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Biden admin plans to restart Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy in mid-November

President Biden had ended “Remain in Mexico,” calling it inhumane due to the violence migrant asylum seekers faced while waiting in Mexico for court dates.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle drives through a gate in the border fence after U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the point of entry with Mexico on Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle drives through a gate in the border fence after U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the point of entry with Mexico on Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas.

Court again lets Texas continue banning most abortions

The new decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals marks the third time since October that the restrictions have been allowed to stand.
Image: Marches Held Nationwide In Support Of Reproductive Rights
Image: Marches Held Nationwide In Support Of Reproductive Rights

Biden commission releases research into possible Supreme Court expansion

The panel will meet Friday to discuss factors that should determine whether and how to change the number of justices, among other reform proposals.
Image: Supreme Court building exterior
Image: Supreme Court building exterior

Texas abortion law supporters say states can reach own conclusions about constitutionality

An appeals court could rule on the Justice Department's challenge of Texas' abortion ban in the next several days.
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Virginia GOP candidate Youngkin criticizes supporters for venerating flag from Jan. 6 riot

The Virginia GOP gubernatorial candidate called it "weird and wrong" and disavowed political violence.
Image: Glenn Youngkin Campaigns Ahead Of Virginia Gubernatorial Election
Image: Glenn Youngkin Campaigns Ahead Of Virginia Gubernatorial Election

White House pushing Congress to reach deal on spending bill soon

“The time for negotiations is not unending, and we are eager to move forward,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.
Image: Cranes and cargo containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Md, on Oct. 14, 2021.
Image: Cranes and cargo containers at the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, Md, on Oct. 14, 2021.
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Jan. 6 panel to recommend citing Bannon for contempt

The chairman said that the vote comes after Bannon has refused to hand over documents or testify.
Image: Steve Bannon, the former adviser to President Donald Trump, in New York.
Image: Steve Bannon, the former adviser to President Donald Trump, in New York.

Biden admin to invest $100 million to address health care worker shortage

The program helps place primary care doctors in communities that have a hard time recruiting and retaining them.
Image: Ruby Partin, 63, and her adoptive son Timothy Huff, 5, visit the free annual Remote Area Medical health clinic on July 22, 2017 in Wise, Va.
Image: Ruby Partin, 63, and her adoptive son Timothy Huff, 5, visit the free annual Remote Area Medical health clinic on July 22, 2017 in Wise, Va.

N.H. Gov. Sununu clashes with fellow Republicans over employer vaccine mandates

The heated discussion separated Sununu from his Republican counterparts in other states, including Govs. Greg Abbott in Texas and Ron DeSantis in Florida.
Chris Sununu
Chris Sununu

Trump to be deposed Monday in protesters' lawsuit claiming assault by his security guards

Trump will be questioned under oath about a 2015 incident in which his security is alleged to have roughed up demonstrators outside Trump Tower.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 9, 2021.
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 9, 2021.
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Officials say it's 'the worst performing electricity system' in the U.S. Can it be fixed?

Officials say the crisis of "the worst performing electricity system in the United States" will be resolved soon, but members of Congress and people on the island remain skeptical.
Image: A man walks his dog in a street left in darkness by a power outage due to a cyberattack in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 10, 2021.
Image: A man walks his dog in a street left in darkness by a power outage due to a cyberattack in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, on June 10, 2021.