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Why it matters: President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

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    DOJ employees press admin to grant time off for out-of-state abortions

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    Rise of ultra-MAGA right could play into Dems’ hands

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    Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address baby formula shortage

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    Garland meets with SCOTUS officials on security for justices

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    Kinzinger: Cawthorn loss "good for the country"

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    Elon Musk says he will vote for Republicans now

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    New York AG opens investigation on social media companies after Buffalo shooting

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    U.S. embassy in Kyiv to resume operations

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    Employees rise up the flag outside the US embassy in Kyiv on May 18, 2022, as the embassy reopens after closing it for three months due to the Russian invasion. Photo by Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images
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