AP Top Political News at 12:13 p.m. EDT

Justice Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID, has no symptoms

Biden's approval slumps after a slew of crises: AP-NORC poll

Biden, Democrats back at it, scaling back $3.5T plan

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

US tries to make nice with France after Australia sub snub

EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates

A 'dangerous cabal'? Alito says high court is no such thing

Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing

Prisons, border wall: How GOP is looking to use COVID money

Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track for Jan. 1 rollout