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Joe Biden wants to spend $80B on rail projects. What does that mean for California?

Suddenly the long-delayed, long-embattled California high speed rail project has powerful friends in Washington, D.C.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 27, 2021

Hawley partners with NY Democrat on bill to reform military sexual assault response

WASHINGTON — Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is partnering with New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on legislation aimed reforming how the military deals with sexual assault.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 25, 2021

Blinken is making his first trip to Israel this week, and Pompeo isn’t far behind

WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Israel this week at the same time that his successor, Antony Blinken, will take his first official trip to the region, three people familiar with his plans told McClatchy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 25, 2021

McConnell announces opposition to Jan. 6 commission as he seeks to move past Trump

WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell formally announced his opposition on Wednesday to a special commission to study the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 19, 2021

GOP fears taking ‘eye off the ball’ for next election, as Trump keeps focus on 2020

WASHINGTON — Republicans trying to help their party regain power next year are growing increasingly worried that former President Donald Trump and his allies continuing to spread false claims about the 2020 election will jeopardize their mission.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2021

Amid lingering reports of sexual harassment in ranks, Biden to address Coast Guard cadets

WASHINGTON — A growing debate over the ability of the armed services to investigate sexual assault and harassment provides a backdrop of controversy to President Joe Biden’s commencement address this week at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. It comes amid a high-profile case at the academy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2021

COVID vaccine hesitancy remains a ‘major barrier’ in rural areas, new CDC study finds

WASHINGTON — Coronavirus vaccine coverage is substantially higher in urban areas across the country than in rural communities, where hesitancy remains a “major barrier” for public health officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found in a new study published Tuesday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2021

Is it a HIPAA violation if businesses request proof of COVID-19 vaccine? What experts say

Some businesses are lifting face mask requirements for customers who are vaccinated against COVID-19, raising questions about medical privacy.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 18, 2021

COVID relief continues: Here’s how parents can get a monthly tax payment this summer

WASHINGTON — Eligible parents can get up to $300 per child from Washington as a monthly tax payment starting July 15, the Treasury Department said Monday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 17, 2021

Trump to headline NC Republicans’ state convention this summer

WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump is returning to North Carolina.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 17, 2021