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A new spending deal includes $300 million to upgrade windows and doors at the U.S. Capitol, and to install new cameras.

Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees

The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.

Simone Biles (center) cheers the performance of teammate Grace McCallum after she withdrew from the artistic gymnastics women's final at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo.

Simone Biles Withdraws From The Individual All-Around Final At The Tokyo Olympics

"We wholeheartedly support Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being," USA Gymnastics said in a statement.

August Book-Ahead: What We're Excited To Read Next Month

August can sometimes be a stretch of the doldrums when it comes to publishing — but this month there are so many fascinating books on the horizon, we added an extra to our usual list of five.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., wears a face mask as she hosts a visit by King Abdullah II of Jordan at the Capitol on July 22.

Masks Will Return To The U.S. House And White House After The CDC Changes Guidance

Congress' attending physician announced vaccinated and unvaccinated House members will again have to mask up while in the U.S. Capitol or risk a fine.

Roman Dobrokhotov, chief editor of <em>The Insider,</em> walks surrounded by police and journalists, in Moscow on Wednesday. Police raided his home after the<em> </em>investigative news organization was designated as a "foreign agent." Last week, it became the 16th media outlet to be added to the Russian Justice Ministry's foreign agents list.

Russia's 'Foreign Agent' Law Targets Journalists, Activists, Even Ordinary Citizens

The recently expanded law says that freelance journalists, YouTube bloggers and practically anyone else who receives money from abroad and voices a political opinion can be considered a foreign agent.

MyKayla Skinner, 24, will compete in place of Simone Biles, who elected not to compete in the vault and uneven bars finals this Sunday.

MyKayla Skinner Will Compete For Simone Biles In Women's Vault Finals

The 24-year-old was an alternate for the women's team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Sunday will be her last chance to compete at the Olympic level before retiring from gymnastics.

The Dixie Fire in Northern California is about the size of San Diego and has more than 5,800 workers on scene. It's the second-largest active fire in the country as of Saturday.

Western Wildfires May Take Weeks To Months To Contain

The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, the country's largest active blaze, could reach full containment in October. Until then, officials say, wildfire conditions will only continue to intensify.

U.S. shot putter Raven Saunders competes in the final at the Summer Olympics on Sunday in Tokyo.

Out-And-Proud Raven 'Hulk' Saunders Takes Silver In Women's Shot Put

Saunders said she's been open about her mental health struggles so others don't feel alone. It's also why she wears her identities so proudly as a gay Black woman.

U.S. gymnast Sunisa Lee competes in the women's uneven bars final on Sunday at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Sunisa Lee Takes Bronze In The Olympic Uneven Bars Final

Lee flipped and twisted from bar to bar in a sparkly blue leotard. She smiled and looked confident as she walked off the mat, and seemed a little surprised at her score.

USA's Xander Schauffele watches his drive from the 5th tee in the final round of the men's golf tournament during the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

U.S. Golfer Xander Schauffele Wins Gold At Tokyo Olympics

Schauffele won the men's golf competition by one stroke over Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini. Schauffele said he would deliver the gold medal to his father who once dreamed of being an Olympic decathlete.

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