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Biden expected to pick Jeff Zients as chief of staff, succeeding Ron Klain, sources say
President Joe Biden is expected to name Jeff Zients as his next White House chief of staff, replacing Ron Klain, according to several sources familiar → Read More
Republicans seize on crime in the midterms, but some locals say they are still waiting for real solutions
While crime rates are declining in 2022 in major cities, Republican midterm candidates have seized on past the spikes in violence and voters' anxieties on the issue → Read More
With enough monkeypox vaccine finally in hand, US seeks to make more shots at home
After securing enough doses in the national stockpile to vaccinate the most at-risk Americans against monkeypox, the federal government says it has begun... → Read More
For pregnant women with cancer, doctors fear abortion bans 'could be a death sentence'
Oncologists worry restrictions on abortions after Roe v. Wade's reversal could force pregnant cancer patients to delay critical treatments, like various chemotherapies → Read More
Period-tracking apps may help prosecute users, advocates fear
Abortion advocates fear period-tracking apps and other digital footprints could be used against abortion-seeking people in states where it is now illegal. → Read More
Roe's overturning won't affect abortion access for service members, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says its military medical facilities will still be able to provide abortions in case of rape, incest or health harm to the mother. → Read More
Responding to Roe's demise, some liberals tell Biden: 'Do absolutely everything'
After Roe v. Wade was struck down, progressive activists, reproductive health care advocates and even fellow Democratic lawmakers want Joe Biden's White House to do more → Read More
Responding to Roe's demise, some fellow Democrats tell Biden: 'Do absolutely everything'
After Roe v. Wade was struck down, progressive activists, reproductive health care advocates and even fellow Democratic lawmakers want Joe Biden's White House to do more. → Read More
Texas GOP 'rebukes' Republicans working on gun deal, declares opposition to gay and trans people
The Texas Republican Party issued a formal rebuke of multiple GOP senators supporting a bipartisan gun deal, including Sen. John Cornyn → Read More
Buffalo shooting renews calls for body armor regulation
The mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, has renewed a debate about tactical body armor, which is largely unregulated across the country. → Read More
US preparing to approve evacuation from embassy in Ukraine: Sources
US preparing to approve evacuation from embassy in Ukraine. → Read More
Jan. 6 artifacts collected at American History Museum point to organization, planning and violence
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has a collection of artifacts from the Jan.6 Capitol riot. → Read More
Rep. Dan Kildee recounts 'traumatic' Jan. 6 attack, a year later
Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee gives a look at the attack on the U.S. Capitol from inside the building as the insurrection unfolded. → Read More
Russia may be 'looking to move further' into Ukraine, its foreign minister warns
The Russian government is "looking for the opportunity to move further" into Ukrainian territory, the country's foreign minister warned in an exclusive interview. → Read More
Climate change provisions remain crucial piece of reconciliation debate
Progressive leaders have been quick to underscore their commitment to the climate-related provisions in the sweeping budget package. → Read More
Line 3 pipeline resistance continues as activists ask Biden admin to shutdown project
If completed and fully operational, the line will be able to carry 760,000 barrels a day of Canadian oil from North Dakota to Wisconsin. → Read More
Progressive lawmakers urge extension of eviction moratorium
They argue that communities with lower vaccination rates and higher COVID-19 cases also often have many renters “at heightened risk of eviction.” → Read More
Our troops need more than a salute this Memorial Day. They need food.
Americans are used to showing their patriotism on Memorial Day, but experts say this holiday many of the nation’s troops need more than a salute -- they need food. → Read More
What Biden has done on climate change has activists applauding
This week Biden has doubled down on climate change, hosting an international virtual summit with 40 world leaders this Earth Day. → Read More
Advocacy groups step up to help Americans living in cars and on the street receive stimulus payments
Many of the most vulnerable people in the U.S. are struggling to access funds. → Read More