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U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

U.S. terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

The Department of Homeland Security issued a national terrorism bulletin Wednesday warning of the potential for lingering violence from people motivated by anti-government sentiment after President Joe Biden's election.
by The Associated Press

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Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Biden's push against housing discrimination must go beyond HUD, researcher says

Andre Perry of Brookings says discrimination against communities of color also involves lenders, zoning laws and other issues that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is less involved in.
by Rachel Martin and Avie Schneider

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Biden to 'pause' oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters

Biden to 'pause' oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters

The move is one of his more controversial campaign promises, and industry groups say they will sue. But it won't have much immediate impact on driving down climate-warming emissions.
by Nathan Rott and Scott Detrow

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Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Biden to reopen 'Obamacare' markets for COVID-19 relief

Fulfilling a campaign promise, President Joe Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
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Biden orders Justice Dept. to end use of private prisons

Biden orders Justice Dept. to end use of private prisons

President Joe Biden has ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central role the government has played implementing discriminatory housing policies. 
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GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial

GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial

The Senate on Tuesday rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss the trial, allowing the case on “incitement of insurrection” to move forward. 
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Justice Department rescinds ‘zero tolerance’ immigration rule

Justice Department rescinds ‘zero tolerance’ immigration rule

Acting Attorney General Monty Wilkinson issued the new memo to federal prosecutors across the nation, saying the department would return to its longstanding previous policy and instructing prosecutors to act on the merits of the cases. 
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Minnesota lawmakers start push for legal sports betting

Minnesota lawmakers start push for legal sports betting

A pair of legislators renewed a bipartisan, bicameral push Tuesday to legalize sports betting in Minnesota, but the proposal again faces long odds in passing this year. 
by Jon Collins

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Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages

Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages

President Joe Biden announced the surge in deliveries to states Tuesday, along with the news that the federal government is purchasing an additional 100 million doses each of the two approved vaccines. With existing purchases, the White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose regimens to states to vaccinate 300 million people.
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