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Minnesota U.S. Rep. Phillips calls for armed guards in schools after Nashville shooting

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Phillips calls for armed guards in schools after Nashville shooting

In an interview on All Things Considered, Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips recognized he is an outlier among Democrats in calling for armed security at schools ”to provide a modicum of safety to our children.” But he said he is skeptical that much else can be done in the Republican-led House without significant public pressure.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power

Disney World board picked by DeSantis says predecessors stripped them of power

Board members picked to oversee the governance of Disney World said their predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
by The Associated Press

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President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

President Biden pushes for assault weapons ban, but GOP leaders remain opposed

The president said he's already used the "full extent" of his executive authority to combat gun violence. GOP lawmakers argue it's premature to press bills before the facts are out.
by Barbara Sprunt and Deirdre Walsh

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Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle

Vice President Harris wiped away tears as she toured Ghana's Cape Coast slave castle

The vice president visited a castle that was one of the last stops before enslaved people were transported across the Atlantic. "The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said.
by Deepa Shivaram

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