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Biden promise U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on evacuation efforts and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

“We will get you home!” Biden makes promise to Americans stranded in Afghanistan

Microsoft reported that Russian operatives are intensifying attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. Reuters

Vice Presidential trip to Asia this weekend now carries a lot more weight

afghan refugees

Afghan refugees await evacuation to the US, but how many are there?

Afghan Independence Day

Protests, gunfire continue in Kabul on Afghan Independence Day

Student debt

US grants student debt forgiveness to those with severe disabilities

Nursing homes U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) response and vaccination program during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 18, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

More vaccine requirements: This time, Biden focuses on nursing home staff

Cori Bush

Rep. Cori Bush: The new progressive ally and a lightning rod for the right

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Recent 2020 census data sets up possible fight over redistricting

Taliban image Members of Taliban forces sit at a security tower of the interior ministry in Kabul, Afghanistan August 17, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Taliban take control, look to improve image to fearful Afghans

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“They feel betrayed”: Expert sounds off on the Afghans left behind

Biden Afganistan U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the crisis in Afghanistan during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

“I stand squarely behind my decision”: Biden breaks silence on Afghanistan

Capitol Hill reacts to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan falling

Afghans escape

7 People dead during chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans flee and Taliban completes stunning takeover

troops to Afghanistan Taliban fighters record a message after seizing Pul-e- Khumri, capital of Baghlan province, Afghanistan, in this still image taken from a social media video, uploaded August 10, 2021. Taliban Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Not over yet? More US troops on their way to Afghanistan

Biden prescription drugs U.S. President Joe Biden discusses his 'Build Back Better' agenda and administration efforts to "lower prescription drug prices" during a speech in the East Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 12, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Biden lays out vision for reducing the price of prescription drugs

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From the field to the Floor, the Senate’s Vote-A-Rama delivers viral moments

Health Human Services

Health and Human Services now the latest to require vaccination

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Census results released, a major step to reshape districts in House race

Taliban three capital cities Taliban fighters stand guard at a check point in Farah, Afghanistan August 11, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Kabul in trouble? Taliban seizes six more capital cities

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Biden picks up another win on budget blueprint, hours after bipartisan infrastructure deal passes

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With fiscal cliff looming, Democrats say the debt ceiling will not be addressed through reconciliation

Twitter has permanently suspended Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account.

Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal account

families details attacks Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 hold up their photos during an event outside the U.S. Capitol to introduce the September 11th Transparency Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation to improve transparency regarding federal 9/11 investigations, in Washington, U.S., August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Providing closure: DOJ to give 9/11 families more details on attacks

Senate infrastructure bill FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the U.S. Capitol is seen as Senators work to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill in Washington, U.S., August 8, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo

In big move, Senate sends infrastructure bill to House