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	United States Daily update ⋅ June 18, 2021
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	The Washington Post Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a national holiday; federal workers to get Friday off The Washington Post President Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill creating a federal holiday to commemorate Juneteenth, the day marking the end of slavery in Texas. Because June 19 falls on a Saturday this year, most federal employees will get this Friday off. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Biden finds his comfort zone on the world stage in first international trip as president CNN Traveling across Europe for the past week, Biden found his reputation as a foreign policy wiseman preceded him -- even at Windsor Castle, whose occupant has met her share of world leaders. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Joe Manchin and the Magic 50th Vote for Democrats' Voting Rights Bill The New York Times Democrats and progressive activists who have been working for months on a sweeping voting rights bill quickly embraced on Thursday a new, far narrower plan suddenly put forward by Senator Joe Manchin III, their party's sole holdout on the issue. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times As Wars Wind Down, Congress Revisits Presidential Powers The New York Times The House is expected to repeal the 2002 authorization for the invasion of Iraq, and the Senate will consider doing so as well in a rare debate over war powers. Flag as irrelevant
	NBC News The New York Mayoral Candidates' Closing Arguments The New York Times Mr. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president, is a former New York Police Department captain who was also a vocal critic of discriminatory policing. He argues that his background gives him the best chance of halting the rise in violence crime without violating the ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Supreme Court Backs Catholic Agency in Case on Gay Rights and Foster Care The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that a Catholic social services agency in Philadelphia could defy city rules and refuse to work with same-sex couples who apply to take in foster children. The decision, in the latest clash ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Yang Faces Backlash for Comments on Mentally Ill The New York Times Andrew Yang faced criticism over his debate-stage comments about people with mental illness on Thursday as the New York City mayoral candidates sharpened their focus on public safety during the race's final days. Mr. Yang said during Wednesday's ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY Delta is the 'most serious' variant, scientists say; Latinas left workforce at highest rate: Live COVID updates USA TODAY The good news is vaccinated people should remain safe, Hange said. So far, about 44% of the U.S. has been fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. The real danger of the variant, Hange said, will be to people who have chosen not to get vaccinated. Read ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Major Moments From the Final Democratic Mayoral Debate The New York Times With Tuesday's primary fast approaching, Democratic candidates for mayor of New York City sparred over matters of public safety, schooling and homelessness last night as they shared their closing arguments in the final debate before the vote closes. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Affordable Care Act Survives Latest Supreme Court Challenge The New York Times The court sidestepped the larger issue in the case, whether the 2010 health care law can stand without a provision that required most Americans to obtain insurance or pay a penalty. Flag as irrelevant
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