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Afghan President Flees the Country as Taliban Move on Kabul
Afghanistan’s embattled president has left the country, joining his fellow citizens and foreigners in a stampede fleeing the advancing Taliban.
Biden Team is Seeking Ways to Address Rising Energy Prices
President Joe Biden’s administration is moving at home and abroad to try to address concerns about rising energy prices slowing the nation’s recovery from the pandemic-induced recession.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19.
COVID Vaccines Would Be Required For Military Under New Plan
Top Pentagon leaders said in memos to the troops that the vaccine is a necessary step to maintain military readiness.
Texas Democrats Continue Holdout, Don’t Show for New Session
Texas Democrats are still refusing to return to the state Capitol.
Senate Votes to Advance Biden’s $1T Infrastructure Bill
The Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle.
Arkansas Judge Blocks State from Enforcing Mask Mandate Ban
An Arkansas judge has temporarily blocked the state from enforcing a law that prevents schools and other governmental agencies from requiring masks.
Capitol Rioters Enter 1st Guilty Pleas to Assaulting Police
Both defendants face more than three years in prison if a judge adheres to estimated sentencing guidelines.
Pause on Student Loan Payments Extended Through January
The Biden administration has announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that was scheduled to expire next month.
‘There Are Only So Many Beds': COVID-19 Surge Hits Hospitals
Coronavirus hospitalizations are once again surging as the virus’ more potent delta variant cuts across the country.