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Antifa didn’t storm the Capitol. Just ask the rioters.
Many Capitol rioters mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't there.
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Budget nominee Tanden withdraws nomination amid opposition
Neera Tanden's withdrawal marks the first high-profile defeat of one of Biden's nominees. 11 of the 23 Cabinet nominees requiring Senate approval have been confirmed so far.
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75 ex-top prosecutors endorse Biden’s pick for associate AG
Vanita Gupta has been nominated for the No. 3 spot in the Justice Dept., in which she would oversee the department’s civil, antitrust, and civil rights litigation.
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States easing COVID restrictions despite experts’ warnings
The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urgently warning state officials and ordinary Americans not to let their guard down.
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Calls for Cuomo’s resignation mount as 3rd accuser emerges
Anna Ruch told The New York Times on Monday that Cuomo touched her back and face and asked if he could kiss her moments after they met at a wedding in 2019.
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From the US Capitol to local governments, disinformation disrupts
Political scientists say growing acceptance of conspiracy theories is fueling distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.
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2nd former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
Charlotte Bennett, who was a health policy adviser in Cuomo's administration until November, told NYT that he asked her inappropriate questions about her sex life.
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Biden pledges that border shelter for teens ‘won’t stay open very long’
Advocates say reopening a Trump-era facility near the border to house minors suggests Biden isn't following through on his promises to change his approach on immigration.
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U.S. coronavirus cases dropped dramatically since January, but can we keep them down?
The country beat back the winter surge, and experts credit Americans' improved compliance with precautions like mask-wearing. Could we still face a resurgence if we let up?
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What’s in an adjective? ‘Democrat Party’ label on the rise
Amid calls to dial back extreme partisanship following the insurrection, the misuse of “Democrat” as an adjective remains in nearly universal use among Republicans.
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Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in Floyd death
Anything less than a murder conviction for Derek Chauvin is likely to test Minnesota officials — and the city — once again.
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The power is back on in Texas. Now comes the recovery, and it won’t be cheap
From potential long-term rate hikes to repairs of broken pipes, Texans could be paying for years after the state's devastating blackouts.
5 years ago
Plunging demand for COVID-19 tests may leave US exposed
After a year of struggling to boost testing, communities across the country are seeing plummeting demand, shuttering testing sites or even trying to return supplies.
5 years ago
House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
The overall relief bill would provide $1,400 payments to individuals, extend emergency unemployment benefits through August and increase tax credits for children.
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Third US vaccine could raise question: Which shots are best?
The challenge will be explaining how protective the J&J shot is after the astounding success of the first U.S. vaccines.
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