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Nonprofits with big COVID-19 roles now face added scrutiny

Nonprofits with big COVID-19 roles now face added scrutiny

A flood of federal coronavirus money over the past year will require some Minnesota nonprofits to undergo more intensive audits for the first time.
by Brian Bakst

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The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'

The clear and present danger of Trump's enduring 'Big Lie'

Fueling the Jan. 6 insurrection was the "Big Lie" that Donald Trump won the election. One year later, many warn that lie has metastasized and now poses an even graver threat to American democracy.
by Melissa Block

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Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump: 'Why would I not?'

Biden teases possible rematch against Donald Trump: 'Why would I not?'

In an interview with ABC News on Wednesday, the president discussed his political future and what his administration would do to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
by Alana Wise

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McConnell openly courts Manchin to leave Democrats, join GOP

McConnell openly courts Manchin to leave Democrats, join GOP

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell is openly recruiting Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin after his fractious split with the White House over the president’s social and environmental spending package.
by The Associated Press

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President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1

President Biden extends student loan payment freeze through May 1

President Biden extended relief for federal student loan borrowers for an additional 90 days because borrowers are "still coping with the impacts of the pandemic." Payments now resume May 1.
by Elissa Nadworny

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In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

In 2021, climate ambitions soared and crashed in the U.S. and around the world

President Joe Biden's lofty domestic goals were brought down to earth by congressional opposition, notably from one Democratic senator. International efforts to fight planetary warming also fell short.
by Dan Charles and Jeff Brady

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MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

MN Rep. Phillips hopeful ‘build back better’ will still pass

While some Minnesota Democrats criticized West Va. Sen. Joe Manchin for tanking President Joe Biden’s “build back better plan,” Rep. Dean Phillips said he hopes Manchin will come back to the negotiating table, and that he is confident the legislation will pass in the new year.
by Brian Bakst

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