House progressives continue to threaten to sink the bill unless there’s an agreement on the other, much larger package that expands the social safety net. Source
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Inside U.S. Army base housing Afghan refugees
Fort McCoy officials said Afghan refugees now have ample access to clothing, English classes and health care at the base after reports that there was not enough food and clothing when evacuees first arrived. Nancy Chen reports. Source
An Afghan baby’s harrowing escape to the U.S.
A 16-day-old girl was grabbed by an arm and passed over razor wire to a U.S. Marine at the airport in Kabul. Source
School boards seek federal help on COVID policies
The National School Boards Association has asked the White House and law enforcement for help as members are threatened over COVID-19 protocols. Jeff Pegues has more details. Source
US Soccer suspends coach’s license after former players allege misconduct
Riley, who was also fired by the Courage on Thursday, has denied having any sexual contact with players. Source
Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Co. settle “Black Widow” lawsuit
Johansson filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court two months ago, saying the streaming release of the Marvel movie breached her contract and deprived her of potential earnings. Source
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Congress averts shutdown by passing funding bill; An Afghan baby’s harrowing escape to the U.S. Source
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Congress passes funding bill to avoid government shutdown; White House examining health impact from climate change Source
DEA seizes 1.8 million fentanyl-laced pills, arrests more than 800 in sting
The seizure was enough to kill more than 700,000 people and to potentially make tens of millions more lethal pills. Source
Homeland Security changes Trump-era immigration policy
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled new rules on immigration arrests, directing U.S. officials to focus on detaining and deporting immigrants who pose a threat to national security or public safety. Source