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Read NPR's full interview with former President Donald Trump

Read NPR's full interview with former President Donald Trump

NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke with former President Donald Trump on Monday. Trump continued to repeat false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.

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A conversation with Hamse Warfa, soon Biden's highest-ranking Somali appointee

A conversation with Hamse Warfa, soon Biden's highest-ranking Somali appointee

Hamse Warfa is leaving Minnesota to serve in the Biden administration in Washington, D.C., where he will be the highest-ranking Somali appointee. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his story and the importance of strengthening democracy around the world.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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U.S. announces $308 million in aid for Afghans as crisis grows

U.S. announces $308 million in aid for Afghans as crisis grows

The White House has announced $308 million in additional humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan. The new aid comes as Afghanistan edges toward a humanitarian crisis since the Taliban takeover nearly five months ago.
by The Associated Press

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Biden calls for changes to the Senate's filibuster to pass voting rights bills

Biden calls for changes to the Senate's filibuster to pass voting rights bills

President Joe Biden on Tuesday delivered a fiery speech on what he called "the battle for the soul of America," urging an outright rejection of GOP-led efforts to restrict Americans' rights to vote.
by Alana Wise

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Longtime MPCA employee alleges retaliation over petroleum complaints

Longtime MPCA employee alleges retaliation over petroleum complaints

Mark Toso alleges that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency penalized him for raising concerns that its program for handling leaking petroleum tanks was failing to protect groundwater.
by Kirsti Marohn

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