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Morning News Brief
Democrats and Republicans want to avoid a government shutdown. Senate panel will question a Facebook official over teens' mental health. A judge suspends Britney Spears' dad from her conservatorship.
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The U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Gets A Hearing In The House
Top U.S. military officials will testify Wednesday before a House committee on the withdrawal from Afghanistan. On Tuesday, there were sharp exchanges during similar questioning by senators.
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House Democrats Face Critical Deadlines All This Week
Democrats must untangle a potential government shutdown Thursday, a potential federal default, a vote on a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a related vote on as much as $3.5 trillion in spending.
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Morning News Brief
President Biden's agenda will face many tests this week. New COVID-19 cases have fallen by 20% over the last two weeks. In Germany's election, Social Democrats beat Chancellor Merkel's bloc.
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A Jury In New York Begins Deliberations In R. Kelly's Federal Trial
After six weeks of hearing from accusers, ex-employees and expert witnesses, the jury decides what's next for Kelly. He faces charges including sexual exploitation of a child, bribery and kidnapping.
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A Decision About Booster Shots For Fight COVID Could Be Coming Soon
The committee of independent experts advising the FDA on vaccines meets Friday. They'll be considering Pfizer's application to start offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all Americans older than 16.
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Morning News Brief
The FDA meets Friday to consider COVID-19 booster shots. The Capitol on Saturday faces its biggest security test since the Jan. 6 attack. The Wall Street Journal examines Facebook's internal memos.
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Morning News Brief
California's governor survives a recall election. A new book details concerns during the final days of the Trump administration. And, health care workers' burnout could be affecting patient care.
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To Fund The $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan, Democrats Aim To Undo Trump Tax Cuts
Democrats are finalizing plans to fund President Biden's domestic agenda, largely by rolling back tax cuts for wealthy people and corporations passed by Republicans during the Trump years.
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Democrats Are Divided Over President Biden's $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan
With the summer recess over, Capitol Hill lawmakers turn to the spending bill. Democrats have limited time to work out details on policies like expanded health care and universal pre-K.