Ayesha Rascoe
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Politics
Harris' Broadband Push Could Be Political Windfall — Or Pitfall
Vice President Harris is leading the White House push on a $100 billion broadband plan — an assignment that could burnish her deal-making bona fides, but also comes with some political risks.
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Politics
Biden's 100-Day Mark: What Role Has Kamala Harris Played So Far?
Vice President Harris is making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to hold this office. We take a closer look at the role she has begun to carve out over the first 100 days.
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Politics
Biden Will Unveil Plan Intended To Make U.S. Economy More Fair
The president is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, a speech that takes stock of what he's done in his first 100 days in office, and a look ahead to what he hopes to do next.
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Politics
Biden Wants Millionaires To Foot The Bill For Big New Social Programs
President Biden will ask Congress to increase taxes on capital gains for tax filers who make more than $1 million a year — a move the White House says will affect only about 500,000 households.
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Race & Identity
This Top Biden Economist Has A Plan: Create Jobs, Address Inequality, Ignore Trolls
Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy.
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Politics
Biden Economist Plans To Tackle Economic Disparities Caused By COVID-19
The economic fallout from COVID-19 hit communities of color hard. One official leading the federal response is Labor Department Chief Economist Janelle Jones, the first Black woman in that post.
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Health
Should Schools Reopen If Teachers Aren't Yet Vaccinated? CDC Will Soon Weigh In
President Biden wants schools to reopen quickly. But there are questions about whether teachers should first be vaccinated. The CDC will provide more guidance next week.
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Politics
Trump Pardons Steve Bannon, Lil Wayne In Final Clemency Flurry
Bannon and Lil Wayne were two of dozens of people granted clemency by Trump just hours before his terms comes to a close.
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Biden Adds Homeland Security, Cyber Heft to White House Team
President-elect Joe Biden named three more National Security Officials with expertise in two big threats: the domestic attack on the Capitol, and the recent big hack on U.S. networks.
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Meanwhile At The White House: Resignations, Golfers And (Twitter) Radio Silence
As Washington and the world continued to reel from the violent storming of the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, the president honors three golfers with the nation's highest civilian award.