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Biden said that he has been frustrated by what he called a lack of cooperation, especially at the Department of Defense and with the Office of Management and Budget.

"Our job, we know, has never been more important, more significant, or more challenging than it is right now," says Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz.

Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have resisted $2,000 checks as too costly. They have not said if they will block the vote.

They say that the illegal and abusive government directives waste money and chill "diversity-related speech across the entire federal workforce."

More than 30 undocumented immigrants have come forward with allegations of medical abuse, according to court papers filed late Monday.

Matthew Masterson served as a senior cybersecurity advisor at CISA, primarily responsible for elections.

A massive computer breach allowed hackers to spend months exploring numerous U.S. government networks and private companies' systems around the world.

“No big city mayor got it right in 2020,” said one Philly councilmember.

Rep. James Clyburn said his coronavirus committee investigators have found evidence of a “political pressure campaign” to “bully” professionals at the CDC.

Every state except New York and New Jersey responded to AP’s public records request by providing a detailed breakdown of the spending and suppliers.

The House passed the temporary funding bill by a 320-60 vote as frustrated lawmakers headed for a weekend session.

Government funding lapses at midnight Friday and a partial, low-impact shutdown would ensue if Congress fails to pass a stopgap spending bill before then.

Barr is resigning amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into president-elect Joe Biden’s son.

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill.

Austin is widely admired for his military service, which includes leading troops in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.