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Justice Department whistleblowers are calling on federal watchdogs and members of Congress to investigate what they call illegal and abusive government directives that chill diversity speech.

On Tuesday, the Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging that the retail giant unlawfully dispensed controlled substances from pharmacies it operated nationwide.

Damages could total in the billions. "Walmart had the responsibility and the means to help prevent the diversion of prescription opioids. Instead, for years, it did the opposite," the government said.

President Trump has announced he will issue more than a dozen pardons and several commutations. Among them are former members of Congress and people connected to the Russia probe.

The shooting of the as-yet unidentified man in Columbus is the second this month where officers' body cameras weren't switched on.

Top leaders and rank-and-file members are getting the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines. It could speed up the return to business as usual. But some lawmakers say members should wait behind others.

There's cause for concern. But how concerned should we be? Here's a rundown of the current thinking on key issues as transmission, severity of disease — and effectiveness of vaccines.

A deadlock in the Israeli parliament seems to be headed to what will be the fourth election in two years — and another struggle by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stay in power.

Congress has long struggled to pass new laws addressing climate change, even ones with bipartisan support. But the end-of-year spending package includes an energy bill with major climate measures.

On Tuesday, President Trump has tweeted a video, criticizing the latest pandemic relief bill. He called the bill, which has already been passed by Congress, "a disgrace."