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WATCH: Push to change filibuster rules fails in the Senate

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Democrats could not persuade holdout senators Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin of West Virginia to change the Senate procedures on this one bill and allow a simple majority to advance it.

LISTEN: Supreme Court justices appear sympathetic to Cruz in campaign finance case

By News Desk and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Members of the Supreme Court's conservative majority seem sympathetic to Sen. Ted Cruz in his challenge to a provision of campaign finance law that limits the repayment of federal candidates' loans to their campaigns.

Website for free virus tests is here. How does it work?

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Under criticism after weeks of shortages, President Joe Biden's administration is working to make COVID-19 rapid test kits more available and accessible to Americans by boosting supply and lowering costs.

Senate Dems eye talking filibuster amid voting rights legislation setbacks

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

The U.S. Senate officially began debate Tuesday on a key Democratic priority — voting rights legislation. But without support from 60 senators, final passage is impossible. Democrats met Tuesday evening for an update on the path forward from Majority Leader…

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Biden White House moves to protect data from politics after Trump census pressure

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The Biden White House this month pushed to protect statistical agencies like the U.S. Census Bureau from political interference.

White House soft-launches free COVID testing kit website

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially launch.

Russia moves additional troops amid Ukraine tensions

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

The move further beefs up Russian military assets near Ukraine amid Western fears of an invasion. Russia's deputy defense minister said Tuesday the war games are intended to practice a joint response to external threats.

WATCH: Pentagon condemns attack on United Arab Emirates oil facility

By Associated Press

The Pentagon is condemning a fatal attack on an oil facility in the capital of the United Arab Emirates claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

WATCH: Senate opens debate on voting rights bills, setting up a potential filibuster showdown

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Voting legislation that is a cornerstone of the Democratic agenda and a top priority for civil rights leaders is on track for defeat.

WATCH: White House infrastructure advisor Landrieu and press secretary Psaki hold a briefing

By Associated Press

Speaking at the White House Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is engaged in ongoing negotiations with both the airlines and telecom companies to reach an agreement that maximizes air travel safety while minimizing economic disruptions.