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GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham introduces 15-week abortion ban in the Senate
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has introduced a bill to create a federal ban on abortions at 15 weeks in an attempt to force Republicans to adopt a partywide consensus on the issue. → Read More
After spiking earlier talks, Manchin agrees to a new deal on climate and taxes
The agreement is a major reversal for Democrats who had narrowed their ambitions for the package to addressing looming lapses in the Affordable Care Act and changes to prescription drug prices. → Read More
Senate confirms Dettelbach to head firearms agency as gun violence grows
This is the first time in seven years that the Senate has confirmed a director for the ATF. → Read More
Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill
The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate. → Read More
Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week
Negotiations have narrowed proposals to address school safety, standards for safe gun storage, federal support for mental health programs and incentives for states to create red flag laws. → Read More
Sen. Murphy tries to get talks going on limited gun measures after Texas shooting
Even as some lawmakers say it's "nuts" not to take action, any measure faces exceedingly slim odds of passing in the 50-50 Senate. → Read More
House passes nearly $40 billion in aid for Ukraine and sends package to the Senate
The House added $7 billion to President Biden's request for military, economic and humanitarian aid before voting on Tuesday night. → Read More
Democrats promise votes on abortion rights despite vanishingly small odds of success
With the Supreme Court seemingly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Democrats look to legislation to keep abortion legal. → Read More
Biden picks a former federal prosecutor to lead the ATF as it targets 'ghost guns'
President Biden has picked Steve Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney in Ohio, to lead the agency as it cracks down on so-called "ghost guns," which are assembled from parts and lack serial numbers. → Read More
What happens if half of Congress dies? Even Congress isn't sure.
Lawmakers had a number of scares in recent years: a shooting at a GOP baseball practice, the pandemic and the Jan. 6 attack. But there are no clear plans for Congress to function in a catastrophe. → Read More
Sarah Lancashire becomes master — and teacher — of French cooking as Julia Child
Actress Sarah Lancashire transforms into the iconic Julia Child, the chef who popularized French cooking in America. → Read More
The White House says it's running out of money to cover COVID tests and vaccines
The White House asked for more money from Congress to keep its COVID response going. But that hasn't happened, so some things need to be wound down. → Read More
After 'Texas Sun,' Leon Bridges and Khruangbin seek solace on 'Texas Moon'
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin reflect on their second tribute to the sound of the Lone Star state in their upcoming EP, Texas Moon. → Read More
Forgot to get a fancy Valentine's bouquet? Fret not! Things can still come up roses
Roses are red, violets are blue, you forgot to order Valentine's Day flowers, didn't you? This article can help. A florist breaks down the dos and don'ts of DIY store-bought bouquets. → Read More
A new poll finds major warning signs for Biden and fellow Democrats
The NPR/Marist survey has President Biden with a 42% approval rating. Americans also don't feel the direct payments or expanded child tax credits Democrats doled out helped them much. → Read More
Planes, trains and bad bridges
The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill has passed Congress, but what exactly is in it? Today, the important, surprising, delightful line items. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. → Read More
Senate Democrats unveil a plan for a new tax on billionaires
Democrats say the tax on billionaire assets would help pay for President Biden's social spending bill. → Read More
Senate Republicans Block A Government Funding Bill In A Battle Over The Debt Limit
Republicans' opposition leaves the federal government teetering on the brink of a partial shutdown. → Read More
Democrats Hope To Undo Many Trump Tax Cuts To Fund Biden's $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan
A key House Democrat released a plan to increase taxes on corporations and top earners to help offset some of the cost of a plan for child care, community college and many other programs. → Read More
Sanders And Top Progressives Push To Make College Free For Most Americans
They are introducing legislation that would eliminate tuition and fees at public, four-year institutions for those from families earning up to $125,000 and make community college free for everyone. → Read More