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House Democrats Ask Pentagon for Details on Plan to Reduce Civilian Casualties

In a letter on Tuesday, more than 40 lawmakers called it imperative that the military uphold “consistent standards for protecting the lives of civilians.”

In Impasse Over New Covid Relief Aid, Neither Side Is Willing to Bend

The White House wants more money for treatments, tests, vaccines and research, but Republicans in Congress insist the administration will have to repurpose existing...

Nine House Democrats Test Positive for Covid After Late-Night Voting and Retreat

Three representatives reported positive coronavirus tests on Tuesday morning. Several others tested positive after a party gathering last week in Philadelphia.

How a Murdoch Hopes to Save American Democracy

Kathryn Murdoch is trying to change how elections are run. It’s a work in progress.

House Democrats Push Biden to Build a Better Midterm Message

House Democrats have been pressing the president to come up with a bumper-sticker-worthy slogan. The White House says it’s sharpening its message.

In South Carolina, Nikki Haley Finds Some Distance from Trump

Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, used a well-timed endorsement of Representative Nancy Mace to get on the opposite side of the former...

Congress Clears $1.5 Trillion Spending Bill, Including Ukraine Aid

President Biden is expected to sign the measure, the first major spending bill since he took office.

Michael Flynn Invokes Fifth Amendment Before Jan. 6 Panel

The Trump ally and former national security adviser is the latest high-profile witness to sidestep questions from the House committee by citing the right...

The I.R.S. plans to hire 10,000 workers to clear a tax return backlog.

More than 20 million returns remain unprocessed, the agency said.

Why Redistricting May Lead to a More Balanced U.S. Congress

This year’s congressional map, despite continued gerrymandering, is poised to have a nearly equal number of districts that lean Democratic and Republican.

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