Mississippi has the highest per capita death count of any state from COVID. The governor says people should talk to their doctors about the vaccine.
Author: Matthew Brown, USA TODAY
Democrats unveil tax proposals for wealthy, corporations to finance spending package
The proposal, which targets wealthy households and high-income corporations, is projected to bring in about $2.9 trillion in revenue.
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul: Taliban won’t let planes of Americans leave Mazar-i-Sharif
Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul told “Fox News Sunday” the Taliban are demanding “something in exchange” for allowing 6 planes to leave Mazar-i-Sharif.
24 hours to go: It is now Aug. 31 in Afghanistan, but there are few details about how America’s longest war will end
It is now Aug. 31 in Afghanistan. The Pentagon has made public few details on how it will wrap up 20 years there, citing the danger of the moment.
Latest from Afghanistan: U.S. personnel among casualties after explosions at Kabul airport
Details are still emerging about the explosion, which the Pentagon announced Thursday morning amid warnings about the threat of a terrorist attack.
Airbnb opens up free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally
Airbnb will host 20,000 Afghan refugees at their properties across the globe at no cost, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.
A timeline of the US withdrawal and Taliban recapture of Afghanistan
From the Soviets to the Americans to the Taliban, a look at Afghanistan’s recent history. The U.S. aims to exit its 20-year presence by Aug. 31.
National debt showdown returns, with calls to increase the debt ceiling. How does it work?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the debt ceiling needs raised to ‘protect the full faith and credit’ of the US. Here’s what you need to know.
‘Anarchy and chaos’: Michael Bender book describes turmoil in Trump White House
The final days of the Trump presidency were defined by furious debates over basic democratic norms challenged by Trump, according to a new book.
Pew analysis: Sermons turned to political messaging in 2020 amid election, protests, COVID-19
The findings underscore the need many congregants and clergy felt to discuss the top issues of the day, including the pandemic, racism and election.