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USA TODAYA cautionary tale: COVID-19 infection after vaccination is rare, but breakthroughs can happen. It happened to this man.
The CDC says only 5,800 of the 75M Americans who have been fully vaccinated have contracted COVID-19. Carey Alexander Washington was one of them.
- The Independent
Matthew McConaughey is a viable candidate for Texas governor, poll reveals
Hollywood actor has support of 45 per cent of Texans against incumbent governor’s 33 per cent
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Marjorie Taylor Greene does U-turn on ‘America First’ caucus after GOP blowback
Rep. Greene accused the media of ‘false narratives’ and focusing on race to ‘divide the American people with hate through identity politics’
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GOP members who voted to impeach Trump get flood of donations defying former president’s vow for revenge
Incumbent Republican lawmakers received record donations in first quarter of 2021 as Trump yet to mobilise base for primary challengers
- The Independent
Chris Cuomo says police reform won’t happen until white kids start getting killed
‘You’ll see a wave of change, in access and accountability. We saw it in the 60s. That’s when it changes because that’s when it’s you,’ Cuomo said
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President Biden doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel on infrastructure: Sen. John Thune
Opposing View: If Joe Biden will work with Republicans, we can expand infrastructure and economic opportunity — instead of the federal government.
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Biden news: White House warns Russia of consequences if Navalny dies as John Kerry apologises for Trump
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3 people are dead and 2 are injured after a mass shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin
A shooter killed three people and injured two others in a mass shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The shooter had not been found as of Sunday morning.
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Father of teen arrested with AK47 in New York subway station was killed in police shootout
18-year-old man from Ohio with assault rifle and wearing gas mask taken into custody
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Former police detective named as suspect in Austin shooting which left three dead
Police identified Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, as the suspect, and said that he is armed and dangerous
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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
- Business Insider
Biden golfed as president for the first time on his 87th day in office. Trump played on his 15th.
During his four-year tenure in office, Donald Trump played nearly 300 rounds of golf. Whereas in his eight years as president, Barack Obama played 333.
- Business Insider
John Boehner: The 'so-called America First Caucus' is 'one of the nuttiest things I've ever seen'
"I have no idea how this even showed up," Boehner said. "America is a land of immigration. We've been the world's giant melting pot for 250 years."
- Raleigh News and Observer
‘No one was driving’ Tesla before fatal fiery crash that kept reigniting, Texas cops say
The car’s batteries kept reigniting, thwarting fire crews’ attempts to extinguish the blaze.
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MyPillow guy’s free speech site bans curse words
‘Huge letdown’: Telegram users on Lindell’s verified channel express frustration at signing up for VIP access to new social media network that still hasn’t opened despite announcement
- The Independent
Three killed and two wounded in shooting at tavern in Wisconsin
Suspected shooter not found yet
- Business Insider
'No personal liberties were taken away': Joe Scarborough blasts Jim Jordan for spreading 'lies' about Fauci
"They have lied about Fauci," said Scarborough, the MSNBC host and former GOP congressman. "They have spread conspiracy theories about Fauci."
- Business Insider
A fight over Trump's SALT tax cap is threatening to derail Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to reverse a 2017 tax cap introduced by former President Donald Trump.
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Musk beats Bezos over $2.9 bln NASA contract
Elon Musk beat out Jeff Bezos in the battle of the billionaires for a big NASA contract. The U.S. space agency awarded Musk’s SpaceX a $2.9 billion contract to build a lunar lander. SpaceX bid alone whereas Bezos’ Blue Origin had teamed up with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. Defense contractor Dynetics had also put in a bid. NASA’s lander is expected to carry two American astronauts to the moon’s surface as early as 2024. Unlike the Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972, NASA is gearing up for a longer-term lunar presence that could lead to missions to Mars. The agency aims to create regular service to the moon. It’ll hold a separate competition for that contract. NASA’s moon lander decision is a setback for Bezos. He is now more focused on his space venture after announcing he’ll step down as Amazon CEO. The contract was seen by Bezos and other executives as vital to Blue Origin establishing itself as a desired partner for NASA, and also putting the venture on the road to turning a profit.
- The Week
GOP Sen. John Cornyn says Republicans could support a smaller infrastructure bill
During an appearance on Fox News Sunday, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said if an infrastructure bill is introduced with an $800 billion price tag, that's one Republicans "could pass." "Let's do it and leave the rest for another day and another fight," he added. President Biden has proposed a $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan that would upgrade roads and bridges; invest in manufacturing and workforce development; and fund care for senior citizens and disabled Americans. On Monday, Biden will meet with lawmakers to discuss his proposal. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) was also on Fox News Sunday, and said he wants to see Democrats work with Republicans to reach a bipartisan agreement on parts of the White House plan and a broader Democratic plan. "I think in the next few weeks we should roll up our sleeves and sit down and find ways that we can support to make these critically needed investments," Coons said. Some Republicans have criticized Biden's plan because they don't believe an infrastructure bill should include $400 billion to cover care for the elderly and disabled people; administration officials counter that this will help keep the economy going. Many Republicans also don't like Biden's plan to offset the cost of his proposal with corporate tax increases, which could raise the rate from 21 percent to 28 percent. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is standing behind Biden, tweeting last week that the country's "roads, bridges, highways, public transit, airports, housing, and electric grid are all in need of an overhaul," and the American Jobs Plan is a "big, bold bill that will create jobs, invest in infrastructure, and help combat climate change." More stories from theweek.comThe new HBO show you won't be able to stop watching'Highly unlikely' Chauvin trial ends in 'all-out' acquittal, legal analyst predicts7 cartoons about Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal