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Senate Votes to Scrap Biden Vaccine Mandate as Republicans Eye 2022

The action was largely symbolic, but it allowed Republicans to press an attack on Democrats that is likely to be central to their midterm election campaigns.

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Lawmakers Urge Instagram Head to Make Product Safer for Children

In a hearing held by a Senate subcommittee, lawmakers questioned Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, on internal research leaked by a whistle-blower that showed the social media app had a negative effect on some teenagers.

Father and Son Arrested on Suspicion of Starting the Caldor Fire

The men have not been charged but were arrested in connection with the 15th-largest blaze in California’s recorded history. It burned more than 200,000 acres near Lake Tahoe.

More Evidence Muddles Durham’s Case on Lawyer’s Meeting With F.B.I.

One disclosure dovetails with the special counsel John Durham’s indictment against Michael Sussmann, while several others clash with it.

House Votes to Impose Forced Labor Ban on Goods Made in Xinjiang

The lopsided margin reflected growing bipartisan anger at China’s human rights abuses against Uyghurs in the northwestern region.

Judge Appoints Special Master to Review Material Seized From Project Veritas

The group had sought the action to protect material covered by attorney-client privilege and what it said were its First Amendment rights.

California Positions Itself as a ‘Refuge’ of Abortion Rights

A new legislative proposal includes the recommendation to fund the procedure for low-income women who come to California for abortion services.

Supreme Court Seems Wary of Ban on State Aid to Religious Schools

The case, concerning a tuition program in Maine, seemed likely to extend a winning streak at the court for parents seeking public funds for religious education.

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

Pfizer and BioNTech say booster shots offer strong protection against Omicron.

Meadows Sues Pelosi in Bid to Block Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena

The suit came hours after the committee said it would prepare a criminal contempt of Congress referral against Mark Meadows, who was President Donald J. Trump’s chief of staff on Jan. 6.