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How will Minnesotans remember Biden's presidency?

How will Minnesotans remember Biden's presidency?

Two political analysts talk with MPR News host Tom Crann about President Joe Biden’s legacy and the impact his record will have on Minnesotans.
by Tom Crann, Jeff Jones and Matthew Alvarez

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Just minutes before leaving the presidency, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses

Just minutes before leaving the presidency, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses

The pardons, announced just minutes before Biden left office, capped a slew of unprecedented presidential action by the Democrat, who has been known as an intuitionalist during his half-century in politics.
by The Associated Press

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Trump to make historic move towards revoking birthright citizenship

Trump to make historic move towards revoking birthright citizenship

Trump wants to reinterpret the phrasing of the 14th Amendment to mean that the federal government would not recognize automatic birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden

The outgoing Biden administration has released Leonard Peltier from prison. Numerous activists and tribal officials have requested the release of Peltier, whom they believe to be innocent of killing two FBI agents in 1975.
by Allison Herrera and Melissa Olson

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News site focused on Elon Musk to launch

News site focused on Elon Musk to launch

Musk News, a new twice-weekly news site, will focus on the billionaire and Trump advisor's influence and actions over the course of the new presidency.
by David Folkenflik

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Inauguration Day: Trump becomes the 47th president

Inauguration Day: Trump becomes the 47th president

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president, taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
by The Associated Press

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Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions.
by The Associated Press

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