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WATCH: Biden signs immigration orders as Congress awaits more

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The latest batch of orders are light on immediate changes, though White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Biden will have more to share in the future and shifts will take time.

Biden administration to provide COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said Tuesday the government will initially ship about 1 million doses to some 6,500 pharmacies around the country, starting next week.

WATCH: White House’s Psaki holds briefing on COVID-19 relief bill, Russia

By Associated Press

Members of Congress are setting up votes to fast-track the sweeping aid package toward eventual approval with or without Republican support.

Biden meets Republicans on COVID-19 aid, but no quick deal

By Lisa Mascaro, Josh Boak, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says the two-hour meeting Monday evening resulted in no compromise on differences. But she and the other Republicans say there was agreement to keep discussions going over their smaller, more targeted package.

Biden looks to ramp up pandemic relief as Republicans press for smaller aid package

By Yamiche Alcindor

Negotiations over new action to stimulate the economy are moving into higher gear Monday. After releasing a $1.9 trillion aid plan last month, President Biden held a first meeting with Senate Republicans who are pushing an alternative plan. White House…

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Biden asks high court to put off border wall, asylum cases

By Associated Press

The Biden administration has asked the Supreme Court to put off arguments over two controversial Trump administration policies that have been challenged in court now that President Joe Biden has taken steps to unwind them.

Biden threatens sanctions on Myanmar after military coup

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is threatening new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government.

WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team says U.S. cases down, but 3 variants detected

By Associated Press

The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are down in recent weeks, but three mutations that are causing concern have been detected in the U.S.

Biden to meet Republicans proposing $618 billion pandemic aid

By Associated Press

The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.

GOP lawmakers urge Biden to meet with them on virus relief

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Ten Republican senators on Sunday proposed spending about one-third of what President Joe Biden is seeking in coronavirus aid and urged him to negotiate rather than try to ram through his $1.9 trillion package solely on Democratic votes.