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February 16, 2021 5:24 AM

Security funding for Chauvin trial hits roadblock at Capitol

Security planning around the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin remains in doubt amid divisions over who should pay and what standards police should be held to as they respond to protests.

by Brian Bakst

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February 15, 2021 6:12 PM

Minnesota House pulls $35M security fund for officer trials

A proposal by Gov. Tim Walz to create a $35 million fund to bolster security during the murder trial of a former Minneapolis officer charged with killing George Floyd has stalled out in the Democratic-controlled Minnesota House. Leaders abruptly pulled the bill Monday, acknowledging that they lacked enough votes to pass it.

by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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February 15, 2021 4:18 PM

Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. In a letter to Democratic colleagues, Pelosi said the House will also put forth supplemental spending to boost security at the Capitol.

by The Associated Press

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February 15, 2021 4:10 PM

After weeks of being offline, Parler finds a new web host

The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.

by Bobby Allyn and Rachel Treisman

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February 15, 2021 12:24 PM

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Now that he's been acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life. Trump is feeling emboldened by the trial's outcome and is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation. And he's eyeing ways to reassert his power.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2021 8:20 PM

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal

A day after former President Donald Trump was acquitted at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2021 2:48 PM

Wisconsin DNR to recommend hunting season quota of 200 wolves

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it will propose a hunting season quota of 200 wolves when the the group's policy board meets Monday to discuss launching a wolf hunt immediately.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2021 12:50 PM

On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws

On the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, President Joe Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws — including requiring background checks on all gun sales, and banning assault weapons.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2021 12:00 PM

'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses

House impeachment managers on Sunday argued that continuing the trial with witnesses wouldn't have produced a different result. “What we needed were … more senators with spines, not more witnesses," said Virgin Islands House Del. Stacey Plaskett.

by Barbara Sprunt

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February 14, 2021 9:31 AM

After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler took center stage during impeachment after sharing an account of Trump siding with the Capitol mob. The Washington state Republican is now bracing for the fallout.

by Troy Brynelson

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