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Dr. Ashish Jha is the new White House COVID response coordinator

Dr. Ashish Jha is the new White House COVID response coordinator

President Joe Biden recently announced a new COVID plan to try to get things back to normal. Dr. Ashish Jha — a familiar face in the public health community — helped develop that plan.
by Tamara Keith and Elena Moore

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The truth in political advertising: 'You're allowed to lie'

The truth in political advertising: 'You're allowed to lie'

A campaign ad for Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for Arizona governor, includes baseless claims of a rigged 2020 election. Can candidates lie in their paid ads? The short answer: Yes.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Biden calls Putin a war criminal

Biden calls Putin a war criminal

President Joe Biden on Tuesday was asked by reporters whether he was ready to call Russian President Putin a war criminal. "I think he is a war criminal," he said.
by NPR Washington Desk

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The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2018

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2018

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time since 2018, in an effort to tamp down inflation. Additional rate hikes are likely in the months to come.
by Scott Horsley

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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

The White House hasn't indicated if the husband of Vice President Harris, Douglas Emhoff, is experiencing symptoms. Harris has tested negative but is not participating in a White House event tonight.
by Merrit Kennedy and Eric McDaniel

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The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The Senate approves a bill to make daylight saving time permanent

For those wishing for an end to annual clock shifting, this push in Congress is perhaps better late than never. It would still require House approval and President Biden's signature to become law.
by Joe Hernandez

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