The News Roundup — Domestic

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Published April 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) walks through the Senate Subway of the U.S. Capitol during a series of votes in Washington, DC.

The federal government’s mandate concerning masks on transportation was dropped this week after a judge in Florida overturned it. Airlines announced the change abruptly on social media, in terminals, and in some cases mid-flight. The Justice Department has announced it will appeal the decision.

Vermont Sen. and former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is reportedly keeping his options open, mulling over a potential 2024 run for the White House.

Netflix announced a loss in subscribers for the first time since 2011. The company’s share price has dropped significantly.

We cover the most important stories from around the country on the domestic portion of the News Roundup.

A dying father looks for the perfect family to adopt his son in 'Nowhere Special'

Bob Mondello

A young single dad is on a mission in the film Nowhere Special. With a terminal illness and no family to turn to, he's searching for the perfect adoptive family for his four-year-old son.
The latest on student debt relief — and how young voters are feeling about it

Elissa Nadworny

A look at where things stand on student loan forgiveness — and how Republicans and Democrats differ on whether to offer debt relief to student borrowers.
A visit to the traditional Mexican rodeo in San Antonio

Jack Morgan

San Antonio's charreada or traditional Mexican rodeo originated among the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century. The unique rodeo tradition has taken deep roots in the American Southwest.