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Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

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

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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Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it.
by The Associated Press

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GOP discord over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene is still all about Trump

House Republicans are wrestling with divisions — Conference Chair Liz Cheney faces calls to step down after backing impeachment, while Majorie Taylor Greene may be sanctioned for controversial comments.
by Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales

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Intelligence Squared debate: Is America still a model for the world?

Intelligence Squared debate: Is America still a model for the world?

Have months of strife around the election results and ensuing political violence destroyed America's credibility and ensured it will no longer inspire the oppressed or legitimately condemn authoritarians? Or have the nation's institutions held under pressure and demonstrated democracy's strength and resilience in politically polarized times?
by MPR News Staff

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