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Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

Biden to reinstate COVID travel rules, add South Africa

President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
by The Associated Press

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Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial

A growing number of Republican senators say they oppose holding an impeachment trial, a sign of dimming chances that former President Donald Trump will be convicted on the charge that he incited a siege of the U.S. Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Fauci relishes a 'hallelujah' moment

Dr. Anthony Fauci, now President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser on COVID-19, says he rejoiced when the new president said that "science and truth" would guide the nation's policies toward the pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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U.S. police departments weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection

U.S. police departments weigh officer discipline after Capitol insurrection

An Associated Press survey of law enforcement agencies nationwide found that at least 31 officers in 12 states are being scrutinized by their supervisors for their behavior in the District of Columbia, or face criminal charges for participating in the riot.
by The Associated Press

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'MyPillow Guy' among the Trump acolytes picking up the torch

'MyPillow Guy' among the Trump acolytes picking up the torch

While many Republicans are eager to move on from the former president and his personality-driven, racially divisive politics, Trump's acolytes across the country — including Mike Lindell and others in Minnesota — are already preparing to pick up the torch.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats weigh whether Iowa should stay first in line for 2024 election

Democrats weigh whether Iowa should stay first in line for 2024 election

While it's only 2021, a major question facing Democrats this year and next will be what to do about the presidential nominating calendar and whether Iowa, in particular, should retain its prized place at the front of the calendar in 2024.
by Clay Masters (NPR)

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More than 3,000 arrested during Russia protests demanding Navalny's release

More than 3,000 arrested during Russia protests demanding Navalny's release

Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
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Minnesota Senate Republicans release legislative priorities

Minnesota Senate Republicans release legislative priorities

The package includes legislation that would allow businesses with COVID-19 safety plans to reopen, shift authority to close schools from Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to local school boards, and limit other emergency powers from the governor.
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