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Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion

By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection.

AP sources: GOP leader McConnell will vote to acquit Trump

By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The longest-serving GOP Senate leader in history made his views known in a letter to fellow Republican lawmakers, according to two sources familiar with McConnell’s thinking who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss his decision.

News Wrap: CDC says evidence shows in-person classes can be done safely

In our news wrap Friday, the CDC says evidence shows in-person classes can be done safely during the pandemic with the proper measures in place, the Biden administration will permit 25,000 asylum-seekers stranded in Mexico to enter the U.S. during…

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Remembering 5 people who have lost their lives to the coronavirus

As the pandemic delivers another week of gut-wrenching loss of lives, we take a moment to share the stories of five remarkable people who have died from COVID-19.

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Census says no redistricting data until end of September

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Officials at the statistical agency blamed operational delays during the 2020 census caused by the pandemic.

CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

By Collin Binkley, Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Its roadmap for reopening schools emphasizes mask wearing and social distancing and other actions, saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.

White House aide suspended for threatening reporter

By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press

On Friday, Vanity Fair published a report citing two unnamed sources that Ducklo threatened the Politico reporter to try to suppress the story, telling her "I will destroy you."…

Biden administration allows 25,000 asylum-seekers into U.S.

By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press

The move is a major step toward dismantling one of former President Donald Trump's most consequential policies to deter asylum-seekers from coming to the U.S.

Cuomo administration ‘froze’ over nursing home data requests

By Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press

Republicans are calling for resignations of both Cuomo and the aide, secretary to the governor Melissa DeRosa. Progressive Democrats are blasting the Cuomo administration for its lack of transparency.