Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Biden signed legislation making June 19 a federal holiday to commemorate emancipation. The bill passed the House 415 to 14 and the Senate unanimously, with leaders highlighting the moral weight of ending slavery and the day’s historic significance.
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House votes to repeal two decade old military authority
The House approved a 268 to 161 vote to repeal a 2002 authorization for use of military force over Iraq. The bipartisan support aligns with Senate leadership backing by Majority Leader Schumer to bring the measure to a floor vote later this year. Gregory Meeks called the action a turning point.
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U S moves to speed antiviral pills for COVID and other viruses
The United States plans 3.2 billion dollars to speed development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other potential pandemics. Fauci announced the program at a White House briefing, aiming to ease reliance on IV therapies and push private sector research and manufacturing.
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Court rules in favor of Catholic foster agency
The Supreme Court unanimously overturns Philadelphia policy that withheld foster contracts from Catholic Social Services for not certifying same sex couples. Chief Justice Roberts writes the decision protects the agency’s religious beliefs while serving children, noting no same sex couple has sought CSS placement. The ruling narrows the issue to contract language rather than a broad religious freedom/anti discrimination balance.
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Voting bill showdown as Manchin plan faces GOP opposition
The Senate prepares for a key Tuesday vote on a sweeping voting and election law rewrite. Democrats seek Manchin backed changes while Republicans unite to block, threatening a filibuster with no bipartisan support. Stacey Abrams supports Manchin proposal but GOP pushback remains stiff.
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