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GOP-backed bill proposing harsher sentences to combat crime sent to Kentucky's governor
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky wrapped up work Thursday on a sweeping criminal justice bill that would deliver harsher sentences to combat crime. Opponents making a last stand before final passage warned the measure would carry a hefty price tag with no assurances that a tougher approach will lower crime.
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Trump attends wake of slain New York officer, calls for 'law and order,' to show contrast with Biden
Donald Trump attended Thursday's wake of a New York City police officer gunned down in the line of duty and called for ''law and order,'' as part of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's attempt to show a contrast with President Joe Biden and focus on crime as part of his third White House campaign.
Politics
Minnesota's 'archaic' technology wastes critical caseworker time, counties say
Gov. Tim Walz proposed $15 million for upgrades. Far more is needed to overhaul a crash-prone system used for child protection and other services.
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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress as part of their impeachment inquiry into him and his family's business affairs.
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Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not appeal a judge's ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial, his lawyers said Thursday.