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Child care, climate change and other provisions in Build Back Better bill passed by House

By Lisa Desjardins, Amber Partida

House Democrats are heading into the weekend with a victory after passing President Joe Biden's Build Back Better legislation Friday morning. Lisa Desjardins reports on the long debate that held up the bill until now, what's in the sweeping legislation,…

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WATCH: Jen Psaki gives White House briefing after Biden's physical

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

While serving as acting president Harris was working from her office in the West Wing, Psaki said. She later traveled to Ohio once Biden awoke from the procedure.

WATCH: In speech lasting eight hours, House Minority Leader McCarthy stalls Biden bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy seized control of the House floor for more than eight hours overnight, preempting passage of President Joe Biden's big domestic policy bill with a rambling speech full of vitriol.

Harris first woman to hold presidential power, briefly, while Biden undergoes routine colonoscopy

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Biden, who turns 79 on Saturday, is the oldest person to serve as president, and interest in his health has been high since he declared his candidacy for the White House in 2019.

WATCH: House debates Build Back Better bill before expected vote

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Democrats have brushed aside monthslong divisions and are approaching House passage of their expansive social and environment bill.

WATCH: Biden signs bills to expand police and first responder benefits

By News Desk

President Joe Biden signed three bipartisan bills that expand benefits for the nations law enforcement officers and first responders along with the communities they serve.

Biden's nominee for bank regulator faces hostile opposition

By Ken Sweet, Associated Press

Banks are opposed because her previous criticism of the banking industry makes them fearful she will be a tough regulator for Wall Street.

WATCH: Biden gives remarks at General Motors electric vehicle factory in Detroit

By Aamer Madhani, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is highlighting billions of dollars in his big new infrastructure deal to pay for the installation of electric vehicle chargers across the country.

Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document

By Peter Smith, Associated Press

U.S. Roman Catholic bishops are preparing a teaching document on Communion, which some are linking to debates over whether Catholic politicians like President Joe Biden should receive Communion if they support legal abortion.

Talks between Biden and China's Xi raise hope for better ties but strains remain

By Ken Moritsugu, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

China has welcomed a virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden as raising hopes for better relations, while the U.S. was more muted on the talks.