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Supreme Court Rules Catholic Group Doesn't Have To Consider LGBTQ Foster Parents

With six conservative justices, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Catholic group in its dispute with the city of Philadelphia over LGBTQ couples and foster care. Erin Schaff/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court Rules Catholic Group Doesn't Have To Consider LGBTQ Foster Parents

The decision marks a triumph for a new brand of conservatism on the court, which is putting the Constitution's guarantee to the free exercise of religion at the highest level of protection.

Supreme Court Rules Catholic Group Doesn't Have To Consider LGBTQ Foster Parents

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In Historic, Bipartisan Move, House Votes To Repeal 2002 Iraq War Powers Resolution

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., was the sponsor of the House bill to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iraq. The measure now heads to the Senate. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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In Historic, Bipartisan Move, House Votes To Repeal 2002 Iraq War Powers Resolution

In the wake of 9/11, Congress approved two measures giving the president expansive war powers. The House voted to repeal one of those measures, the 2002 authorization of force in Iraq.

How A Former NYC Principal Is Trying To Make Congress Work For His Community

Bowman's congressional campaign had the backing of prominent left-leaning Democrats like Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and the support of the progressive group Justice Democrats. Eslah Attar for NPR hide caption

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How A Former NYC Principal Is Trying To Make Congress Work For His Community

Freshman New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman joins a class of younger Black lawmakers working to broaden representation and progressive power in Congress, as well as in the Democratic Party.

How A Former NYC Principal Is Trying To Make Congress Work For His Community

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Biden Administration Extends Protections To Transgender Students

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. The U.S. Education Department on Wednesday, June 16, expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students, a move that reverses Trump-era policy and stands against proposals in many states to bar transgender girls from school sports. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption

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Biden Administration Extends Protections To Transgender Students

The U.S. Education Department expanded its interpretation of federal sex protections to include transgender and gay students.

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.

Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed to the Federal Trade Commission 32-year-old Lina Khan, a prominent critic of Big Tech and favorite among progressives. Graeme Jennings/AP hide caption

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Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC

The bipartisan vote in the Senate on Tuesday gives one of the most prominent skeptics of the tech industry a key role in shaping government regulation of the tech industry.

Lina Khan, Prominent Big Tech Critic, Will Lead The FTC

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Biden And The EU Call A Truce In A 17-Year Trade Fight To Focus On Threats From China

President Biden is set to leave Brussels on Tuesday for Geneva, the last leg of a trip where he sought to mend fences with allies and take a tougher stance on Moscow and Beijing. Olivier Hoslet/AP hide caption

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Biden And The EU Call A Truce In A 17-Year Trade Fight To Focus On Threats From China

Biden tried to repair ties with European allies and convinced them to take a tougher stance on China. Next he'll confront Russia. But selling this at home remains the hardest part.

Biden And The EU Call A Truce In A 17-Year Trade Fight To Focus On Threats From China

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5 Things To Watch At The Biden-Putin Summit

In this 2011 photo, Joe Biden, then vice president, shakes hands with Vladimir Putin, then Russia's prime minister, in Moscow. President Biden will hold a summit with Putin this week in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption

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5 Things To Watch At The Biden-Putin Summit

The June 16 Geneva summit between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a chance for the two leaders to map out how they will manage a difficult relationship. Here's what to know.

Biden Says Russia's Putin Is A 'Worthy Adversary' Whether Or Not He Trusts Him

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Biden Says Russia's Putin Is A 'Worthy Adversary' Whether Or Not He Trusts Him

President Biden reassured his NATO allies that the U.S. has their backs, and said he was gratified that the alliance will now also focus on challenges from China, climate change and cyberattacks.

Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

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Biden Pushes G-7 Allies To Take A Tougher Stance On China

President Biden has said China poses one of the biggest strategic challenges to the United States. At the G-7, he convinced key allies to help push back against Beijing.

Trump Justice Department Subpoenaed Apple For Info On Former White House Counsel

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Trump Justice Department Subpoenaed Apple For Info On Former White House Counsel

The secret DOJ subpoena sought account information for Don McGahn as well as his wife. It is unclear what the department was investigating or whether prosecutors obtained any account information.

Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

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Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.

Biden's Summit With Putin Follows A Harrowing History Of U.S. Meetings With Russia

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive on Air Force One at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk on June 9 ahead of a series of summits and meetings in Europe. Joe Giddens/WPA Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Biden's Summit With Putin Follows A Harrowing History Of U.S. Meetings With Russia

When Russia was still the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, summits with its leaders were largely about fears of a thermonuclear duel and mass annihilation. Here's a look back at the highlights.

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