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COVID-19 Relief Measures Make US Tax System ‘More Progressive’

The U.S. income tax system is “very progressive,” and it’s increasingly taking on the role of providing social benefits to households, according to the Tax Foundation.

Texas Governor Abbott Tests Negative for COVID-19 After Short Illness

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, whose state is engulfed in a fourth COVID surge, said he tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday after having a "brief and mild" bout with the infection this week.

Biden: Troop extension in Afghanistan beyond Aug. 31 under discussion

President Biden on Sunday left open the possibility of extending U.S. troop deployments in Afghanistan beyond an Aug. 31 deadline if necessary to facilitate the evacuation of American personnel and Afghan allies.

Scientists Blast ‘Rash’ Push for Boosters, Citing ‘Weak Evidence’ to Support Third Shot

Scientists opposed to offering booster shots to all Americans said data provided by federal health officials wasn’t compelling enough to support the recommendation — some argued boosters could lead to more vaccine-resistant variants.

Reporter Nails Joe Biden as He Leaves Room: ‘Why Do You Continue to Trust the Taliban, Mr. President?’

President Joe Biden has made some really awful decisions, but one reporter called him out on the most dangerous and puzzling of them all.

5 Months Pregnant, I Face Losing My Job And Health Care For Choosing Not To Get A COVID-19 Injection

The state of Oregon is forcing me to contradict what I think is best for myself and my baby or face losing my job and health coverage when I need it most.

Elite Taliban unit wearing US gear appears to mock iconic American WWII photo

Propaganda videos show Taliban fighters carrying U.S. and U.S. ally-made weapons

High Inflation Could Be Stickier Than Anticipated

Companies raise prices in response to higher labor costs, fanning inflation further

Are US citizens being asked to pay $2,000 for evacuation flights out of Kabul?

After the State Department issued an alert over the weekend saying U.S. citizens could have to pay $2,000 or more for evacuation flights out of Afghanistan, a report indicated people hoping to escape are being asked to pay up.

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