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Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution

The Trump administration early Saturday carried out its 13th federal execution since July, an unprecedented run that concluded just five days before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden — an opponent of the federal death penalty.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis council indicates it will try again with plan to replace MPD

Minneapolis council indicates it will try again with plan to replace MPD

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday took steps — again — toward trying to get a proposal on the ballot this year that would allow the city to replace its Police Department with a new public safety agency.
by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it 'vote of conscience'

The Republican leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, is telling senators decision on whether or not to convict President Donald Trump over the Capitol riot will be a “vote of conscience.”
by The Associated Press

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NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas

The National Rifle Association says the nation's most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy. The announcement comes months after New York’s attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions of dollars for lavish personal trips. 
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U.S. says no direct evidence of 'kill/capture teams' so far in Capitol riot

U.S. says no direct evidence of 'kill/capture teams' so far in Capitol riot

The top U.S. prosecutor for the District of Columbia cited a "disconnect" after federal prosecutors in Arizona said there was "strong evidence" that pro-Trump rioters intended to kill officials.
by Bill Chappell and Merrit Kennedy

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Top safety official: No credible threat at Minn. Capitol

Top safety official: No credible threat at Minn. Capitol

As security ramped up at the Minnesota Capitol, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington said a recent FBI bulletin about potential threats to state Capitol buildings across the country is outdated. Nevertheless, top state officials said they were ready to keep Minnesotans safe. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Poll: Majority of Americans blame Trump for violence at Capitol

Poll: Majority of Americans blame Trump for violence at Capitol

In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 58 percent say Trump is responsible for the riot at the Capitol, but most Republicans don't — and most of them don't accept the accuracy of the election either.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden's inauguration

President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to a person familiar with the planning who spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been made public.
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Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot

Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot

The Justice Department's internal watchdog said Friday that it will investigate how the department and its law enforcement agencies prepared for and responded to last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol.
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