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ARCHIVO - En esta fotografía del domingo 19 de agosto de 2018, Steve Bannon, ex asesor del presidente Donald Trump, habla durante una entrevista con The Associated Press en Washington. La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos vota el jueves sobre si declarará a Steve Bannon, viejo aliado y asistente de Trump, en desacato del Congreso por desafiar una citación del panel investigador del asalto al Capitolio el 6 de enero. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite, Archivo)

House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress

The House vote sends the matter to the U.S. attorney’s office, which will decide whether to present the case to a grand jury for possible criminal charges.

Harris blasts Republicans for blocking voting rights bill
Texas urges Supreme Court to reject new challenge to its strict abortion law

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Biden focuses on climate, families in trimmed down $2-trillion plan
House Jan. 6 panel votes to hold ex-Trump advisor Stephen Bannon in contempt
Lawmaker urges new probe after Army closes investigation of Chino soldier’s slaying

Harris blasts Republicans for blocking voting rights bill
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Migrants make increasingly dangerous journeys to enter California through the coast

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California sets new rules for mystery donations made on behalf of lawmakers
California state government is admirably trying to address drought. It’s a tough nut to crack
New California oil drilling must be set back from homes and schools, Newsom says
Nicholas Goldberg: Should we cut Ridley-Thomas slack because his alleged crimes were on behalf of his son?
Using new law, L.A. City Council bans homeless encampments at 54 spots

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FILE - In this May 24, 2021, file photo, a student looks back at his mother as he is vaccinated at a school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students 12 and older in San Pedro, Calif. California health officials are making plans to begin giving booster shots for older people along with vaccinations for kids under 12. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Here’s what you need to know about the White House plan to vaccinate children

Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5 could be available by early November at pharmacies and pediatrician’s offices.

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 1990 file photo, Gen. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to newsmen in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, after visiting American troops who are deployed in the country. Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Four things you didn’t know about Colin Powell

Lake Mead, NV - October 18: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a tour of Lake Mead on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in Lake Mead, NV. The Southern Nevada Water Authority briefed the vice president on the ongoing drought in Lake Mead, which supplies more than 90% of water to the Las Vegas Valley. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)

Kamala Harris visits Lake Mead to sell Biden’s climate agenda amid drought in West

The Supreme Court is seen as morning fog lingers on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law

FILE - In this Feb. 15, 2001 file photo, Secretary of State Colin Powell looks on as President Bush addresses State Department employees at the State Department in Washington. Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Kenneth Lambert)

Colin Powell, America’s first Black secretary of State, dies at 84

Politics and the Pandemic

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New Hampshire rejects $27 million for vaccination outreach
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