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Wisconsin election investigator says he deleted records

The former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice hired to investigate President Joe Biden's victory in the battleground state testified Thursday that he routinely deleted records, and deactivated a personal email account, even after receiving open records requests.
by The Associated Press

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DOJ officials pushed back on Trump's baseless election fraud claims

DOJ officials pushed back on Trump's baseless election fraud claims

About a week before the Jan. 6 attack, there was an "escalation" of then-President Donald Trump's demands about election fraud allegations, a former acting deputy attorney general testified.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Jensen seeks tax cuts to help Minnesota cope with inflation

Jensen seeks tax cuts to help Minnesota cope with inflation

Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen called Thursday for tax cuts and a clampdown on government spending and regulations to help Minnesotans cope with the highest inflation rate in 40 years.
by The Associated Press

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1/6 panel hears of Trump's pressure on Justice Department

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection heard from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from then-President Donald Trump over the 2020 election results.
by The Associated Press

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Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections regarding sexual misconduct

Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections regarding sexual misconduct

The administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules, acting to expand protections for LGBTQ students, and widen colleges' responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.
by The Associated Press

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Would closing the 'boyfriend loophole' in gun legislation save lives? Here's what the research says

Would closing the 'boyfriend loophole' in gun legislation save lives? Here's what the research says

A bipartisan gun safety bill is limited in scope, but among the provisions is a proposal to close the so-called “boyfriend loophole” which allows some people with a record of domestic violence to still buy firearms.
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided

Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided

The Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry guns in public, a major expansion of gun rights. The court struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous states.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin's Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation

Wisconsin's Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation

Evidence revealed at the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection shows that an aide for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told former Vice President Mike Pence’s staff that the Republican from Wisconsin wanted to hand-deliver fake elector votes from Wisconsin and Michigan.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary

Minnesota makes bid for earlier 2024 presidential primary

National Democrats are considering a shakeup in the states that lead off the White House nominating contest. Minnesota party leaders make their pitch Thursday but would have several hurdles to clear.
by Brian Bakst

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