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Aug 17

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Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips explains why he wants to see a primary challenge to Biden

By Laura Barrón-López, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Tess Conciatori

The crowded but static GOP presidential primary has dominated national attention this summer. But on the Democratic side, President Biden has largely avoided serious primary challengers. While the majority of his party is behind him, some are calling for a…

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May 22

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Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for home and community-based services

By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran, Adam Kemp

More than half a million Americans are on waiting lists to receive long-term care in their homes. Most people on these lists have intellectual and developmental disabilities and sometimes need help with daily activities like cooking, maintaining a job or…

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Dec 08

Biden order would make U.S. government carbon neutral by 2050

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The White House says the order shows how the U.S. government will "leverage its scale and procurement power to lead by example in tackling the climate crisis."…

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Dec 17

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Massive cyberattack ‘detrimental’ for U.S. national security

There is new and troubling information on a massive cyberattack in the U.S.. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has determined that the attacks on the government, critical infrastructure and the private sector, pose a serious risk to national security.

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Jun 04

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Mayor Bowser questions Trump’s legal ability to call troops to DC

Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Thursday that she thinks “there is a legal question” about President Trump’s ability to call out-of-state National Guard into the District of Columbia. Bowser joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how the city has seen protests…

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May 20

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How a disdain for government undermined U.S. pandemic response

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, questions have been raised about why the U.S. federal government was not better prepared for such a crisis. Scrutiny of President Trump has been intense, but questions extend beyond him to the efficacy of government and…

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Jan 29

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Hundreds of top government jobs under Trump are unfilled. So who’s running things?

By PBS News Hour

The federal government employs 2 million civilian workers nationwide, but many positions at the top of the food chain remain empty a year into the Trump presidency. Of more than 600 key jobs filled by presidential nomination, more than half…

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Jan 19

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How the looming shutdown would affect federal workers

By PBS News Hour

The hours are ticking down to a possible government shutdown. Early in the day there were rumors of a possible five-day deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was summoned to the White House, but returned to the Capitol without a…

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Nov 01

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Why red states depend on and distrust government the most

By PBS News Hour

Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild set out to explore what she saw as a paradox in American political life: red states depend the most on the federal government, but also distrust it the most. It’s the topic of her new book,…

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Sep 18

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Utah archaeological site becomes protest site in federal land dispute

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