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Politics and Government News

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Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen again

Trump critic Cheney cautions Jan. 6 riot could happen again

Rep. Liz Cheney, newly ousted from House Republican leadership for challenging former President Donald Trump, criticized GOP colleagues Sunday for downplaying the Jan. 6 riot and condoning Trump’s lies that the 2020 election was stolen, saying they were “complicit” in undermining democracy.
by The Associated Press

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CDC director defends decision to ditch masks

CDC director defends decision to ditch masks

The head of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday defended the decision to ease mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, stressing that increasing political pressure had nothing to do with the abrupt shift in guidelines.
by The Associated Press

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Complaints soar as customers fight airlines for refunds from pandemic cancellations

Complaints soar as customers fight airlines for refunds from pandemic cancellations

Airlines received billions in federal COVID-19 aid over the past year, but consumer advocates and two senators claim they're sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed to customers for canceled travel.
by David Schaper

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House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post

House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post

Republicans have vaulted Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership. The upstate New York Republican was elected to the party's No. 3 post on Friday. She's an ardent defender of former President Donald Trump.
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MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate

MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate

For the first time in its history, the Minnesota House has voted to legalize marijuana beyond the current medical uses allowed in the state. But firm opposition in the Senate will likely prevent it from becoming law this year.
by Tim Pugmire

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MN Capitol focus shifts to timetable to avoid shutdown

MN Capitol focus shifts to timetable to avoid shutdown

Minnesota lawmakers won’t get a budget passed during the regular session. Now they’ve got to worry about getting one in place to avoid a government shutdown in July.
by Brian Bakst

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Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Virus, Mideast turmoil stifle Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr in a subdued mood for a second year as the COVID-19 pandemic again forces mosque closings and family separations on the holiday marking the end of Ramadan.
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