President Biden signed the $280-billion PACT Act into law Wednesday morning, expanding healthcare and benefits for veterans injured by wartime exposure to toxins. The law was a special victory for one California family.
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Jan. 6 committee opens hearings on Trump’s ‘attempted coup’
After over 10 months of working behind closed doors, a House Select Committee began presenting its findings on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and the involvement of former President Donald Trump. “President Trump summoned the mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack,” committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney said.
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U.S. officials deploy more troops to Europe as Russian advance stalls
U.S. officials deploy more troops to Europe as Russian advance stalls in its unprovoked attack of Ukraine, while the Kremlin appears to recruit Syrian fighters.
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Biden’s EPA proposes new rule to reduce smog from trucks and other heavy vehicles
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes new cuts to heavy vehicle emissions, targeting those chemicals that produce lung-damaging smog.
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White House launches ‘test to treat’ initiative for COVID-19
The White House has announced a “test to treat” initiative, in which Americans get can tested at and receive treatment from participating pharmacies, clinics and centers throughout the nation.
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‘Unprecedented’ backlogs with the IRS mean Americans could be facing a tough tax season
Taxpayers are likely to face delays in having their returns processed by the IRS, getting refunds and having questions answered in a timely manner.
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Omicron wave could be waning, according to the White House
The coronavirus surge caused by the Omicron variant looks to be on the decline in some parts of the country, White House officials said Friday.
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5 things to know about ordering free COVID tests
The federal website providing free at-home COVID-19 tests is open for orders. Here is how to order the tests, and what you need to know.
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Unprecedented coronavirus cases have officials urging scaled-back New Year’s celebrations
The warnings come as the nationwide number of newly confirmed COVID-19 infections roared to a record high and hospitalizations in California and elsewhere continue to increase.
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With Omicron exploding ‘incredibly fast,’ officials urge caution in coming days
Soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by the fast-spreading Omicron variant are prompting fresh concerns about end-of-year gatherings.