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The lead GOP negotiators on the bipartisan infrastructure legislation — Sens. Lisa Murkowski (from left), Bill Cassidy, Rob Portman, Susan Collins and Mitt Romney — speak to reporters Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.

Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

After weeks of talks that often appeared on the verge of collapse, a group of 20 Senate Republicans and Democrats reached agreement on a bill funding roads, bridges, transit projects and broadband.

Britain's Tom Dean celebrates winning gold in the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming event at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday.

An Olympic Swimmer Who Battled COVID-19 Twice Is Now A Gold Medalist

Great Britain's Tom Dean was diagnosed with COVID for a second time just a few months ahead of the Olympic trials. Now he has two gold medals in Tokyo.

The moves by the Justice Department are part of the Biden administration's push to demonstrate it is on guard amid new voting restrictions that Republican-led states have proposed and enacted.

The Justice Department Puts States On Notice About Election Audits And Voting Changes

The moves are part of the Biden administration's push to demonstrate it is on guard amid new voting restrictions proposed and enacted by Republican-led states.

The Netherland's Simone van de Kraats reacts to an official's call during a water polo match against Spain at the Tokyo Olympics on July 28.

16 Extremely Random Questions About The Olympics (Answered In 50 Words Or Less)

As you cheer on sports you didn't think you cared about during the Tokyo Olympics, we're here to answer all those random questions that keep popping up in your brain.

U.S. star Simone Biles has pulled out of the individual all-around final at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Now Realizes She's More Than Her Gymnastics Accomplishments

"the outpouring love & support I've received has made me realize I'm more than my accomplishments and gymnastics which I never truly believed before," Biles said in a tweet.

A passerby looks on while wearing a protective face covering inside an empty Olympic Stadium, host to the Athletics competition, at the Tokyo Olympic Games on Thursday.

Coronavirus Cases At The Tokyo Olympics Continue To Increase

Olympic organizers say another 24 Games-related personnel have tested positive for the coronavirus in the past day. Since July 1, 193 people linked to the Games have received positive test results.

Texas lawmakers are considering a measure to limit charitable bail funds by restricting who they're allowed to help. State Senator Joan Huffman, a Houston Republican, said the goal of the legislation they're working on is to keep habitual and violent offenders in jail.

A Texas GOP Bill Would Make It Harder For Nonprofits To Bail People Out Of Jail

People such as Tonya Galvan and Hervis Rogers, a man accused of voting illegally, would likely be forced to stay behind bars much longer if this Republican bill becomes law.

Former Afghan interpreters demonstrate in June outside the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. They called for the Biden administration to modify the rules and speed up the processing of U.S. visas that have been promised to Afghans who worked for the U.S. military over the past two decades. The visas are known as Special Immigrant Visas, or SIVs.

Waiting For U.S. Visas, Afghan Interpreters Fear The Taliban

Thousands of Afghans who worked with U.S. forces were promised a U.S. visa in return. With American troops all but gone, it's unclear how the Biden administration will be able to keep that promise.

A man covers himself from rain with an umbrella as he walks by the Baltimore Museum of Art on April 21, 2020. An upcoming exhibit at the museum will be curated by security guards.

At This Baltimore Museum, Security Guards Will Be The Ones Curating The Exhibit

Opening in March 2022, the new "Guarding the Art" exhibit will feature hidden gems selected by the museum's own security guards.

U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee finishes on the uneven bars during the gymnastics women's all-around final at the Summer Olympics on Thursday.

Sunisa Lee Claims Olympic Gold And Shows U.S. Gymnastics Has More Than 1 Superstar

This competition was initially defined by who wasn't competing. U.S. star Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time and the heavy favorite to win, pulled out to take care of her mental health.

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