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Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County debates location of new jail, justice center

Stearns County officials face some major decisions on replacing its outdated jail and sheriff’s office, while adding more court space. Other Minnesota counties are facing similar costly choices, as their jails reach the end of their life expectancies and expectations of care change.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser

Former President Donald Trump is aiming to take in $33 million at a Florida fundraiser next week. He's hoping to outraise an event President Joe Biden held last week where the Democrat took in $25 million, setting a new single-event fundraising record. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump’s team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case

Trump’s team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case

The charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize political speech and advocacy conduct that the First Amendment protects, a lawyer for the former president said Thursday as he argued that the indictment should be dismissed.
by The Associated Press

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Biden’s fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, his campaign says

Biden’s fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, his campaign says

A fundraiser for President Joe Biden in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million. Biden’s campaign says the Thursday night event sets a record for the biggest haul for a political event.
by The Associated Press

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California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman

A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.
by Tom Dreisbach

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Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included

Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included

The “God Bless The USA” Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation’s founding documents. Trump launched it ahead of Easter as his financial woes mount.
by Rachel Treisman

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