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Palm Beach town attorney says Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago full time

Palm Beach town attorney says Trump can live at Mar-a-Lago full time

In a memo to local officials, John Randolph says he agrees with Donald Trump's lawyer that the former president can legally reside at his private club. "It appears the Zoning Code permits him to," he says.
by Greg Allen

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Plan to strip Walz of power to close schools passes 1st test

Plan to strip Walz of power to close schools passes 1st test

State Sen. Carla Nelson says her bill would put the decision-making back with local school boards. All previous attempts to roll back Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers have failed along party lines. 
by The Associated Press

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Education pick Miguel Cardona's message to lawmakers: 'En la unión está la fuerza'

Education pick Miguel Cardona's message to lawmakers: 'En la unión está la fuerza'

Miguel Cardona, President Biden's education nominee, appeared before lawmakers on Wednesday for a mostly tame confirmation hearing. His opening message: In unity there is strength.
by Cory Turner and Eda Uzunlar

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Biden forges ahead on relief bill without GOP, but signals checks could be targeted

Biden forges ahead on relief bill without GOP, but signals checks could be targeted

The president told House Democrats he would not back down from providing $1,400 direct payments in the coronavirus aid package, but suggests checks could be targeted, a proposal Republicans pushed.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

Biden, Yellen say GOP virus aid too small, Democrats push on

President Joe Biden panned a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient as Senate Democrats pushed ahead, voting to launch a process that could approve his sweeping rescue package on their own, if Republicans refuse to support it.
by The Associated Press

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GOP discord over Liz Cheney, Marjorie Taylor Greene is still all about Trump

House Republicans are wrestling with divisions — Conference Chair Liz Cheney faces calls to step down after backing impeachment, while Majorie Taylor Greene may be sanctioned for controversial comments.
by Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales

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Intelligence Squared debate: Is America still a model for the world?

Intelligence Squared debate: Is America still a model for the world?

Have months of strife around the election results and ensuing political violence destroyed America's credibility and ensured it will no longer inspire the oppressed or legitimately condemn authoritarians? Or have the nation's institutions held under pressure and demonstrated democracy's strength and resilience in politically polarized times?
by MPR News Staff

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