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Here are the latest news and updates from ABC News Politics:
Top Stories
- Biden's Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate: The Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill, which includes $1.2 trillion in spending on roads, bridges, and public transportation.
- Trump's Tax Returns Released: The House Ways and Means Committee has released six years of former President Trump's tax returns, which show he paid little to no federal income taxes in some years.
- Supreme Court Rules on Abortion: The Supreme Court has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital is unconstitutional.
- Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: The Biden administration has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors, and healthcare workers.
- House Votes to Hold Trump Ally in Contempt: The House of Representatives has voted to hold Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor, in contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the January 6th committee's investigation.
Latest News
- Biden to Meet with World Leaders at G20 Summit: President Biden is set to meet with world leaders at the G20 summit in Rome, Italy, to discuss global issues such as climate change and economic recovery.
- Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill: Senate Republicans have blocked a voting rights bill, which would have expanded voting access and protected against voter suppression.
- Trump's Legal Team Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit: Trump's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the House January 6th committee, which seeks to compel Trump to testify in the investigation.
- Biden's Budget Proposal Includes Funding for Climate Change: The Biden administration has released a budget proposal that includes funding for climate change initiatives, such as renewable energy and carbon capture.
- House Committee Subpoenas Trump's Former Chief of Staff: The House January 6th committee has subpoenaed Mark Meadows, Trump's former chief of staff, to testify in the investigation.
Opinion
- The Politics of Infrastructure: ABC News' Rick Klein argues that the infrastructure bill is a rare example of bipartisanship in Washington, but that it's still a complex and contentious issue.
- The Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling: ABC News' Kate Shaw analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Louisiana abortion law and its implications for the future of reproductive rights.
- The Politics of COVID-19: ABC News' Mary Bruce examines the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and its potential impact on the country's response to the pandemic.
Videos
- Biden's Infrastructure Bill Passes Senate: Watch as President Biden reacts to the Senate's passage of the infrastructure bill.
- Trump's Tax Returns Released: Watch as ABC News' Chief Investigative Reporter, Brian Ross, breaks down the significance of Trump's tax returns.
- Supreme Court Rules on Abortion: Watch as ABC News' Supreme Court Correspondent, Devin Dwyer, analyzes the Supreme Court's ruling on the Louisiana abortion law.
Podcasts
- The Powerhouse: ABC News' podcast on politics and policy, featuring interviews with newsmakers and analysis of the latest developments.
- The Briefing: ABC News' daily podcast on politics and current events, featuring analysis and commentary from ABC News' experts.