US Army Creates Single Vaccine Against All COVID & SARS Variants, Researchers Say  —  Within weeks, Walter Reed researchers expect to announce that human trials show success against Omicron—and even future strains.  —  Within weeks, scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research expect …

Susan Collins is open to a revived push to overhaul an expiring child tax credit  —  After a key setback to President Joe Biden's spending agenda, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins signaled openness on Tuesday to an effort that would overhaul a child tax credit set to expire in January if Congress does not act.

John Thune, a Likely Successor to Mitch McConnell, Weighs Retirement  —  Mr. Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, is considering giving up his South Dakota seat because of both family concerns and Donald Trump's enduring hold on the G.O.P.  —  WASHINGTON — Senator John Thune of South Dakota …

Trump ‘very appreciative’ and ‘surprised’ Biden acknowledged his administration's COVID vaccine success  —  In an exclusive interview with Fox News, Trump said Biden's comment would help the ‘process of healing’  —  Biden pressed on COVID testing availability

Some Inmates Can Stay Confined at Home After Covid Emergency, Justice Dept. Says  —  The move reverses a Trump-era decision that would have sent many of the thousands of inmates released to home confinement during the pandemic back to prison.  —  WASHINGTON — The Justice Department moved …

The Five Deadly Sins of the Left  —  About a year ago I published an American Compass essay on “The Five Deadly Sins of the Left.”  In that essay, I addressed the surprising fact that the left has not performed as well as one might expect, given the poor performance of free-market capitalism in the 21st century.

New Vintage 2021 Population Estimates Available for the Nation, States and Puerto Rico  —  Estimates Show Slowest Growth on Record for the Nation's Population  —  DEC. 21, 2021 — According to the U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2021 national and state population estimates and components …

What the Stalled Build Back Better Bill Means for Climate, in One Chart  —  The fate of the imperiled Build Back Better bill in Congress will have major consequences for America's ability to tackle climate change, researchers have estimated.  —  The Stalled Bill Is Crucial for Reaching Biden's Climate Goals

Harvard professor convicted for lying to FBI about China ties  —  Harvard professor Dr. Charles Lieber was found guilty on all federal charges against him related to concealing his ties to a Chinese university and the Chinese government's Thousand Talents Program while receiving U.S. government funding.

Putin wants us to negotiate over the heads of our allies.  Washington shouldn't fall for it.  —  Last week, the Russian government took the highly unusual decision to publish two draft treaties, complete with articles and formal legalistic language, on European security — one between Russia and NATO …

Lincoln County looks to eliminate all polling places but one  —  Lincoln County is trying to close all but one polling place for next year's elections, a move opposed by voting and civil rights groups.  —  Relocating voters from the county's seven precincts to a single location will make voting …

Michael Flynn sues Nancy Pelosi and Jan. 6 committee  —  Former national security adviser Michael Flynn filed a lawsuit requesting a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the Jan. 6 committee and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday.

Criminals have stolen nearly $100 billion in Covid relief funds, Secret Service says  — Criminals have stolen close to $100 billion in pandemic relief funds, the U.S. Secret Service said Tuesday.  — The stolen funds were diverted by fraudsters from the Small Business Administration's …

Dozens of members of Congress advise nonprofit group with ties to CCP-linked think tank  —  Dozens of House Democrats and Republicans are listed as advisers to a New York-based nonprofit group that counts a Chinese Communist Party-affiliated think tank as its partner.

This Scientist Created a Rapid Test Just Weeks Into the Pandemic.  Here's Why You Still Can't Get It.  —  Irene Bosch developed a quick, inexpensive COVID-19 test in early 2020.  The Harvard-trained scientist already had a factory set up.  But she was stymied by an FDA process experts say made no sense.

Booming U.S. Economy Ripples World-Wide  —  Surging American demand draws investment from overseas with supply chains working to keep pace and driving up prices  —  FRANKFURT—A booming U.S. economy is rippling around the world, leaving global supply chains struggling to keep up and pushing up prices.

Special Report: Trump aide set up meeting where election worker was pressured  —  A member of Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign arranged and participated in a meeting at which a Georgia election worker says she was pressed by a Chicago publicist to falsely admit voting fraud.

19 states enacted voting restrictions in 2021.  What's next?  —  Republican legislators have prefiled or carried over over dozens of voting restrictions, according to new numbers from the Brennan Center.  Also: more partisan ballot reviews.  —  State Republicans spent 2021 hunting …

California's new congressional map boosts Democrats  —  California has a new congressional map, and the lines bolster Democrats' uphill quest to maintain their minuscule House majority.  —  Final maps approved late Monday by the state's independent redistricting commission create …