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The week in 12 headlines

This week, Congress stalled out on coronavirus relief packages as attention shifted back to the presidential race, and Joe Biden made history by selecting Kamala Harris as his running mate. 

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Lauren Dezenski
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CNN — This week, Congress stalled out on coronavirus relief packages as attention shifted back to the presidential race, and Joe Biden made history by selecting Kamala Harris as his running mate. 

Monday

Citing coronavirus, Trump administration weighs more restrictions on the US-Mexico border that could include citizens Trump and Pelosi haven't spoken in nearly 10 monthsTrump says he will deliver convention speech from either Gettysburg or White House

Tuesday

Trump reverts to stereotypes as campaign fumbles to respond to Harris pickGOP candidate who embraced QAnon conspiracy theory wins Georgia runoff, CNN projects

Wednesday

Administration proposes easing showerhead standards after Trump bemoans water flowMajor US diplomatic push to counter Russia may be in jeopardy amid Belarus unrest

Thursday

Fact check: Trump promotes another birther lie, this time about Kamala HarrisPostal Service removes some mail-sorting machines, sparking concerns ahead of electionCongressional action on new relief package likely to wait until September -- at least

Friday

In new letter, USPS chief acknowledges 'unintended consequences' of recent policy changesAppointments of Homeland Security leaders Wolf and Cuccinelli are 'invalid,' report says 

And that was the week in 12 headlines.

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