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As the U.S. prepares for what will likely be the largest vaccination program in its history, the Trump administration plans to loan $590 million to a Connecticut company with a novel technology.

Democrats have condemned what they call inappropriate closeness between the White House and Justice Department in the Trump era. That means picking an attorney general and other personnel is tricky.

A state report says cases are spiking across all ages, races and ethnicities. Meanwhile, "contact tracing is becoming overwhelmed ... and is at or near all-time lows."

There are now more patients hospitalized for COVID-19 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics than at any other point in the pandemic. But a top official says beds are still available and additional capacity is being created, due to measures taken by staff and administrators.

This week as new coronavirus hospitalizations continue to set new records across Iowa. Gov. Kim Reynolds issued new restrictions including a partial indoor mask requirement. But some public health experts worry mixed messaging from the governor is undermining an effective public health strategy.

The U.S. Senate continues to take up President Biden's nominees for key roles.

Remarkably few counties shifted in the 2020 election, which saw sky-high turnout. The president's base voted in big numbers in rural areas, but Biden's gains in the suburbs propelled him to victory.

More than half of labs are reporting they're running short on test kits, pipettes and crucial chemicals.

With surgical care on the rise globally, researchers worry the energy-consuming procedures will have a negative impact on the climate. But they say there are ways to make them more energy efficient.

"With COVID-19 cases increasing around the country, we will have to modify how to observe [Carnival] season," the mayor said. She's asking for alternative ideas from the public.