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South Dakota AG removed from post after hitting and killing a pedestrian

South Dakota AG removed from post after hitting and killing a pedestrian

State Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg was impeached and removed from office by South Dakota lawmakers for crimes and wrongdoings before and after fatally hitting Joe Boever on a highway shoulder.
by Lee Strubinger

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Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump — and could hurt efforts to curb inflation.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill

The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate.
by Kelsey Snell

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1/6 panel: Local 'heroes' rebuffed Trump, then faced threats

The House Jan. 6 committee has heard chilling, tearful testimony that Donald Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election led to widespread threats against local workers and state officials.
by The Associated Press

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What to know ahead of South Dakota AG impeachment trial

What to know ahead of South Dakota AG impeachment trial

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg faces a historic impeachment trial this week for his actions surrounding a 2020 car crash in which he struck and killed a pedestrian.
by The Associated Press

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