First US born IVF baby attends SOTU supporting reproductive rights | USA TODAY

Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby born in the U.S., is a guest of Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine for President Biden’s State of the Union address. #IVF #StateoftheUnion #childbirth

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Lawmakers leave ‘cordial’ White House meeting without debt solution | USA TODAY

Sen. Chuck Schumer said meeting with Congressional leaders and President Joe Biden on debt ceiling was “much more cordial” as default deadline looms. RELATED: What happens if the US hits the debt ceiling? Here’s what we know https://bit.ly/3MC7NCU President Joe…

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Watch live: Senate Judiciary committee hearing on Supreme Court ethics reform

A series of Supreme Court ethics scandals that started with luxury trips gifted to Justice Clarence Thomas has renewed focus on the idea of a code of conduct for the nine most powerful jurists in the nation. RELATED: Is Supreme…

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Debt ceiling negotiations could have far-reaching impacts beyond its resolution | USA TODAY

While Republicans have passed a debt limit plan, the bill is unlikely to pass in the Senate, creating a clash between parties. RELATED: House passes GOP debt ceiling plan, sending stern message to Joe Biden https://youtu.be/iXURdqgevlo » Subscribe to USA…

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‘Boy Meets World’ actor Ben Savage launches campaign for Congress | USA TODAY

“Boy Meets World” star Ben Savage announced he’s running for Congress in an Instagram post, a seat currently filled by Rep. Adam Schiff of California. RELATED: California Gov. Gavin Newsom on shootings in state: ‘Only in America’ https://bit.ly/3F5AmUU It’s official:…

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Biden to SOTU hecklers: ‘They sure didn’t like me calling them on it’ | USA TODAY

During a trip to Wisconsin, President Joe Biden addressed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and others who heckled him during the State of the Union. RELATED: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republicans boo Biden at State of the Union https://youtu.be/w1Di9TnO4MA » Subscribe to…

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118th Congress to be sworn in, both parties will have slim majorities with split control | USA TODAY

Without full Democratic control in both chambers, the Biden administration could face some uphill battles, like Republican legislation and possible investigations. RELATED: Midterms, abortion ruling lead biggest political stories of 2022 https://bit.ly/3X4wMRI President Joe Biden’s agenda, from abortion rights to…

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Congress passes $1.7 trillion spending bill, avoids government shutdown | USA TODAY

Congress avoided a government shutdown and passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus funding bill. RELATED: Biden budget calls for income tax on wealthiest Americans, more police spending https://bit.ly/3HZeEnR The House approved a $1.7 trillion spending package Friday,  a day after the Senate adopted the…

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Florida’s primaries could have huge implications for national politics | USA TODAY

If she wins the primary, Rep. Val Demings is poised to have a tight race against Senator Marco Rubio in a race that could have national implications. RELATED: ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill passed in Florida, heads to DeSantis to sign…

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Bill targeting drug prices, inflation passed by Senate | USA TODAY

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed in the Senate after Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. RELATED: Rising inflation impacts the stock market and more. Here’s how. https://bit.ly/3BLKFg4 The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes record…

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