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Answering your questions about the Supreme Court

Answering your questions about the Supreme Court

As President Joe Biden prepares to announce his nominee to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, host Angela Davis talks with two constitutional law professors about the nomination and confirmation process, the history and size of the Supreme Court and whether the highest court in the land was designed to reflect the American citizenry or not.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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Canadian police start arresting protesters in Ottawa

Canadian police start arresting protesters in Ottawa

Authorities in Canada are beginning to arrest protesters who have paralyzed traffic in Ottawa for three weeks in a demonstration against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions. Police in Ottawa say some protesters are surrendering and being arrested downtown Friday morning. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn dies at age 59

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn dies at age 59

The GOP congressman had been battling kidney cancer for the past three years. He died Thursday night, said his wife, former state Republican Party chair Jennifer Carnahan.
by MPR News Staff

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Russia to stage massive nuclear drills amid Ukraine standoff

Russia to stage massive nuclear drills amid Ukraine standoff

Russia is planning massive drills of its strategic nuclear forces amid Western fears that Moscow might be preparing to invade Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry says the exercise on Saturday will involve multiple practice launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. 
by The Associated Press

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Governor’s emergency powers could change after COVID-19 crisis

Governor’s emergency powers could change after COVID-19 crisis

An unprecedented use of executive authority during the COVID-19 pandemic has state lawmakers looking at a rewrite of the peacetime emergency powers law. Republicans are pushing for big changes, and Democrats say they are also open to an update.
by Brian Bakst

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California adopts nation's first endemic virus policy

California adopts nation's first endemic virus policy

The state's plan sets specific goals, such as stockpiling masks, providing wide-scale daily vaccinations and tests and adding 3,000 medical workers within three weeks in surge areas.
by The Associated Press

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Move or move on? New districts put some incumbents in tough spot

Move or move on? New districts put some incumbents in tough spot

Dozens of pairings of Minnesota legislative incumbents are creating awkward situations at the Capitol, forcing some to face off with colleagues, to relocate or to retire. And those in that predicament have to decide soon. Sen. Julie Rosen, one of the Republican caucus’ most-senior members, said Thursday she would retire after being paired with a fellow Republican.
by Brian Bakst

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