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Janis Bowdler, former UnidosUS economic policy director, becomes the first counselor for racial equity to lead efforts serving underrepresented communities at the Treasury Dept.

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Pérez, who was confirmed after Republicans blocked a sweeping voting rights bill, will be the 2nd Circuit's only Latino judge.

Kim Wyman is the only Republican to hold statewide office on the West Coast.

Experts said renters continue to face major hurdles, including technology barriers, overcomplicated rules and long wait times.

An international group that sends abortion pills to women says demand in Texas is surging. But a new law will take effect in December that creates strict penalties for the procedure, including jail time. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.  

Trump sued last week to block a House committee from obtaining the first batch of documents from the National Archives.

President Biden’s reduced social spending plan is expected to include four weeks of paid family leave and a one year extension of the childcare tax credit. After months of internal battles among Democrats, he’s facing new urgency to act ahead of two international summits. 

Greene, R-Ga., has racked up $5,500 in House fines for mask violations.

Unvaccinated U.S. citizens and long-term residents will have to present a negative Covid test taken a day before re-entering the country.

Because their family members are Americans, they said in a letter to President Biden, it’s the U.S. government’s responsibility to bring them home.