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U.S. Vaccinations Climb; Over 700K Doses For Fifth Straight Day Aug 03, 2021

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The U.S. hit Biden's goal to get 70% of adults one vaccine dose about one month late as the Delta variant drives major surge nationwide. Progressives push Biden to extend eviction moratorium. Third officer who responded to January 6 riots dies by suicide. McCarthy in hot water after "joke" about hitting Pelosi with gavel.

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CDC Releases Alarming Study Detailing Delta Variant’s Aggressive Threat Jul 31, 2021

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CDC warns “the war has changed”. Fauci: new evidence shows Delta variant “is so transmissable” even a vaccinated person with a breakthrough infection can spread it. Florida Governor signs executive order making masks in schools optional, defying new CDC guidelines. CNN: Trump pressured Justice Department to “say the election was corrupt” in December and “leave the rest to me”. Many Republicans mock and defy mask and vaccine rules as Covid hits unvaccinated GOP areas hardest. U.S. finally begins welcoming Afghan interpreters who helped American troops during war.

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Biden Intensifies Plea For Vaccinations: "It's About Life And Death" Jul 30, 2021

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Biden asks Pentagon to explore "how and when" to require COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. troops. Florida reports highest number of daily cases since January. Republicans stage mask-free walk in revolt against House rules. American Sunisa Lee wins gold medal in all-around gymnastics.

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Biden Begs "Please, Please, Please" Get Vaccinated Jul 29, 2021

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Biden begs"Please, Please, Please" get vaccinated ahead of expected vaccine mandate for federal workers; Biden announced expected tomorrow on mandate for federal workers to get vaccinated or tested; Biden and CDC responding to Covid emergency with expected vaccine mandate for federal workers, updated guidance; United States averaging 61,000+ new cases a day a 65% increase from the previous week; CDC: Every county in LA, AR, FL has "High" transmission rate;

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Officers Recount "Horrific And Devastating" Physical Violence They Experienced On January 6 Jul 28, 2021

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Select committee shows never before seen video of January 6 attack. Officer testifies rioters were saying "Trump sent us," another alludes to former President as a "hit man." GOP's McConnell, McCarthy say they didn't watch January 6 hearing. CDC Director warns a few COVID mutations could potentially evade our vaccines. Simone Biles cites mental health struggles after pulling out of Olympic team gymnastics final.

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Vaccine mandates in CA, NYC and U.S. veterans affairs Jul 27, 2021

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CNN: Pelosi, McCarthy feud over January 6 committee boils over with tensions hitting a new high, Trump ally Tom Barrack pleads not guilty to illegal foreign lobbying charges after $250 million bail deal, Michael Flynn says "maybe I'll find somebody in Washington, DC" after gift of assault-style rifle

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Biden Admin To Set A More Urgent Tone As Covid-19 Surges Jul 24, 2021

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Biden Administration officials are planning to shift to a more urgent tone as covid-19 surges among unvaccinated Americans. Unvaccinated Americans are fueling the current rise in cases and hospitalizations. Average daily cases in the United States are now up 65 percent from last week as covid-19 spreads aggressively among the unvaccinated.

GOP governors are begging their residents to get vaccinated. Alabama governor says that "it's time to start blaming the unvaccinated." The White House responds to the Alabama governor's call to "start blaming" the unvaccinated by saying they "don't think our role is to place blame."

The Florida governor is under fire for the response to the current pandemic surge as the state leads the nation in new covid infections. Florida, Missouri and Texas now account for 40 percent of all new covid-19 cases. The Los Angeles health director says that about 20 percent of new covid-19 cases from June are from the fully vaccinated.

The United States buys 200 million Pfizer doses in case boosters will be needed. Sources are saying that the White House and health officials are discussing revising the mask guidance as the delta variant rages among the unvaccinated.

The Jan 6 committee is set to hold its first hearing on Tuesday, as Pelosi looks to Bolster panel's bipartisan standing.

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Sources: White House And Health Officials Discuss Revising Mask Jul 23, 2021

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Sources: White House and health officials discuss revising mask guidance as delta variant rages, vaccinations lag; Biden: Covid becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated; White House targets rural United States for new vaccine push; Daily pace of people becoming fully vaccinated against COVID hits lowest point since January.

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GOP McCarthy Pulls All His Picks For Jan 6 Committee Jul 22, 2021

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GOP McCarthy pulls all his picks for January 6 Committee after Pelosi rejects election deniers Jordan and Banks; Cheney: McCarthy rhetoric on January 6th commission "Disgraceful"; Cheney: McCarthy trying to "prevent" Americans from knowing how January 6th capitol attack happened; Republicans pulling their picks from January 6 committee won't delay the panel's first hearing next week;

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CDC Chief: Delta variant now to blame for 83 percent of New COVID Cases Jul 21, 2021

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CDC Chief: Delta variant now to blame for 83 percent of new COVID cases, "A dramatic increase" Since early July; Poll: majority of unvaccinated Americans say they're unlikely to get a COVID-19 shot, regardless of outreach efforts; At least 9 States block mask requirements in schools as pediatric group urges all students to mask up; Fauci: Schools may need to mandate vaccines for kids;

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