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WATCH: Biden keeps to Aug. 31 Kabul evacuation deadline despite criticism

By Robert Burns, Jonathan Lemire, Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

U.S. President Joe Biden declared Tuesday he is sticking to his Aug. 31 deadline for completing a risky airlift of Americans, endangered Afghans and others seeking to escape Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.

WATCH: White House COVID task force recommends COVID-19 booster shots

By News Desk and Associated Press

The White House COVID-19 task force will hold a news briefing Wednesday as U.S. officials recommend that all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots.

WATCH: U.S. military airlift from Kabul to accelerate, per Defense Department officials

By Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

The U.S. military is coordinating with the Taliban while accelerating the airlift of Americans and Afghan allies from the Kabul airport, and also bringing in additional U.S. troops in a scramble to complete the evacuation in two weeks, Pentagon officials…

WATCH: Hochul says she’s ready to lead following Cuomo’s exit

By Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

In her first public remarks after the Democratic governor announced his resignation, Hochul said she would change the work culture in the state's top office.

WATCH: New York Gov. Cuomo announces resignation

By Associated Press

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during some of the darkest days…

WATCH: U.S. Defense, State department officials testify on security assistance in the Middle East

By News Desk and Associated Press

Officials with the U.S. Defense and State departments testified before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee Tuesday about security assistance in the Middle East.

WATCH LIVE: Senate resumes consideration of bipartisan infrastructure package

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The senators who spent months stitching together a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure package are now trying to sell it to the American people before a key vote expected this week that would push a long recognized national priority much closer…

WATCH: Experts testify before Senate on student loan bankruptcy reform

By News Desk

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on student loan bankruptcy reform as the federal government prepares to end its pause on payments this fall.

WATCH: Federal Reserve chair Powell notes improving economy, a step toward easing support

By Damian J. Troise, Associated Press

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that the U.S. economy is strengthening and making progress on the Fed's employment and inflation goals, a small step toward dialing back its ultra-low-interest rate policies, perhaps later this year.

WATCH: Biden speaks about efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

President Joe Biden checked out the big rigs at a Pennsylvania truck factory on Wednesday and promised workers that his policies would reshape the U.S economy for the working class.