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President Biden heads to the Oval Office after arriving at the White House in Washington earlier this month. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post)

Biden marks the 50 millionth coronavirus vaccination in the United States

President Biden commemorated the 50 millionth coronavirus vaccination in the United States with an event at the White House in which several people were vaccinated as Vice President Harris and Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious-disease expert, looked on. Later, in a virtual meeting with governors, Biden promoted his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill.  
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The Democratic-led House passed the Equality Act, sweeping legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Biden administration conducted an airstrike against alleged Iranian-linked fighters in Syria, signaling its intent to push back against violence believed to be sponsored by Tehran.
The Biden administration has fewer top government leaders in place than other recent presidents at this point in their terms, a pace that has been slowed by the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol, an impeachment trial, the pandemic and snowstorms.
White House officials continued to express support for Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget after two Senate committees on Wednesday delayed votes on her nomination.
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The Democratic-led House passed the Equality Act, sweeping legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Biden administration conducted an airstrike against alleged Iranian-linked fighters in Syria, signaling its intent to push back against violence believed to be sponsored by Tehran.
The Biden administration has fewer top government leaders in place than other recent presidents at this point in their terms, a pace that has been slowed by the Jan. 6 siege at the Capitol, an impeachment trial, the pandemic and snowstorms.
White House officials continued to express support for Neera Tanden to lead the Office of Management and Budget after two Senate committees on Wednesday delayed votes on her nomination.
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