skull from a bird that lived in the time of dinosaurs sheds light on how the ancestors of modern birds escaped extinction.
Officials investigate how rare Sumatran tigers in Indonesia caught COVID-19
Officials are investigating how two rare Sumatran tigers in Indonesia became infected with COVID-19.The two tigers, 9-year-old Tino and 12-year-old Hari, became ill and started showing COVID-1…
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Transcript: Senator Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation," August 1, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn't Expect To Compete In
Skinner was tapped to compete in the vault individual final after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health.
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Transcript: Neel Kashkari on "Face the Nation," August 1, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Protests against mandated COVID-19 vaccines pop up across US
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
Graham 1st vaccinated senator to test positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is “very glad” he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be “far worse.”
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COVID confusion meets GOP defiance: The Note
President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci are confronting defiance, though the more problematic enemy may be weariness.
FDA authorizes first Covid antibody treatment to prevent infections
The unvaccinated or people with weak immune systems at high risk of severe disease can receive an injection if exposed to an infected person.
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Nanjing: Concerns in China grow as Delta outbreak spreads
Authorities are carrying out mass testing and have imposed sweeping lockdowns across 15 provinces.
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Poll: Slim majority in U.S. backs return of masking
The Monmouth survey found a strongly partisan divide, with 85 percent of Democrats supporting a return of mask rules but three-quarters of Republicans opposed.
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U.S. Republican report says coronavirus leaked from Chinese lab; scientists still probing origins
A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, said a report by U.S. Republicans released on Monday, a conclusion that U.S. intelligence agencies have not reached. The report also cited "ample evidence" that Wuhan...
Washington Examiner to require vaccination for employees
The Washington Examiner is requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. Employees of MediaDC, the outlet’s parent company, were sent guidance announcing a “mandato…
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US employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
NEW YORK (AP) — Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot.
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U.S. cases and deaths from COVID-19 rise, so do vaccinations -U.S. officials
Cases of COVID-19, along with hospitalizations and deaths from it, have increased in the last week, U.S. officials said on Monday, even as vaccination rates grow amid concern over the highly contagious Delta variant.
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White House offers states COVID 'surge teams' as delta variant cases climb
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients sent a letter to governors offering federal support as hospitals in some states are at capacity.
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'Very glad I was vaccinated': GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid
Graham said he was now experiencing "mild symptoms" and added that had he not been vaccinated, he would have felt far worse.
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NYC to recommend, not mandate masks for vaccinated people indoors
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday that he is not imposing a mandate for people to wear masks, but he did "strongly recommend" that people do so in public indoor spaces, whether they are vaccinated against coronavirus or not.
Covid is surging in Florida. Doctors and nurses are back in crisis mode.
"Every day I come to work and I’m tired and I’m ready for people to be vaccinated," said one hospital nurse.
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Doctors see patients frustrated with new COVID-19 masking guidelines
Many doctors expressed concern their patients are frustrated by the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on mask-wearing and other COVID-19 precautions.
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CDC rebuffs Biden bid to reinstate COVID-19 eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has turned down President Joe Biden's request for a new scaled-down pandemic-related moratorium on residential evictions, citing a lack of legal authority to take the action, the White House said on Monday.
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Average daily COVID-19 infections topped last summer’s peak, CDC says
Nationwide COVID-19 infections have surpassed last summer’s peak, White House officials said Monday, but vaccination rates are increasing in states with some of the highest COVID-19 infection…
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Denver issues vaccine mandate for city workers and ‘high-risk’ private employees
The Denver city government on Monday announced that it would be issuing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for public city workers as well as some high-risk private-sector workers.”The City and Count…
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Immigrant groups return to court to fight Biden admin’s Covid restrictions at border
An American Civil Liberties Union attorney said they were left with no choice after “seven months of the administration retaining the patently illegal and inhumane Trump administration Title 42 policy.”
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Supreme Court won't block Maine's Covid restrictions on churches
The church pointed to the delta variant in asking the court to decide on restrictions that have already been lifted.
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Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers
There's "anger and frustration" toward vaccine holdouts, said one business owner seeking jab mandates for workers and customers
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Is it legal to mandate Covid vaccines? In many circumstances, yes | CNN Politics
For those who are refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine, there are a lot of legal ways for public and private actors to make that decision painful.
Refugees pushed to back of the line amid vaccine shortages
NEW DELHI (AP) — Salimullah, a Rohingya refugee, has been living in the Indian capital of New Delhi since 2013 when he fled violence in Myanmar. Stateless, and now homeless after a fire razed his camp, the 35-year-old lives in a tent with as many as 10 other people at a time.
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White House once again makes Covid-19 the focus of Biden's schedule | CNN Politics
The White House is making a concerted effort to return the focus of President Joe Biden's schedule to Covid-19 this week as the year-and-a-half-long pandemic again consumes his agenda amid a new spike in cases.
Gottlieb says vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness from Delta variant
"We still see that these vaccines are doing a very good job preventing symptomatic disease, preventing hospitalization and death."
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Fauci: More 'pain and suffering' ahead as COVID cases rise
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, also said he doesn’t foresee additional lockdowns in the U.S.
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Biden officials say US is still better off than earlier in pandemic despite new steps to fight Delta variant | CNN Politics
Biden administration officials on Sunday sought to message urgent steps taken last week to contain an increase in Delta variant Covid-19 cases as necessary to keep Americans safe, even as they said the country remains in a far better place than earlier in the pandemic.
GOP report on COVID-19 origins homes in on lab leak theory
A House Republican lawmaker’s investigation into the origins of COVID-19 is raising concerns that the pandemic outbreak stemmed from a genetically modified virus that leaked from the Wuhan Institut…
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NIH Director Collins: Masks on children under 12 'is a really smart thing to do'
National Institute of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins said that the coronavirus delta variant poses a new threat to the population compared to previous forms of COVID-19, and that all effective measures should be used to slow the spread, including a return to wearing masks indoors in some areas.
U.S. administers 346.5 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines -CDC
The United States had administered 346,456,669 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of Sunday morning, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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Republican report says coronavirus leaked from China lab; scientists still probing origins
A preponderance of evidence proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility, said a report by U.S. Republicans released on Monday, a conclusion that U.S. intelligence agencies have not reached.
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South Carolina governor accuses health experts of ‘hyperbole’
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) on Sunday accused health experts of “hyperbole” and “exaggeration” in regards to the current COVID-19 surge brought on by th…
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Pfizer, Moderna to raise prices for Europe: Report
Europe is keen to shore up protection and curb the spread of the more transmissible Delta variant.
Florida breaks COVID-19 hospitalization record with more than 10,200 patients
Florida broke a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations on Sunday, reporting more than 10,200 patients.According to data reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, 10,207 COVID-…
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Europe's vaccine passes reveal some pockets of resistance
VERONA, Italy (AP) — Shouts of “Liberty!” have echoed through the streets and squares of Italy and France as thousands show their opposition to plans to require vaccination cards for normal social activities, such as dining indoors at restaurants, visiting museums or cheering in sports stadiums.
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A Covid-19 outbreak in Provincetown helped change the CDC's mask guidance. Here's what residents learned and how they're responding | CNN
The July 4 holiday is always a huge celebration in the small town of Provincetown, Massachusetts, with a long lineup of parties and festivities that usually bring in thousands of visitors from across the country to the top edge of Cape Cod.
NIH director doesn't 'understand' DeSantis's optional mask order
National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins is questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's latest executive order blocking mask mandates at public schools as students prepare to return for the fall semester.
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Fauci warns 'things are going to get worse' with COVID
Dr. Anthony Fauci and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on ABC's "This Week" Sunday.
NIH director: Mask guidance is ‘mostly about protecting the unvaccinated’
Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, said on Sunday that the new mask guidance released last week urging fully vaccinated people to wear face coverings indoors in cor…
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Link between cases and deaths greatly weakened in delta surge
The delta variant-driven summer COVID-19 surge in the United States has so far proved much less deadly than previous waves, thanks in large part to vaccinations.
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Buttigieg on federal union pushback to vaccine mandate: ‘This is about protecting lives’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday defended the federal government’s recent decision to require employees to either be vaccinated against the coronavirus or undergo regula…
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New mask guidelines trigger backlash
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new mask guidance is spurring confusion and backlash as the country tries to respond to the shifting threat of the delta variant. Many pu…
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Fauci: 'I don't think we're going to see lockdowns'
Fauci also warned, however, that "things are going to get worse" as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.
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The data shows the unvaccinated don't fear the virus, even as they are most at risk | CNN Politics
In July, 44% of vaccinated adults indicated they were extremely or very concerned about the virus. This was up from 36% in late June. Among the unvaccinated, concern was stable at 23%. The opposite, in theory, should be the case.
Fauci says unvaccinated Americans are "propagating this outbreak" as Delta spreads
Fauci said the newest data shows the coronavirus vaccines protected against serious illness and death.
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Hundreds of staffers at two San Francisco hospitals test positive for COVID-19
At least 233 staffers at a pair of San Francisco hospitals have tested positive for COVID-19, the majority of whom were fully vaccinated but became infected with the delta variant.Fifty-five c…
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Transcript: Dr. Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation," August 1, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Oklahoma GOP fundraising off vaccinations, yellow stars
The Oklahoma Republican Party on Friday raised funds through a Facebook post that appeared to compare being unvaccianted to being a Jew in Nazi Germany.In a photo posted on the party’s offici…
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," August 1, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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