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Monday, August 2, 2021

Good morning, NBC News readers.

The Senate has finished crafting its massive $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal, teeing-up a delicate debate in the House. At the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles announced plans to make a dramatic return to the Games in the balance beam final, while the U.S. women's soccer team's dreams of Olympic gold have been dashed.

Here's the latest on that and everything else we're watching this Monday morning.

Senate unveils details of huge bipartisan infrastructure deal

Senators introduced the long-awaited text of their bipartisan infrastructure bill Sunday, aiming to pass the massive $1 trillion measure before the end of the week.

The bill, which is 2,702 pages, includes $550 billion in new spending to build roads, public transit and other priorities of President Joe Biden, which would inject a windfall of money into a series of transportation projects that have long enjoyed support from both parties.

But the massive legislation still faces several hurdles in the House, from both fiscal conservatives, as well as from progressives who say it doesn't do enough to invest in public transportation, water and tackle climate change.

Top Olympic Stories

She's back! Simone Biles plans Olympic return in balance beam final

After withdrawing from several competitions to focus on her mental health, gymnastics legend Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam final Tuesday.

U.S. women stunned by Canada in soccer semifinal, ending bid for gold

The U.S. Women's soccer team saw its quest for Olympic gold end Monday when it lost 1-0 to Canada in the semifinal.

Japan shelters Belarusian sprinter who sought to flee at the Olympics

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo-area airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home after she criticized her coaches.

U.S. medalist Raven Saunders does 'X' protest at Olympic ceremony to support oppressed

The silver medal-winning shot putter raised her hands above her head in an "X" formation at the podium, likely violating rules against demonstrations at the games.

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One Inspiring Thing

Olympian Keni Harrison has faced many hurdles

Olympic hurdler Keni Harrison was born two months premature and suffered from a heart murmur. After placing sixth in the Olympic trials in 2016, she broke the world record two weeks later. She contracted Covid earlier this year, but she's finally getting the chance to compete at the Olympics

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