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Undocumented Venezuelans given protected status in United States

Undocumented Venezuelans given protected status in United States

The Biden administration's decision represents a major policy shift from the Trump team, which withstood bipartisan calls to grant the protections to Venezuelans fleeing life-threatening crises.
by Franco Ordoñez

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New Justice Department team comes into focus ahead of vote on Garland

New Justice Department team comes into focus ahead of vote on Garland

Two more of President Joe Biden's nominees to lead the Justice Department will be questioned by the Senate this week as Merrick Garland prepares for confirmation as attorney general.
by Carrie Johnson

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Review of Jan. 6 riot urges more police, mobile fencing

Review of Jan. 6 riot urges more police, mobile fencing

An insurrection task force directed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says U.S. Capitol Police need more support to address security weaknesses. The review was led by retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.
by Claudia Grisales

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House poised to pass Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Tuesday

House poised to pass Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill on Tuesday

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.
by Barbara Sprunt

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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.
by The Associated Press

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