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Texas lawmakers pass new congressional maps bolstering GOP

Texas Republicans approved on Monday redrawn U.S. House maps that favor incumbents and decrease political representation for growing minority communities, even as Latinos drive much of the growth in the nation’s largest red state.

Youngkin campaign ad uses McAuliffe's words to showcase his stance against parents influencing schools

The campaign of Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin has clapped back after his Democratic opponent, Terry McAuliffe, accused him of “twisting” the Democrat's words on education.

Some Democrats warn they could vote against giant spending bill if key climate provisions nixed

Several Senate Democrats expressed concerns Monday about Sen. Joe Manchin's refusal to support key climate change provisions in the sweeping spending and tax package backed by President Joe Biden, with some going as far as warning they may withdraw their support for the package if it significantly weakens the climate proposals.

Democrats are developing a replacement for cornerstone climate measure in sweeping economic package

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota confirmed to CNN that Democrats are developing a replacement for the clean electricity program in their sweeping economic package. The program will likely be dropped from the bill after opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, CNN reported Friday.

FDA to approve 'mix and match' approach to vaccine booster shots: report

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is planning to approve allowing Americans to receive a different COVID-19 vaccine for booster shots than the vaccine originally taken.

Lack of charges against Admiral McDonald did not mean allegation was 'unfounded,' military police say

News/Politics: Military police say that the lack of charges against Admiral Art McDonald does not mean the allegation of sexual misconduct made against the former top military commander was unfounded.

Committee investigating January 6 releases criminal contempt report detailing how Steve Bannon evaded subpoena

The committee investigating the January 6 Capitol Hill riot has released the contempt report on President Donald Trump's ally Steve Bannon, a document that outlines the efforts the committee took to get Bannon to comply with its subpoena -- and the failure by him to do so.

Analysis: The two legacies of Colin Powell

There are two important ways to consider Colin Powell upon his death from complications of Covid-19 despite being fully vaccinated.

Cindy Blackstock says she expects Ottawa to appeal ruling on compensation for Indigenous children

News/Politics/Power & Politics: Cindy Blackstock tells Power & Politics that, based on the prime minister's comments in Kamloops, she's expecting the federal government to appeal the Federal Court ruling on compensation for Indigenous children.

Biden to spend this week working behind the scenes to press Democrats on his sweeping domestic agenda

President Joe Biden has few public events on his schedule this week as he works behind the scenes to secure an agreement on his domestic agenda amid deep divisions within his party.

Powell to journalist Bob Woodward on his health struggles: 'Don't feel sorry for me'

Colin Powell opened up to journalist Bob Woodward about his health struggles in what may have been his last interview before his death.

America First Legal request for expedited FOIA on DOJ targeting school board 'violence' denied

The Department of Justice denied a request by America First Legal for expedited processing of a Freedom of Information Act request seeking information from the DOJ on its October memo.

State Department watchdog opens new reviews into US exit from Afghanistan

The State Department's watchdog has opened a number of reviews related to the US exit from Afghanistan, according to a letter from the acting inspector general obtained by CNN.

Trump suit against Jan. 6 Committee seeks to block release of records

Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack, calling the committee a 'sham' and an 'illegitimate investigation'

Biden to participate in CNN town hall in Baltimore on Thursday

President Joe Biden will take participate in a CNN town hall on Thursday in Baltimore, where he'll take questions as his administration continues to sell his ambitious legislative agenda to members of Congress and the nation.

Biden aides making the economic case for his legislative agenda in memo to lawmakers

President Joe Biden's aides are ramping up their sales pitch to congressional Democrats as talks on his economic agenda reach a critical stage.

Thomas Jefferson statue to be removed from New York City Chambers, commission rules

The New York City Public Design Commission voted to remove a statue of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States, from the New York City Council's chambers at City Hall.

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Pfizer asks Health Canada to approve COVID vaccine for kids five to 11 years old

News/Health: If Health Canada gives the green light, providers will be able to start offering the COVID-19 shot to kids under 12, though new child-sized doses might need to be procured.

Harris hitting campaign trail with McAuliffe amid tight race for Virginia governor

Vice President Kamala Harris this week will become the latest high profile Democrat to campaign with former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who holds a razor thin lead over Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin with 15 days to go until Election Day.