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Trial Over George Floyd's Killing Nears End

Testimony ended Thursday in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, facing charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in George Floyd's death.

Trial Over George Floyd's Killing Nears End

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Americans Support An Expanded View Of "Infrastructure" But Not How To Pay For It

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll found that Americans generally support making things like broadband part of infrastructure, but they don't agree on how to pay for it. Plus, Republicans shift away from corporations to shore up their support from the white working class.

Americans Support An Expanded View Of "Infrastructure" But Not How To Pay For It

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After Almost Two Decades Of War, Biden To Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan

President Biden says that U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by September 11th, 2021. The president said in an address Wednesday that after nearly two decades of conflict, there was no reason to continue to wait for an ideal time to leave.

After Almost Two Decades Of War, Biden To Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan

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White House Says It Will Meet Vaccine Goals Despite Pause In Johnson & Johnson Use

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration recommended pausing the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six rare cases of blood clotting. The White House is emphasizing the condition is extremely uncommon, and it still plans to meet its goal of 200 million doses in President Biden's first 100 days in office.

White House Says It Will Meet Vaccine Goals Despite Pause In Johnson & Johnson Use

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John Boehner Thinks The Republican Party Has Changed. Has It?

In a new memoir, the former Republican House Speaker says that even Ronald Reagan couldn't get elected in today's GOP. He decries obstructionist tactics used by Republicans, while acknowledging his role in pioneering them.

John Boehner Thinks The Republican Party Has Changed. Has It?

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Securing the Capitol or Fencing in Democracy? And, Biden's Policy Strategy

As lawmakers and security officials brainstorm security reforms for the U.S. Capitol complex, investigators have yet to disclose any evidence that extremist groups came to DC on January 6th specifically intending to raid the building.

Securing the Capitol or Fencing in Democracy? And, Biden's Policy Strategy

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Biden Announces Gun Safety Agenda

President Biden announced a series of policy actions on Thursday aimed at curbing gun violence. Congressional action remains unlikely unless Democrats reform or eliminate the filibuster.

Biden Announces Gun Safety Agenda

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Activists Stoke Corporate Backlash To Voting Restrictions

States are facing pressure from corporations to dial back legislation that makes it harder to vote. Major League Baseball announced on Friday that it is relocating the All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to a new state law.

Activists Stoke Corporate Backlash To Voting Restrictions

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Top Biden Labor Economist: Boosting Black Women Benefits Everyone

Black people, in particular Black women, are historically among the last to recover from economic downturns. Janelle Jones, the first Black woman to serve as the top economist for the Labor Department, has a policy approach she calls "Black Women Best" that she hopes will rectify that. What can be achieved over Republican objections remains to be seen.

Top Biden Labor Economist: Boosting Black Women Benefits Everyone

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Hunter Biden's Memoir Goes Long On Addiction, Short On Corporate Work

A new memoir details a harrowing struggle with addiction but mostly elides the past corporate and lobbying work that has raised political propriety questions. A federal investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes could still prove a headache for the president, though the younger Biden has denied wrongdoing and says he is cooperating fully with investigators.

Hunter Biden's Memoir Goes Long On Addiction, Short On Corporate Work

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