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Frustration abounds as Wisconsin turns out for primary | WNT

The governor had tried to postpone the election but GOP lawmakers argued that elections are essential services and the courts agreed. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…

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What life is like in Denmark as country begins to ease coronavirus restrictions

Small businesses and schools have begun reopening in the European country, which quickly implemented lockdown measures for COVID-19. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said they are…

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Mounting anger over COVID-19 business shutdowns leads to protests in multiple states

Protesters from Pennsylvania to Michigan gathered to pressure lawmakers to allow work to resume, but experts say the country can’t reopen until there’s a handle…

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Atlanta business owners express mixed feelings about Georgia reopening

Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., drew criticism from fellow lawmakers, health experts and some business owners for reopening portions of the economy as Georgia still lacks…

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Key Players In GameStop Stock Rally Testify Before Lawmakers | NBC News NOW

NBC News’ Stephanie Ruhle takes a detailed look at the arguments before the House Committee on Financial Services on the GameStop stock rally. » Subscribe…

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Republicans and Democrats scale back convention plans

Democrats are urging lawmakers not to attend, while Republicans limit the number of people permitted to attend. ABC’s Ines de La Cuetara reports. source

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Federal clashes with Portland protesters raises legal questions about use of force

A Navy vet says he was attacked by U.S. marshals when he tried to speak to them. Lawmakers and civil rights lawyers have expressed concern…

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With COVID-19 unemployment benefits set to expire, fears over how to stay afloat

Tens of millions of still-unemployed Americans will lose the supplemental $600 a week provided under the CARES Act by the end of July. Lawmakers so…

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MD Gov. Larry Hogan: ‘Disastrous’ for lawmakers to delay stimulus package | PRIME

Maryland governor Larry Hogan discusses the administration’s pandemic response, stimulus negotiations, and the future of the GOP. #Maryland #LarryHogan #Pandemice #Governor #GOP #COVID19 #COVID-19 #Coronavirus…

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Attorney General William Barr clashes with lawmakers | WNT

Barr was on the defense in front of the House Judiciary Committee for the first time as Democrats pressed him on everything from Trump’s re-election…

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Gov. Cuomo Defiant As Calls To Resign Mount | NBC Nightly News

A bipartisan group of some 50 lawmakers have called for Gov. Cuomo to step down. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC…

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Members of Trump’s cabinet discuss invoking 25th Amendment

Several Democratic lawmakers called for the impeachment and removal of President Trump who is increasingly isolated as staffers abandon him. WATCH the ABC News Live…

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Fallout after President Trump’s 2nd impeachment

What to expect from a historic second impeachment trial in the Senate. source

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WATCH: U.K. Parliament Holds Minute Of Silence For Prince Philip | NBC News NOW

Lawmakers at the House of Commons paid their respects to the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with a minute of silence. Prime Minister Boris…

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Trump acquitted in 2nd impeachment trial

Seven Republicans who voted to convict the former president are now facing backlash and lawmakers are calling for a commission to investigate the Capitol siege….

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Nursing home residents get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

West Virginia nursing home residents said they are excited to be able to see their family again. source

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The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized by Friday

The Food and Drug Administration re-established the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s 85% efficacy as it nears the approval of the one-dose vaccine. source

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160 CEOs write to lawmakers urging them to pass Biden’s COVID relief plan

Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to push false claims during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend. source

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of undercounting nursing home deaths

After a high approval rating over the summer, the New York governor is now defending himself and is refusing to apologize. source

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France’s reckoning on the age of consent

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on lawmakers in France debating whether to establish 15 as the age of consent. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…

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