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February 4, 2021 5:55 AM

Biden administration resurrects office to help women 'at the breaking point'

President Joe Biden pledged that equal pay, paid family leave and affordable child care will be at the forefront of his administration's work. He's creating a Gender Policy Council to take these on.

by Melissa Block

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February 4, 2021 5:05 AM

CEO of social media app Parler says board fired him

John Matze, Parler's chief executive, was ousted just as the company struggles to find a way back online, with Big Tech companies cracking down on the site after the riot at the Capitol.

by Bobby Allyn

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February 4, 2021 4:01 AM

Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees

Nearly all Republicans voted against the Democratic move, but none of them defended her lengthy history of outrageous social media posts.

by The Associated Press

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February 4, 2021 4:00 AM

State regulators push ahead with 'clean car' rules, despite GOP opposition

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is pushing ahead with proposed “clean car” regulations, despite strong opposition from many Republican legislators. Meanwhile, supporters say it's only a small step toward what's really needed to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

by Dan Kraker

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February 4, 2021 2:37 AM

Palm Beach town attorney says Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago full time

In a memo to local officials, John Randolph says he agrees with Donald Trump's lawyer that the former president can legally reside at his private club. "It appears the Zoning Code permits him to," he says.

by Greg Allen

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February 3, 2021 7:27 PM

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

The legal sparring around Donald Trump's impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of next week's Senate trial.

by The Associated Press

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February 3, 2021 3:50 PM

Plan to strip Walz of power to close schools passes 1st test

State Sen. Carla Nelson says her bill would put the decision-making back with local school boards. All previous attempts to roll back Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers have failed along party lines.

by The Associated Press

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February 3, 2021 12:47 PM

Education pick Miguel Cardona's message to lawmakers: 'En la unión está la fuerza'

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's education nominee, appeared before lawmakers on Wednesday for a mostly tame confirmation hearing. His opening message: In unity there is strength.

by Cory Turner and Eda Uzunlar

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February 3, 2021 11:41 AM

Biden forges ahead on relief bill without GOP, but signals checks could be targeted

The president told House Democrats he would not back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the coronavirus aid package, but suggests checks could be targeted, a proposal Republicans pushed.

by Deirdre Walsh