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Senate Republicans blocked a vote to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th Capitol insurrection, with six GOP senators siding with Democrats. President Biden praised Virginia's pandemic response as restrictions ease, and the White House unveiled a $6 trillion budget proposal. Meanwhile, Malaysia is re-entering lockdown due to a COVID surge, and the UK approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

What was the outcome of the procedural vote regarding the independent investigation into the Capitol insurrection?

Which six GOP senators sided with the Democrats to limit debate on the bipartisan Commission?

What are some reasons Republicans have given for opposing the Commission?

What recent changes have been made regarding pandemic restrictions in Virginia?

What is the significance of the $6 trillion budget proposal mentioned in the text?