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Democrats create bilingual tool to combat disinformation aimed at Latinos

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee created a collection of graphics in English and Spanish for people to use as a "rapid response" to disinformation.
Image: Dr. Melissa Pluguez Moldavskiy, Co-Medical Director of Unidos Contra COVID, administers a vaccine during an outreach event for the Latino community in Upper Darby, Penn., on Aug. 22, 2021.
Image: Dr. Melissa Pluguez Moldavskiy, Co-Medical Director of Unidos Contra COVID, administers a vaccine during an outreach event for the Latino community in Upper Darby, Penn., on Aug. 22, 2021.

Biden announces security pact with Australia, U.K.

The new agreement with Australia and the U.K. comes as the administration ramps up efforts to counter China's rising power.
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Conservative group files ethics complaint against AOC for attending Met Gala

“We are confident we complied with all ethics rules," Ocasio-Cortez's office said in a statement.
Image: Alexandria, Ocasio-Cortes, The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion - Arrivals
Image: Alexandria, Ocasio-Cortes, The 2021 Met Gala Celebrating In America: A Lexicon Of Fashion - Arrivals
1h ago

After Newsom's victory, California Democrats seek changes to recall process

Changing California's recall system, which was established in 1911, would require an amendment to the state Constitution.
Supporters of California Gov. Gavin Newsom wave signs and California flags while waiting for the arrival of the governor and President Joe Biden at a rally on Sept. 13, 2021, in Long Beach.
Supporters of California Gov. Gavin Newsom wave signs and California flags while waiting for the arrival of the governor and President Joe Biden at a rally on Sept. 13, 2021, in Long Beach.

Milley's office defends call with Chinese official against Trump's 'treason' allegations

Former President Donald Trump called the report of Milley's actions to defuse a possible military confrontation with China "treason."
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army General Mark Milley pauses at a news briefing at the Pentagon on Aug. 18, 2021.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Army General Mark Milley pauses at a news briefing at the Pentagon on Aug. 18, 2021.

'Vaccine requirements work': Biden meets with business leaders on Covid response

President Biden met with business leaders at the White House to discuss Covid-19 response efforts and vaccine mandates his administration will be promoting.
'Vaccine requirements work': Biden meets with business leaders on Covid response
'Vaccine requirements work': Biden meets with business leaders on Covid response
5h ago

'We have been failed': Simone Biles breaks down in tears recounting Nassar's sexual abuse

Biles and fellow gymnasts McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Maggie Nichols testified about their abuse in graphic detail at a hearing on the FBI's mishandling of the Nassar case.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles testifies during a Senate Judiciary hearing about the Inspector General's report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar on Sept. 15, 2021.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles testifies during a Senate Judiciary hearing about the Inspector General's report on the FBI handling of the Larry Nassar on Sept. 15, 2021.

For 200 years, Boston elected white men as mayor. Now, a woman of color will lead.

Michelle Wu led with 33 percent of the runoff vote. For the past 200 years, the office has been held exclusively by white men.
Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu speaks with the media after casting her ballot on Election Day in Boston on Sept. 14, 2021.
Boston mayoral candidate Michelle Wu speaks with the media after casting her ballot on Election Day in Boston on Sept. 14, 2021.

Biden to meet with top executives from Microsoft, Disney and others to promote vaccination mandate

According to the White House, early adopters of mandates have demonstrated that the strategy is highly effective at increasing vaccine uptake.
President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room at the White House on Sept. 08, 2021.
President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room at the White House on Sept. 08, 2021.
7h ago

Biden revokes Trump rule on student loan oversight, paves way for investigations

A group of Democratic lawmakers led by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown is pushing for increased oversight of the industry as a result of the revised interpretation of federal policy.
Image: A graduation ceremony at the University of California Los Angeles on June 14, 2019.
Image: A graduation ceremony at the University of California Los Angeles on June 14, 2019.