This week, the first Omicron variant case was detected in the United States as some conservative members of Congress nearly shut down the federal government over vaccine mandates.
Monday
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Biden's agenda brings warring conservative factions together in quest to flip HouseBiden says new Omicron variant is 'cause for concern, not a cause for panic'First lady Jill Biden unveils her first White House holiday decorations Boebert and Omar have contentious call amid backlash for anti-Muslim remarks
Tuesday
Administration working with vaccine manufacturers to 'develop contingency plans' amid new variantBiden suffers string of court setbacks as administration's vaccine mandates are put on holdBiden administration considering requiring stricter coronavirus testing for everyone traveling to US
Wednesday
Supreme Court's conservatives lean towards limiting abortion rights after dramatic oral arguments on Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeksBiden to extend transportation mask mandate through March
Thursday
Biden outlines new steps to combat Covid through winter monthsDue to court order, 'Remain in Mexico' rules for migrants are likely to restart MondayManchin tells senators he's skeptical Build Back Better can pass this year, as doubts grow it will get done by Christmas
Friday
Democrats await decision on whether immigration can be in Build Back BetterCongress averts shutdown after party leaders resolve GOP standoff over vaccine mandate
And that was the week in 14 headlines.
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