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A group of Democrats formed the Dads Caucus in the House, hoping to advocate for key democratic policies such as the expanded child tax credit and paid family leave.

There's a high-stakes tug of war over new homes. Many people who signed contracts before houses were built now are scared to buy them. Builders don't want them to back out and are keeping deposits.

Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.

The bill creates offices at DOJ, DHS, and the FBI to track domestic terror threats. GOP lawmakers argue it could allow federal officials to ensnare parents, a charge DOJ rejects.

Both bodies have passed legislation on the matter, and the effort is one of their last opportunities before the November elections to show voters they are addressing strained supply chains.

The chamber voted on a bill that caps the price of insulin at $35 a month but fate for the legislation in the Senate is unclear.

President Biden is urging Congress to send a burn-pits bill to his desk.

For first time homebuyers it was one of the hardest years ever to afford a house. But homeowners saw tremendous gains in housing wealth.

The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill faces dim prospects in the Senate.

Several big differences remain between the House and Senate versions of North Carolina's roughly $26 billion budget including teacher raises, tax cuts, and emergency powers.