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Biden will establish a gender policy council within the White House

Biden will establish a gender policy council within the White House

In addition to establishing the council, President Joe Biden will sign an executive order aimed at reversing Trump administration policies on campus sexual assault and harassment.
by Melissa Block

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At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

At session midpoint, Minnesota lawmakers aim for first deals

Security funding connected to the Derek Chauvin trial and tax measures tied to COVID-19 assistance are the first big tests of how Minnesota’s divided government is able to get along this year.
by Brian Bakst

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Cuomo defiant as top New York lawmakers call on him to quit

Cuomo defiant as top New York lawmakers call on him to quit

The two top Democrats in New York’s legislature withdrew their support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment and undercounting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.
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With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes

With virus aid in sight, Democrats debate filibuster changes

With President Joe Biden on the verge of his first big legislative victory, a key moderate Democrat said Sunday he's open to changing Senate rules that could allow for more party-line votes to push through other parts of the White House’s agenda such as voting rights.
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Biden marks 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order

Biden marks 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order

A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as congressional Democrats press for a sweeping voting and elections bill to counter efforts to restrict voting access.
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For the first time in 56 years, a 'Bloody Sunday' without John Lewis

For the first time in 56 years, a 'Bloody Sunday' without John Lewis

Sunday's anniversary of the day marchers were beaten by police in Selma, Ala., will honor the late civil rights icon. Some 56 years later, former state Sen. Hank Sanders says Lewis’ work isn't done.
by Angela Vang and Emma Bowman

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Senate passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package

Senate passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
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Trump is no longer tweeting, but online disinformation isn't going away

Trump is no longer tweeting, but online disinformation isn't going away

While removing former President Donald Trump from social media has led to a significant decrease in election-related disinformation, online falsehoods about the election and vaccines continue to flourish.
by Miles Parks

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After Floyd’s killing, police reform efforts not fast or far enough for some

After Floyd’s killing, police reform efforts not fast or far enough for some

As the Derek Chauvin trial looms, police reform efforts by state and local leaders inspired by George Floyd’s killing move forward — though not fast enough or far enough for people calling for immediate and transformational change.
by Brandt Williams

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Former State Department aide charged in connection with capitol riot

Former State Department aide charged in connection with capitol riot

Federico Klein, who served as a midlevel aide in the Trump State Department, was arrested and charged with several counts connected to the Capitol attack, including assaulting an officer.
by Ryan Lucas

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