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April 11, 2021 6:11 AM

This top Biden economist has a plan: Create jobs, address inequality, ignore trolls

Janelle Jones is the first Black woman to serve as chief economist at the Labor Department. She says helping marginalized groups boosts the entire economy.

by Ayesha Rascoe

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April 10, 2021 3:56 PM

Biden wants new ban on assault-style weapons. What lessons were learned from the '90s?

Advocates face steep odds getting a new ban through Congress. If they can succeed, they hope to avoid a repeat of past mistakes that left the original law open to loopholes.

by Alana Wise

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April 10, 2021 2:57 PM

Minnesota Republicans elect Carnahan to third term as party chair

Minnesota Republican Party members have elected Jennifer Carnahan to a third two-year term as state party chair.

by MPR News Staff

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April 10, 2021 1:38 PM

‘Clear the Capitol,’ Pence pleaded on Jan. 6; new details of riot response are revealed

New details from the deadly riot of Jan. 6 are in a previously undisclosed document prepared by the Pentagon for internal use. It adds another layer of understanding about the state of fear and panic while the insurrection played out.

by The Associated Press

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April 10, 2021 10:46 AM

50 years later, the legacy of U.S.-China 'pingpong diplomacy' faces challenges

April 10 marks the 50th anniversary of when U.S. table tennis players first visited China in a diplomatic breakthrough. But today, the political winds have shifted — in both countries.

by John Ruwitch

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April 9, 2021 5:11 PM

Gaetz associate to plead guilty to 6 counts, cooperate with investigators

A former Florida politician who is a key figure in the investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses and has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.

by Ryan Lucas

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April 9, 2021 5:11 PM

House Ethics Committee investigating GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida

The investigation follows a series of allegations against the Florida congressman, including illegal drug use and sexual misconduct.

by Barbara Sprunt and Deirdre Walsh

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April 9, 2021 3:57 PM

Carnahan faces GOP leadership challenge from state Sen. Koran

Jennifer Carnahan faces a challenge from state Sen. Mark Koran in her attempt to serve another term at the helm of the Republican Party of Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 9, 2021 2:09 PM

Biden sets up commission to study Supreme Court reform

Friday's announcement comes amid a debate over the composition of the nine-member court that now has a 6-3 conservative majority.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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April 9, 2021 11:19 AM

Biden proposes $1.5 trillion Federal spending plan

The president's budget blueprint would increase spending on an array of domestic programs aimed at reducing poverty and fighting climate change, while keeping defense spending relatively flat.

by Brian Naylor and Barbara Sprunt

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