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WATCH: President Biden calls inflation-fighting agreement a 'godsend' for U.S. families

By Lisa Mascaro, Alan Fram, Associated Press

Schumer rallied Democrats during a closed-door morning meeting and Manchin called the package a “win-win” at his own press briefing. An expansive agreement had eluded them for months.

News Wrap: Manchin, Schumer reach deal to address health care, climate change, the deficit

In our news wrap Wednesday, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced an agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on legislation for health care costs, climate change, deficit reduction and more. Also, President Biden left isolation after testing negative for…

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Federal funds for uninsured COVID patients dry up as hospital costs rise

By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, The Associated Press

For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. But it was for just one condition — COVID-19.

Biden budget calls for future investments in health care as COVID aid runs out

By Laura Santhanam

President Joe Biden's budget aims to "leave no American behind" on health care, but people who are uninsured already face costs as COVID money expires.

This Texas family is being investigated because their child is trans: 'I don't know where it's safe'

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

The Dallas-area family says it is under investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and at risk of losing their kids.

WATCH: Biden pushes for better care for veterans exposed to burn pits

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said U.S. veterans were the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, has he pushed for better help for members of the military who face health problems, including after exposure to burn pits.

LISTEN: Supreme Court justices seem to favor doctors in case over pain pill prescription convictions

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

In a case stemming from the opioid addiction crisis, the Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to side with two imprisoned doctors who wrote thousands of prescriptions for pain medication in short periods.

WATCH: Biden puts focus on lowering drug prices in fight against inflation

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families.

Judge temporarily halts South Dakota Governor Noem's in-person abortion pill rule

By Stephen Groves, Associated Press

Gov. Kristi Noem initiated the rule change through an executive order. It would have required abortion-seekers to return to a doctor to receive the second of two drugs used for a medication abortion.

Supreme Court refuses to speed up ongoing challenge to Texas abortion limitations

By Associated Press

Over dissents from the three liberal justices, the court declined to order a federal appeals court to return the case to a federal judge who had temporarily blocked the law's enforcement. The court offered no explanation for its action.