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WATCH: Fauci invokes 5th Amendment in GOP-led hearing about COVID-19 origins

By Lauren Neergaard, Ali Swenson, Associated Press

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Senate confirms Jay Clayton's as director of national intelligence

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in U.S. Capitol Rotunda ceremony

By Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and others honored Graham at a tribute Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda.

WATCH: Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered in funeral service at Washington National Cathedral

By Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to deliver remarks at the cathedral, alongside Fox News' Sean Hannity and other conservative leaders.

Senate faces packed, complicated agenda as midterms loom

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura

On Capitol Hill, time is starting to run short for Congress as the midterm elections loom. The House is on summer recess, but the Senate is in Washington trying to handle a packed, complicated agenda. That includes a first vote…

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McConnell remains in rehab and not cleared for work, his office says

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

McConnell is 84, and was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and revealed weeks later that it was due to a fall.

Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas.

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Democrats argued the money should be spent at home, particularly on efforts to lower costs for Americans.

WATCH: U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer testifies on Trump's agenda after latest tariffs

By Jim Morris, Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that he and Donald Trump have agreed to intensify negotiations on a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico a day after the U.S. president announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.