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McConnell makes Covid vaccine push in new ad

The Senate majority leader has not been shy about pushing people to get vaccinated, launching radio ads in Kentucky last month.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the Capitol on Aug. 3, 2021.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the Capitol on Aug. 3, 2021.
4h ago

Texas Republicans' restrictive election bill gets final green light

The legislation, which will likely be challenged in the courts, is a sweeping overhaul of election rules and regulations in Texas.
People rally against a controversial voting bill at the state Capitol on June 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas.
People rally against a controversial voting bill at the state Capitol on June 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas.
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GOP-led states challenge Biden administration on transgender rights

The suit is seeking to strike down directives allowing trans workers and students to use bathrooms and join sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Image: transgender pride flag
Image: transgender pride flag

Black men executed in 1951 for rape granted posthumous pardons by Virginia governor

The“ Martinsville Seven," as the men became known, were all convicted of raping 32-year-old Ruby Stroud Floyd, a white woman on Jan. 8, 1949.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, left, looks over the electric chair in the death chamber at Greensville Correctional Center prior to signing a bill abolishing the penalty in Jarratt, Va., on March 24, 2021.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, left, looks over the electric chair in the death chamber at Greensville Correctional Center prior to signing a bill abolishing the penalty in Jarratt, Va., on March 24, 2021.
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn promotes false election claims, warns of 'bloodshed' if fraud occurs in future

The 26-year-old freshman lawmaker made the remarks Sunday at an event at the Macon County Republican Party headquarters in Franklin, N.C.
Protests As Joint Session Of Congress Confirms Presidential Election Result
Protests As Joint Session Of Congress Confirms Presidential Election Result

August was a tough month for Biden — and September could be worse

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Governors Affected By Hurricane
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Governors Affected By Hurricane

Satellite photo suggests North Korea back at work on nuclear arsenal

"The only reason this reactor operates is to make nuclear weapons. The fact it's running means they're going to add to their stockpile," said an expert.
Image: North Korea's Yongbyon reactor
Image: North Korea's Yongbyon reactor

Illinois Democrats set to OK new legislative maps over criticism

The maps, which lawmakers posted online for the first time Monday afternoon, will be used in elections for the next decade.
Lawmakers speak prior to the start of a House Rules Committee Hearing at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., on February 10, 2021.
Lawmakers speak prior to the start of a House Rules Committee Hearing at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., on February 10, 2021.

Cuomo's legal woes continue, could cost public at least $9.5M

Cuomo’s successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, can decide whether the state will continue to pay lawyers to defend the former governor.
New York Governor Cuomo Holds His Daily Coronavirus Briefing In Washington, D.C.
New York Governor Cuomo Holds His Daily Coronavirus Briefing In Washington, D.C.
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U.S. climate envoy Kerry visits Asia for talks on emissions

Talks in Japan and China, the two Asian economic powerhouses, will be "to engage with international counterparts," the State Department said.
Image: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends a news conference in Paris, France
Image: U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends a news conference in Paris, France

Army general was the last soldier to leave Afghanistan

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, was the last to board the final flight out of the Kabul airport Monday.
Image: 82nd Airborne Division commander the last Soldier to leave Afghanistan
Image: 82nd Airborne Division commander the last Soldier to leave Afghanistan