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Sen. Manchin called for a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) delivers remarks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S. November 1, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Manchin calls for vote on bipartisan infrastructure bill

Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki will meet with House GOP investigators to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Reuters

COVID-19 deaths top 5 million as top White House official tests positive

Despite controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress, the Democratic Party's divide is keeping it from passing President Biden's agenda.

Democratic divide stalling Biden’s agenda, raising primary prospects

The Albany County Sheriff discussed the Cuomo criminal complaint.

Sheriff addresses Cuomo complaint, New York AG to run for governor

Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger, one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump, will not seek reelection for a seventh term. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger gets emotional as he speaks during a hearing by the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., July 27, 2021. Oliver Contreras/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Republican Trump critic Kinzinger will not seek reelection

President Biden met with Pope Francis

Biden meets with Pope Francis as communion controversy looms

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Delayed asylum applications in Mexico push migrants north to Southern border

Oil company leaders testified on climate change. FILE PHOTO: Darren Woods, Chairman & CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation speaks during a news conference at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

Oil company leaders testify on climate change in front of House committee

Biden announced a framework for the larger part of his spending plan

Biden pushes spending plan before heading overseas for summits

After being hailed as the progressive savior for a conservative state, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema now finds herself at odds with many who voted for her.

Kyrsten Sinema: From progressive prize to Democrat dealbreaker

Merrick Garland defended his school board memo Wednesday. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Department of Justice on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, October 27, 2021. Tasos Katopodis/Pool via REUTERS

Garland defends school board memo in the face of Senate criticism

Manchin appears hesitant on billionaire tax to pay for spending bills.

Pelosi optimistic about spending bills, Manchin unsure about billionaire tax

Internal research first publicized by The Wall Street Journal revealed Instagram and Facebook knew its products harmed children and teenagers.

Just how dangerous are Instagram and Facebook to underage users?

With just days until Virginia's 2021 gubernatorial election, the mudslinging between Youngkin and McAuliffe has taken new forms.

Virginia gubernatorial race takes on fake signs and a classic book

Executives with YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok testified in front of a Senate subcommittee.

Social media scrutiny continues with YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat

President Biden spent his weekend in discussions on his spending bills.

Ahead of summits, stumping, Biden focuses on spending bills

Trump's legal team has claimed executive privilege as the House select committee investigating the Capitol riots seeks riot-related records.

Executive privilege isn’t the same as complete immunity, expert explains

The Treasury Department reported progress on managing the deficit. FILE - This May 4, 2021, file photo shows the Treasury Building in Washington. The U.S. budget deficit hit $2.54 trillion for the first 10 months of this budget year, fed by spending to support the country after the pandemic-induced recession. The figures keep the deficit on track to be second largest annual shortfall in U.S. history, behind only the most recent fiscal year that ended Sept. 30. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

As debt ceiling debate looms, Treasury Department reports deficit progress

Accusations of flying unaccompanied migrant kids to US cities in secret

China responded to comments Biden made on Taiwan.

US issues new warnings on China, country responds to Biden comments

The House voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt.

Steve Bannon indicted, surrenders after House vote to hold him in contempt

Trump announced the launch of his own media company.

Trump to launch his own media company, social media platform

Mudslinging in the Virginia governor’s race gets dirty

A voting bill failed in the Senate. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to reporters following the Senate Republicans weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 19, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Senate blocks voting bill for the third time this year