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These 3 YA Novels Will Transform Your Summer Into Something Fantastic
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These 3 YA Novels Will Transform Your Summer Into Something Fantastic

A good fantasy novel can really transform the world — whether it's this world or another one entirely. Here are three YA fantasy novels to transform the dog days of summer for young readers.

These 3 YA Novels Will Transform Your Summer Into Something Fantastic

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How House Democrats' Campaign Chief Plans To Defy History In 2022

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., seen here during a House Intelligence Committee hearing in 2019, rejects the conventional wisdom that House Democrats will likely lose their majority next November. Yara Nardi/Getty Images hide caption

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How House Democrats' Campaign Chief Plans To Defy History In 2022

Republicans need to gain just five seats in next year's midterm elections to take control of the U.S. House. It's New York Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney's job to make sure that doesn't happen.

How House Democrats' Campaign Chief Plans To Defy History In 2022

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Infrastructure Agreement Advances, But It's Not A Done Deal

A bipartisan group of Senators worked out the details on how to pay for a massive infrastructure plan. But it faces a host of hurdles in Congress, including from members of both parties.

Infrastructure Agreement Advances, But It's Not A Done Deal

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The Senate Moves Ahead On A $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan

As the Senate moves forward with a procedural vote on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, they are also hoping to move a $3.5 trillion spending plan with just Democratic votes.

The Senate Moves Ahead On A $3.5 Trillion Spending Plan

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Senate Vote On Infrastructure Package Took Place Wednesday Evening

Bipartisan Senate negotiators say they have reached a deal on an infrastructure package and a procedural vote on the measure will take place Wednesday evening.

Senate Vote On Infrastructure Package Took Place Wednesday Evening

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Select Committee Heard From 4 Police Officers Who Defended The Capitol On Jan. 6

The Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol began its work Tuesday. Four police officers who defended the building that day testified.

Select Committee Heard From 4 Police Officers Who Defended The Capitol On Jan. 6

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Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Faces 1st Test Vote In The Senate

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is pressing ahead with a procedural vote on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal. Republicans want it delayed until work on a final bill is completed.

Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Faces 1st Test Vote In The Senate

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Progressives Are Hoping That Justice Stephen Breyer Steps Down At The End Of The Term

Progressive activists are watching the end of the Supreme Court session for a possible retirement announcement from Stephen Breyer, the court's oldest current justice. Breyer will turn 83 in August. Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP/Pool hide caption

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Progressives Are Hoping That Justice Stephen Breyer Steps Down At The End Of The Term

They want President Biden to appoint a young liberal to replace the 82-year-old justice. But Breyer has publicly shown no indication of whether he will stay or go.

Progressives Are Hoping That Justice Stephen Breyer Steps Down At The End Of The Term

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President Walks Back Threat To Block Infrastructure Deal Over Democratic Priorities

A bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal is back on track after President Biden walked back an apparent veto threat.

President Walks Back Threat To Block Infrastructure Deal Over Democratic Priorities

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Senate Democrats Take Up Act Which Would Expand Voting Rights

Senate Democrats have scheduled a procedural vote on their massive election overhaul bill. Without support from any Senate Republicans, it is expected to fail and debate on the issue will stall.

Senate Democrats Take Up Act Which Would Expand Voting Rights

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Senate Democrats Made A Voting Rights Bill A Top Priority, But It's Expected To Fail

Senate Democrats have made a major voting rights bill a top priority, but Tuesday's vote on it is expected to fail. Internal divisions about the bill plus opposition from Republicans have stalled it.

Senate Democrats Made A Voting Rights Bill A Top Priority, But It's Expected To Fail

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Texas Democrats Are Pressing Their Congressional Counterparts To Expand Voting Rights

Vice President Harris speaks during a meeting with Democratic Texas state lawmakers on Wednesday at the White House. Texas Democrats last month staged a dramatic walkout to block a voting bill in their state. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Texas Democrats Are Pressing Their Congressional Counterparts To Expand Voting Rights

Texas Democrats last month staged a dramatic walkout that successfully — if temporarily — blocked Republicans from passing a restrictive voting measure for the state.

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Where Infrastructure Negotiations Stand In Congress

The Democratic majority in Congress has been struggling to advance Biden's agenda as moderates have tried to bring Republicans on board with an infrastructure bill.

Where Infrastructure Negotiations Stand In Congress

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The Odds Of Kyrsten Sinema Striking An Infrastructure Deal With Republicans Are Slim

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., is leading a new round of infrastructure talks with Republicans. She has build a reputation for working across the aisle as a moderate, but the odds of a deal are slim.

The Odds Of Kyrsten Sinema Striking An Infrastructure Deal With Republicans Are Slim

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West Virginia Senator Aims To Block Historic Voting Rights Bill

A Democrat senator from West Virginia says he will vote against one of the party's most significant voting rights bills in years, effectively overturning the legislation.

West Virginia Senator Aims To Block Historic Voting Rights Bill

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