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Behind Capitol security lines, COVID-19 is still main topic
Lawmakers are pressing for information about Minnesota’s COVID-19 strategy as they meet in a locked-down Capitol.
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status
Senate begins Biden Cabinet confirmation hearings as impeachment trial looms
The first five hearings on Tuesday include nominees who are already signaling sharp departures from the policies enacted under President Trump. They also showcase the diversity that Biden has vowed to be a hallmark of his Cabinet, and more broadly of his approach to his presidency.
Poll: Most Americans think Trump will be remembered as a subpar president
By a 60 percent to 27 percent margin, Americans said they thought Donald Trump would go down as either one of the worst presidents in history or below average. President-elect Joe Biden is viewed more positively.
Minneapolis MLK Day speakers: Deval Patrick, Rev. Bernice King and Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast “virtual” speakers in 2021: Rev. Bernice King and Ambassador Andrew Young. As well as the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast keynote speaker: former Massachusetts governor and civil rights attorney Deval Patrick.
Woman who may have stolen laptop from Pelosi's office is arrested
A witness, identified as a former romantic partner of the woman, says she intended to sell the computer to a Russian friend, who planned to then pass it to the Kremlin's foreign intelligence service.
Understanding Martin Luther King's complex legacy
The APM documentary, “King’s Last March” explores the complex legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.