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The original price tag for the plan that President Biden refers to as "human infrastructure" was $3.5 trillion. But moderates want that trimmed down to $1.5 trillion, a number that progressives consider too low.

Politics & Government

With clock ticking, Biden meets with progressives and moderates to secure his agenda

5:30pm October 19, 2021

by Barbara Sprunt

The White House is working with congressional Democrats to speed up negotiations on a possible multi-trillion-dollar economic package that addresses the social safety net and climate change.

Federal agents stand in front of a home connected to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

The FBI searched properties in Washington and New York linked to a Russian oligarch

5:10pm October 19, 2021

by Ryan Lucas

FBI agents executed search warrants at properties that are tied to metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska, who is sanctioned by the U.S. government.

Most of Texas' new districts are majority white, diluting power of voters of color

4:43pm October 19, 2021

by Andrew Schneider

Newly-drawn Congressional districts in Texas benefit white residents — even though it was the population growth among people of color that helped the state pick up two additional seats in Congress.

Jan. 6 committee votes on holding Steve Bannon in contempt for defying subpoena

4:43pm October 19, 2021

by Claudia Grisales

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has been looking at the causes of the riot. It's now voting on contempt resolution for Steve Bannon who defied its subpoena.

Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is President Biden's pick to lead the National Parks Service.

The National Park Service could soon have its first Native American director

12:25pm October 19, 2021

by Nell Clark

Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III could soon become the first Native American to head the National Park Service in the agency's history. A series of acting directors have led the department since 2017.

Washington State University head coach Nick Rolovich speaks to his players before an NCAA college football game against Portland State on Sept. 11 in Pullman, Wash.

Washington State fires its football coach over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

10:49am October 19, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

Head football coach Nick Rolovich and four assistants were fired for defying the state's vaccine mandate. School officials said a small number of university workers chose not to get vaccinated.

President Barack Obama speaks with former Secretary of State Colin Powell in the Oval Office on Dec. 1, 2010. Powell, who had broken his longtime Republican ties to endorse Obama in 2008, died Monday.

Politics & Government

In 2008, some Republicans claimed Obama was a Muslim. Colin Powell pushed back

10:48am October 19, 2021

by Alana Wise

The nation's first Black secretary of state notably broke from the Republican Party to endorse Barack Obama in 2008. He also gave a forthright condemnation of Islamophobia.

Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?

9:59am October 19, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Politics & Government

Trump files lawsuit to stop the release of documents related to the Capitol riot

7:12am October 19, 2021

Former President Donald Trump is suing the the National Archives and the House committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to block the release of documents.

News brief: Ga. murder trial, Trump sues over documents, mental health access

5:50am October 19, 2021

Jury selection begins in the trial of those accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. Ex-President Trump tries to stop the release of Capitol riot documents. The latest on mental health needs for children.

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