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Congress sends school meal waivers bill to Biden, but free meals are over for many
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Congress passed an extension for some of the school meal waivers that supported families and schools during the pandemic, but they'll end for many who got free meals for the last two years.
Trump-backed Britt defeats Brooks in Alabama Republican Senate runoff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Katie Britt has secured the GOP nomination for an Alabama U.S. Senate seat, ousting U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks in a runoff, according to a race call by The Associated Press.
School meal waivers expire in 9 days. After axing them, Congress may try to save them
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A group of lawmakers have agreed on a measure that would extend the school meal waivers that helped schools and families during the pandemic.
Arizona lawmaker Rusty Bowers details the pressure put on him by Trump and Giuliani
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Bowers testifies that Rudy Giuliani told him of allegations of voter fraud committed by undocumented immigrants or dead people who were listed as having voted.
The Jan. 6 committee holds its fourth hearing today. Here's what we know
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Tuesday's hearing is expected to focus on former President Trump's pressure on officials to change the results of voting in their states.
McConnell says he'll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.
The Jan. 6 committee has postponed its Wednesday hearing and will next meet Thursday
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
The select committee has announced without explanation that the hearing scheduled for June 15 has been postponed. The next hearing will take place June 16.
Barr calls Trump's fraud claims 'detached from reality' in Jan. 6 panel testimony
Monday, June 13, 2022
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said Donald Trump had no interest in what the facts were after the election, and debunked claims Dominion Voting Systems machines had been tampered with.
Former Trump advisers testify they urged him not to declare victory on election night
Monday, June 13, 2022
Rudy Giuliani, described at Monday's hearing as "intoxicated" on election night, urged the former president to say he had won, said senior adviser Jason Miller. His campaign manager pushed back.
Federal firefighters are waiting for pay raises they hope will help fill their ranks
Saturday, June 11, 2022
While they face longer and hotter wildfire seasons, federal firefighters are also battling staffing shortages in six of the nine regions across the country.
Starting on Sunday, you won't have to test for COVID-19 to fly into the U.S.
Friday, June 10, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is lifting its COVID-19 testing requirement for airline travelers coming into the country. It's a major change for the travel industry.
Parents of recent mass shooting victims urge Congress to act on gun control
Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Parents of children killed and wounded in shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde testified before Congress on Wednesday, imploring members to act quickly on gun control measures.
Senate gun law negotiators working toward a deal by the end of the week
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
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.
Primary contests to watch Tuesday, led by races in California, Iowa and Montana
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
June's primary calendar kicks off Tuesday with seven states holding contests. One local race to watch: LA mayor.
Dr. Oz wins the GOP Senate primary in Pennsylvania after McCormick concedes
Friday, June 03, 2022
Oz led McCormick by less than 1,000 votes as state officials conducted a recount after the May 17 primary.
The FDA is facing an investigation into its handling of the baby formula shortage
Friday, June 03, 2022
The Department of Health and Human Services wants to know if the FDA followed its rules and procedures in investigating the contamination of baby formula and recalling it.
President Biden calls for assault weapons ban and other measures to curb gun violence
Thursday, June 02, 2022
The address followed recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma. Biden said the measures aren't about taking away rights, but about protecting Americans.
For years White House interns have not been paid. That will soon change
Thursday, June 02, 2022
President Biden announced that White House interns will now be paid for the first time in history. Participating interns will be paid $750 per week starting this fall.
The Biden administration has announced new funding to help food supply chains
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Wednesday unveiled $2 billion in new funding to strengthen food supply chains hard hit by the pandemic.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she was wrong about the risks of inflation
Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells CNN she was wrong about the trajectory of inflation during interviews a year ago.