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Biden's 1st 100 days: A look by the numbers

Biden's 1st 100 days: A look by the numbers

Under Joe Biden, the number of presidential tweets is down, while the volume of executive orders is up. His job approval is higher than former President Donald Trump's ever was, but he has signed less than half as many bills.
by Jason Breslow

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In 'Stronger,' Cindy McCain reflects on life, and the last days, with John McCain

In 'Stronger,' Cindy McCain reflects on life, and the last days, with John McCain

In her memoir, the late senator's wife details a decision on emergency surgery in John McCain's final days, reviews their 38 years of marriage — and offers her thoughts on Donald Trump.
by Claudia Grisales

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How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate

How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate

Some extremists weaponize irony and absurdity as a method for recruiting new members and avoiding criticism. Such tactics can mask the danger that extremists pose, experts say.
by Tom Dreisbach

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How the Democrats propose to expand voting and change election law

How the Democrats propose to expand voting and change election law

The proposed For the People Act would set nationwide rules on ballot access, do away with many voting restrictions, modify redistricting and rein in campaign donations. But Republicans are determined to stop it.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Census: Minnesota keeps all 8 U.S. House seats, barely

Census: Minnesota keeps all 8 U.S. House seats, barely

Had New York state counted 89 more people in the 2020 census, it would not have lost a seat and Minnesota would have. It’s the narrowest such margin recorded since at least 1940.
by David H. Montgomery, Tim Nelson and Brian Bakst

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Here's how the first 2020 Census results changed Electoral College, House seats

Here's how the first 2020 Census results changed Electoral College, House seats

The Census Bureau is set to announce state population counts from its 2020 tally at a 2 p.m. CT press conference. The counts are used to determine representation in Congress and the Electoral College.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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