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Biden year one takeaways: Grand ambitions, humbling defeats
After the turbulence and chaos of his predecessor, Donald Trump, Joe Biden was seen by voters as one who could restore a sense of normalcy and a reassuring tone to the White House. But Biden also found out, as all his predecessors have, that events beyond his control would shape his time in office and the public’s assessment of him.
Supreme Court justices aren't 'scorpions,' but not happy campers either
Anybody who regularly watches Supreme Court arguments is used to seeing testy moments. But you don't have to be a keen observer these days to see that something out of the ordinary is happening.
Netanyahu in talks to reach plea bargain in corruption trial
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's on trial for corruption, is in talks to reach a plea bargain. If it goes forward, it could force him to take a break from politics.
Trump officials interfered with the 2020 census beyond cutting it short, email shows
Former President Donald Trump's administration alarmed career civil servants at the Census Bureau by not only ending the 2020 national head count early, but also pressuring them to alter plans for protecting people's privacy and producing accurate data, a newly released email shows.
Feds pledge $60M for Minnesota bridges, more in years ahead
The $60 million is part of bridge work awards through the new federal infrastructure law. The state will have to put up matching money for some projects.
You'll be able to order free at-home COVID test kits starting on Wednesday
The new order doubles the number of tests the White House plans to buy — for a total of 1 billion kits. Biden said a website will launch next week so Americans can order the free tests.