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Rep. Jim Hagedorn has cancerous kidney removed

Rep. Jim Hagedorn has cancerous kidney removed

Minnesota Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn had a kidney removed Monday as he continues to fight advanced kidney cancer, according to a release from the congressman's office.
by The Associated Press

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House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

House approves Trump's $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

The House has voted to increase COVID-19 relief checks to $2,000, meeting President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger payments and sending the bill to the GOP-controlled Senate, where the outcome is uncertain. 
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UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal

UK warns of 'bumpy' post-Brexit transition despite deal

European Union nations have unanimously approved the post-Brexit trade deal with the United Kingdom, a prerequisite for the agreement to take effect on New Year’s Day.
by The Associated Press

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With much work to do, federal watchdogs seek greater protections

With much work to do, federal watchdogs seek greater protections

"Our job, we know, has never been more important, more significant, or more challenging than it is right now," says Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz.
by Carrie Johnson

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Key points of the COVID-19 relief, government funding package

Key points of the COVID-19 relief, government funding package

The massive, year-end catchall bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care.
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Trump reluctantly signs COVID aid, sparks fresh fight in GOP

Trump reluctantly signs COVID aid, sparks fresh fight in GOP

Dropping his objections, President Donald Trump has signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 and annual federal spending package into law. But Congress returns Monday to confront the White House on remaining priorities in a rare end-of-session showdown.
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Minnesota program will help some residents losing federal unemployment benefits

Minnesota program will help some residents losing federal unemployment benefits

Some Minnesotans who are out of work will continue to receive extended unemployment benefits, even after President Donald Trump's refusal to sign a COVID relief bill that extends federal benefits for people who lost their jobs during the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump refuses to sign relief bill

Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump refuses to sign relief bill

Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet lapsed overnight as President Donald Trump refused to sign an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections.
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Judge delays execution of only woman on US death row

A federal judge said the Justice Department unlawfully rescheduled the execution of the only woman on federal death row, potentially setting up the Trump administration to schedule the execution after president-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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