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Biden To Address Chaotic Kabul Evacuation Amid Criticism

Facing a torrent of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to airport pandemonium and cumbersome red tape.

Big Win For $1T Infrastructure Bill: Senate Shows It Can Act

With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on Tuesday, a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joining to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns Over Sexual Harassment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

The Biden administration on Friday announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that began at the start of the pandemic and was scheduled to expire next month. The Education Department said this will be the final extension.

Graham 1st Vaccinated Senator To Test Positive For COVID-19

Sen. Lindsey Graham has become the first senator to disclose a breakthrough infection after being vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying Monday he is β€œvery glad” he received the vaccine, without which his current symptoms would be β€œfar worse.”

Rural SC Counties Worry Redistricting Will Curb Their Power

South Carolina’s rapid growth isn’t happening in rural areas, and people who live outside places like Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the state’s suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, are worried this year’s redistricting is going to take away more of their dwindling power.

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