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A renewed look at Electoral Count reforms; McConnell and Trump differ on Jan. 6 protesters; and the Senate looks at the impact of the pandemic on mental health.

Florida's new election law is on trial, President Biden makes moves to secure energy in Eastern Europe, and some world leaders weigh in on controversies over COVID policies.

AR Governor Asa Hutchinson says Trump should not lead again; President Biden touts infrastructure after Pittsburgh bridge collapse; and U.S. military General Mark Milley urges Russia to "stand down" as Ukraine tensions continue.

Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement, the Dept. of Education will help students who fell behind during the pandemic, and Ariz. lawmakers consider a bill granting them control over elections.

The State Dept. tells Americans to leave Ukraine immediately, President Biden could appoint the Supreme Court's first Black female justice, and the Federal Reserve may soon hike interest rates to fight inflation.

Putin accuses U.S of stoking tensions over Ukraine; DeSantis lashes out after the FDA pulls two COVID treatments; and Pelosi throws her hat into the ring for 2022.

The U.S. puts troops on alert as tensions rise in Ukraine, reproductive rights advocates raise red flags over a proposed South Dakota abortion ban, and SCOTUS will consider a challenge to affirmative action.

D.C. becomes ground zero for the fights over vaccine mandates and right to abortion;  Fauci says we'll have to learn to live with COVID; and investigators say Trump considered seizing voting machines.

President Biden gets cheers and jeers as he marks his first year in the White House, the Jan. 6 committee wants to hear from Ivanka Trump, and the Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Texas abortion law.

Voting rights efforts fail in the Senate, the Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Rudy Giuliani, National Guard leaders testify on prosecuting sexual misconduct, and the government's at-home COVID-19 test website is running. 

Democrats get voting rights legislation to Senate floor; Sec. of State Antony Blinken heads to Ukraine; A federal appeals court passes along a challenge to Texas' abortion ban.

The King Day holiday is marked with calls for voting rights reform, U.S. airlines warn of disruptions from 5G mobile phone signals, and a bipartisan trip reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Ukraine.

Americans participate in MLK Day of Service; Texas Synagogue hostages safe, suspect dead; Trump calls Biden a "disaster" at  Arizona rally; and Biden administration officials warn the U.S. could support Ukraine.

The House passes a new voting rights bill to set up a Senate showdown, President Biden announces expanded COVID testing, and the Jan. 6 Committee requests an interview with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Congressional Black Caucus members call for filibuster changes, inflation is the highest since 1982, the White House sends rapid COVID tests to schools, and the president's approval rating drops to 33 percent.

Biden says he'll fight for the filibuster; McConnell seeks an eighth term; and Fauci fires back at GOP senators.

The State Department continues talks with Russia over troops surrounding Ukraine, Rep. Jim Jordan rebuffs interview requests from the Jan. 6 panel, and the Senate will take up voting rights this week.

OSHA's vaccine mandate goes into effect, but under a legal cloud; Russia apprehensive about talks with the U.S; and top Democrats bid farewell to former Majority Leader Harry Reid.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a health-care worker vaccine mandate, Merrick Garland vows all Jan. 6 perpetrators will be held accountable, and former health advisors urge a new coronavirus strategy.

America marks the anniversary of one of its darkest days, the Attorney General vows to hold all Jan. 6 suspects accountable, and Sen. McConnell accuses Democrats of using Jan. 6 to push voting reforms.

Ending the filibuster is again a topic among senators; Trump cancels his January 6th anniversary event; and Biden expresses frustration over COVID testing.

The Senate's first votes of 2022 are rescheduled by bad weather, President Biden meets with ranchers about the meat-packing industry, Devin Nunes exits Congress, and the FDA backs Pfizer boosters for 12-15 year-olds.

An intelligence report warns of possible threats on the Capitol attack anniversary, the No Surprises Act for medical billing is in effect, and Twitter permanently suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account.

Vladimir Putin cautions against Ukraine border buildup sanctions, President Biden supports a filibuster exception to pass voting rights, and COVID disruptions are expected to increase in the coming weeks.

President Biden is set to talk with Russia about Ukraine, the top House Republican is polling higher than leaders across the aisle, and a jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts.