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July 6, 2020 4:15 PM

Trump administration discloses some recipients of $670 billion small business bailout

After resisting its release, the administration revealed information on companies that received more than $150,000 in PPP funds.

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July 6, 2020 3:47 PM

What women voters want in 2020

Women voters could swing the election. What are the issues that matter most to them?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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July 6, 2020 12:33 PM

'We need help': People at higher coronavirus risk fear losing federal unemployment

An extra $600 a week in federal unemployment runs out at the end of July — even for people with underlying health conditions who are at much greater risk if they contract COVID-19.

by Chris Arnold

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July 6, 2020 9:58 AM

Supreme Court rules state 'faithless elector' laws constitutional

The decision could directly affect the election, which will take place in November amid a pandemic and a partial economic collapse.

by Nina Totenberg

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July 6, 2020 7:08 AM

Fact check: Trump falsely says 99% of virus cases benign

President Donald Trump is understating the danger of the coronavirus to people who get it, as more and more become infected in the U.S.

by The Associated Press

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July 6, 2020 6:51 AM

Minnesota's August primary: A closer look at the 5th, 7th District races

Aug. 11 is primary Election Day in Minnesota, but early voting began late last month. This year’s contests feature two interesting intraparty congressional battles — one Republican primary in rural Minnesota, the other a Democratic primary in the heart of Minneapolis.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 6, 2020 4:05 AM

Trump presses 'cancel culture' war, but here are 6 numbers that matter more

Over the holiday weekend, President Trump warned of an attempt to erase American history and values. But other factors are likely to play bigger roles in his reelection effort.

by Domenico Montanaro

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July 6, 2020 1:00 AM

2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson speak at the 2020 Aspen Ideas Festival.

by MPR News Staff

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July 5, 2020 5:39 PM

U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 130,000; Florida and Texas report record case numbers

Florida and Texas reported their biggest daily increases in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the past few days as deaths in the U.S. continue to rise.

by Christianna Silva

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July 5, 2020 12:02 PM

How race shaped America's roadways and cities

An expert in urban planning and environmental policy explains how race has played a central role in how cities across America developed — often in ways that hurt minority communities.

by Ashish Valentine

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