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Arizona Democrats censure Sinema for blocking voting bill

Arizona Democrats censure Sinema for blocking voting bill

Leaders of the Arizona Democratic Party have voted to censure Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, after she played a key role in scuttling voting rights legislation that many Democrats consider essential to preserving democracy.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands gather for the March for Life protest, as Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade

Thousands gather for the March for Life protest, as Supreme Court weighs Roe v. Wade

The annual march in Washington, D.C., occurs around the anniversary of the Roe decision. This year, as the Supreme Court considers overturning some of its protections, protesters say they feel hope.
by Deepa Shivaram and Danielle Kurtzleben

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Political experience is line of division among GOP governor hopefuls

Political experience is line of division among GOP governor hopefuls

Minnesota hasn’t elected a governor without prior elective experience since 1966. But some Republicans seeking their party’s nomination say a fresh start is needed as rivals say know-how is a must.
by Brian Bakst

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Governor’s spending plan includes ‘Walz checks’

Governor’s spending plan includes ‘Walz checks’

As the Legislature gets ready for this year’s session, Gov. Tim Walz is pushing for tax relief with part of Minnesota’s budget surplus.
by Brian Bakst

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Outside experts want changes in state driver’s license system

Outside experts want changes in state driver’s license system

Minnesota lawmakers and a group of outside experts that reviewed Minnesota’s system for driver’s license testing presented a report Thursday that calls for many changes.
by Tim Pugmire

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Top U.S., European diplomats hold talks on Ukraine crisis

Top U.S., European diplomats hold talks on Ukraine crisis

Top American and European diplomats are meeting in Berlin as the allies seek to project a united front to Russia over concerns that it may be planning an invasion of Ukraine. 
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Russia accuses West of plotting 'provocations' in Ukraine

Russia accuses West of plotting 'provocations' in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova alleged Thursday that Ukrainian and Western claims of an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine were a “cover for staging large-scale provocations of their own, including those of military character.”
by The Associated Press

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Explainer: What are U.S. military options to help Ukraine?

Explainer: What are U.S. military options to help Ukraine?

The Biden administration is unlikely to answer a further Russian invasion of Ukraine by sending U.S. combat troops. But it could pursue a range of less dramatic yet still risky options, including giving military support to a post-invasion Ukrainian resistance.
by The Associated Press

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