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Traveling this summer? CDC recommends everyone test for COVID-19 in days before flying

If you are traveling internationally or within the U.S. this summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends you test for COVID-19 in the days before flying.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2022

How US sanctions against Russia work

WASHINGTON — Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the United States and its allies have enacted the harshest sanctions ever imposed on a major power, targeting Moscow’s largest financial institutions as well as foreign reserves, its primary exports, its richest citizens and top government officials.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 14, 2022

‘Turn the page.’ Barnette says she wouldn’t support McConnell as GOP leader

WASHINGTON — Kathy Barnette, who has taken Republican leaders by surprise with her late break run toward the GOP Senate nomination in Pennsylvania, said she would not support Mitch McConnell to lead her party if she makes it to Washington.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 14, 2022

Who’s Karine Jean-Pierre? 5 things to know about the next White House press secretary

WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre is slated to step into her new role as the next White House press secretary within just a few weeks, the White House announced Thursday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 6, 2022

FDA limits use of Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine over blood clot risks, agency says

The use of Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, also known as Janssen, has been limited to “certain individuals” over rare blood clot risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday, May 5.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 5, 2022

Student loan debt canceled for 113,000 — and more may qualify. But time is running out

Temporary changes to a loan forgiveness program have led to the cancellation of about $6.8 billion in student debt for over 113,000 borrowers who work in public service, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 5, 2022

Obergefell was central to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on gay marriage. Now he’s terrified

WASHINGTON — In his draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito tries to limit the blast radius of his ruling by writing that abortion is fundamentally different from other privacy matters — like contraception and marriage equality — that have historically challenged the court.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 5, 2022

California anticipated a Supreme Court abortion decision. What it’s already done to fight it

WASHINGTON — Immediately following a report that United States Supreme Court justices would overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Gavin Newsom and other California leaders announced that they would work on putting the right to an abortion in the state Constitution.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 4, 2022

‘Mob rule over the rule of law': McConnell calls for investigation of Supreme Court leak

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is calling for a criminal investigation of the leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft memo signaling the end of the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 3, 2022

Biden meets with parents of Austin Tice, journalist missing in Syria

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met with the parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012, at the White House on Monday after journalists encouraged him over the weekend to prioritize Tice’s case.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 3, 2022