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January 27, 2022 6:23 AM

The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did

The monthly cash payments reached more than 61 million kids in December alone. Most low-income families spent the money on basic needs, like food, clothing and utility bills.

by Cory Turner

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January 27, 2022 5:58 AM

U.S. response on Ukraine offers little optimism, Russia says

The Kremlin spokesperson says the U.S. rejection of Russia’s main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine leaves little ground for optimism. He added Thursday that dialogue was still possible.

by The Associated Press

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January 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Biden will get a chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Here's what to expect

With Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down, President Joe Biden has his first nomination to the high court. He campaigned on picking a Black woman for the lifetime appointment.

by Deirdre Walsh

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January 27, 2022 2:10 AM

China is demanding the U.S. end its 'interference' in Beijing Olympics

The Foreign Ministry said Minister Wang Yi made the demand in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday Beijing time.

by The Associated Press

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January 26, 2022 4:43 PM

Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation

The Federal Reserve is preparing to raise interest rates sooner and — perhaps — more aggressively after inflation reached the highest in nearly 40 years.

by Scott Horsley

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January 26, 2022 4:20 PM

MN board suspends medical license of jail doctor

Dr. Todd Leonard’s company, MEnD Correctional Care, has been scrutinized for its role in inmate deaths, including Hardel Sherrell, who died in the Beltrami County jail in 2018.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 26, 2022 3:20 PM

MN Senate Republicans set crime, tax cuts as top session priorities

Senate Republicans are prioritizing permanent tax cuts, longer prison sentences for violent crimes, and a focus on education basics for the legislative session that starts next week. Gov. Tim Walz proposed an anti-crime initiative, focused on grants to local governments and neighborhood groups.

by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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January 26, 2022 1:06 PM

DFL allows ineligible voters to take part in precinct caucuses

Following a court case, the DFL Party says it will allow people without full voting rights to participate in precinct caucuses.

by Brian Bakst

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January 26, 2022 11:26 AM

Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retire

Behind the scenes, Breyer pushed and prodded his fellow justices for consensus. His decision gives President Joe Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court.

by Nina Totenberg

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January 26, 2022 5:47 AM

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

President Joe Biden’s effort to rally support, both at home and abroad, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just the latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests to build effective coalitions.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Election News

The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did

U.S. response on Ukraine offers little optimism, Russia says

Biden will get a chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Here's what to expect

China is demanding the U.S. end its 'interference' in Beijing Olympics

Game time: The Fed unveils a tougher plan to fight stubbornly high inflation

MN board suspends medical license of jail doctor

MN Senate Republicans set crime, tax cuts as top session priorities

DFL allows ineligible voters to take part in precinct caucuses

Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retire

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

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