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July 22, 2021 4:01 AM

Rising violent crime is likely to present a political challenge for Democrats in 2022

Violent crime is on the rise in many urban areas across the country, giving Republicans what they believe is an opening in key swing districts that could decide control of Congress next year.

by Domenico Montanaro

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July 21, 2021 3:46 PM

Despite Canadian easing, U.S. extends land border restrictions

The United States government is extending the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico until at least Aug. 21.

by The Associated Press

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July 21, 2021 2:11 PM

Talk begins about post-COVID rules for Minnesota Legislature

The remote rules the Legislature used during the COVID-19 pandemic could be revised ahead of next year’s session.

by Brian Bakst

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July 20, 2021 3:40 PM

Michael Wolff's third strike at Trump White House has hits and misses

The author has gifts as a writer: a novelistic eye for scene and detail, an ear for dramatic dialogue. His story keeps moving, free of constraints common to courtroom lawyers or newspaper reporters.

by Ron Elving

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July 19, 2021 1:35 PM

Canada to let vaccinated U.S. citizens enter country on Aug. 9

Canada announced Monday it will begin letting fully vaccinated U.S. citizens into Canada on Aug. 9, and those from the rest of the world on Sept. 7.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2021 12:08 PM

Official: Haiti's interim prime minister to step down

Haiti’s designated Prime Minister Ariel Henry will replace the country’s interim prime minister to honor the wishes of the country’s slain president, an official told The Associated Press on Monday.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2021 11:49 AM

Capitol rioter who breached Senate sentenced to 8 months

A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2021 11:00 AM

Breaking up is hard to do. But that doesn’t stop many states from trying.

Be it splitting in two or breaking away from the Union, many states are clamoring for change. What does it mean for the future of our country?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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July 19, 2021 8:25 AM

1st Guantanamo detainee sent to home country in policy shift

The Biden administration on Monday transferred a Guantánamo Bay detainee to his home country for the first time, a policy shift from the Trump presidency that repatriated a Moroccan man years after he was recommended for discharge.

by The Associated Press

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July 19, 2021 7:17 AM

Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, U.S. says

The Biden administration on Monday blamed China for a hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software that compromised tens of thousands of computers around the world earlier this year.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Government News

Rising violent crime is likely to present a political challenge for Democrats in 2022

Despite Canadian easing, U.S. extends land border restrictions

Talk begins about post-COVID rules for Minnesota Legislature

Michael Wolff's third strike at Trump White House has hits and misses

Canada to let vaccinated U.S. citizens enter country on Aug. 9

Official: Haiti's interim prime minister to step down

Capitol rioter who breached Senate sentenced to 8 months

Breaking up is hard to do. But that doesn’t stop many states from trying.

1st Guantanamo detainee sent to home country in policy shift

Microsoft Exchange email hack was caused by China, U.S. says

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