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Rep. Jennifer Wexton will not seek reelection as diagnosis changes

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) promised this spring to persevere as she revealed a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis that stilted her movements and slurred her speech, hurdles she hoped to overcome while serving a competitive Northern Virginia district.

But as Wexton, 55, failed to respond to treatments as hoped, this summer she found herself confronting a more serious diagnosis: progressive supranuclear palsy. Her instinct — the same thing that propelled her from the state Senate to Congress — was to fight. The rare neurological disorder — often mistaken for Parkinson’s ….

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Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) promised this spring to persevere as she revealed a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis that stilted her movements and slurred her speech, hurdles she hoped to overcome while serving a competitive Northern Virginia district.

But as Wexton, 55, failed to respond to treatments as hoped, this summer she found herself confronting a more serious diagnosis: progressive supranuclear palsy. Her instinct — the same thing that propelled her from the state Senate to Congress — was to fight. The rare neurological disorder — often mistaken for Parkinson’s ….

Breaking: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will seek reelection in 2024, looking to extend her historic career

The longtime California congresswoman, who stepped down from Democratic leadership at the end of the last Congress, announced Friday that she will run for another term.

“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. -Nancy,” Pelosi tweeted.

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The longtime California congresswoman, who stepped down from Democratic leadership at the end of the last Congress, announced Friday that she will run for another term.

“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery. Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote. -Nancy,” Pelosi tweeted.

Joint Statement from President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni after White House Meeting

President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, met at the White House on July 27, 2023.  They reaffirmed the unshakable alliance, strategic partnership, and deep friendship between the United States and Italy, and highlighted the important role of the Italian-American community, whose contributions make the United States stronger, more prosperous, and more vibrant.

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President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden, and the President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, Giorgia Meloni, met at the White House on July 27, 2023.  They reaffirmed the unshakable alliance, strategic partnership, and deep friendship between the United States and Italy, and highlighted the important role of the Italian-American community, whose contributions make the United States stronger, more prosperous, and more vibrant.

President Biden’s Proclamation on National Immigrant Heritage Month, 2023

President Biden takes this opportunity to highlight the fact that he and the First Lady are proud descendants of immigrants — the Giacoppas, from the northeast corner of Sicily in Italy, and the Finnegans of County Louth and the Blewitts of County Mayo in Ireland. And Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California, to parents who emigrated from India and Jamaica.

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President Biden takes this opportunity to highlight the fact that he and the First Lady are proud descendants of immigrants — the Giacoppas, from the northeast corner of Sicily in Italy, and the Finnegans of County Louth and the Blewitts of County Mayo in Ireland. And Vice President Harris was born in Oakland, California, to parents who emigrated from India and Jamaica.

Who are Biden’s Negotiators on a Debt Ceiling Deal with Republicans? One of them is Steve Ricchetti….

President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Here’s a look at the two key players who will represent Mr. Biden. Policymakers are working to avoid what many say would be an economically devastating default….

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President Biden selected Shalanda Young and Steve Ricchetti to talk directly with aides to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to avoid default. Here’s a look at the two key players who will represent Mr. Biden. Policymakers are working to avoid what many say would be an economically devastating default….

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden urges regular health screenings: ‘I got cancer in a routine checkup’

Our First Lady, Dr. Jill Giacoppa Biden, is opening up about her cancer diagnosis, urging people not to put off their annual screenings. “I’m fine,” Dr. Biden spoke reassuringly in a recent interview. “But one of the things I wanted to remind people — I think during the pandemic we put off our screenings….”

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Our First Lady, Dr. Jill Giacoppa Biden, is opening up about her cancer diagnosis, urging people not to put off their annual screenings. “I’m fine,” Dr. Biden spoke reassuringly in a recent interview. “But one of the things I wanted to remind people — I think during the pandemic we put off our screenings….”

Vice President Harris visits Georgia today to laud clean energy growth

Deal for millions of Peach State-built panels to supply community solar expansion in several states made possible by a combination of federal climate and economic efforts.

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Deal for millions of Peach State-built panels to supply community solar expansion in several states made possible by a combination of federal climate and economic efforts.

Senate confirms Garcetti as Ambassador to India

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Eric Garcetti, the former mayor of Los Angeles, to be the U.S. ambassador to India, ending a two-year saga and was a victory for President Biden’s political ally.

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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Eric Garcetti, the former mayor of Los Angeles, to be the U.S. ambassador to India, ending a two-year saga and was a victory for President Biden’s political ally.