The free tests issued by the program will be viable at least through to the end of the year, with many at-home COVID tests having extended expiration dates. However, it is always important to check whether your tests have expired before relying on them for your results.

People will be able to order four test kits per household, to be sent directly to their homes. The test kits will be able to detect the dominant variants that are currently circulating and can be used throughout the remainder of the year.

Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to extend government funding. Internal Republican divisions are posing a problem for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

WASHINGTON—An initial proposal by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) to fund the government was voted down Wednesday, underscoring the divisions within the Republican Party but potentially setting the stage for talks with Democrats on avoiding a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger joins The Lead

The federal government shuts down in less than two weeks and the latest effort to keep the government’s doors open failed Wednesday night leaving the next steps in question.