The White House COVID-19 Response Team holds a briefing on the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic. Coordinator Jeff Zients announces that the U.S. has administered 400 million vaccines and is preparing to ship pediatric doses to states.
The Senate continues work on President Biden’s executive and judicial nominations.
Defense Department Spokesman John Kirby briefs reporters at the Pentagon.
The House meets to debate several bills, including a measure dealing with federal foster youth support programs. A vote is possible this week on the $1.2 trillion Senate-passed infrastructure plan for highways, rail, energy, water and broadband.
Pentagon officials testify on security in Afghanistan before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki briefs reporters and responds to questions on the status of ongoing budget reconciliation talks and the timing of possible votes on the package and the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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The CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell and Chevron testify on climate change before the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
View More about Climate ChangeHoward Husock, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, takes a critical look at the more than 100-year effort by the federal government, private developers, and others to create low-cost housing in the United States.
View More Q&AThe Supreme Court hears oral argument in a case by the Justice Department challenging the Texas abortion law.
View More U.S. Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court hears oral argument in a case by a group of health providers challenging the Texas abortion law.
View More U.S. Supreme CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court hears the oral argument in Houston Community College Sys v. Wilson.
View More Supreme Court Oral ArgumentsThe U.S. Supreme Court hears the oral argument in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen.
View More Supreme Court Oral ArgumentsThe House votes, 229-202, to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for his failure to respond to a subpoena and testify before the January 6 Select Committee on its investigation into the attack on the Capitol.
Democratic lawmakers speak with reporters on the White House driveway after meeting with White House senior staff to discuss infrastructure spending legislation.
The White House COVID-19 Response Team holds a briefing on the Biden administration’s response to the pandemic. Coordinator Jeff Zients announces that the U.S. has administered 400 million vaccines and is preparing to ship pediatric doses to states.