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29 Apr
In his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden identified white supremacy as a domestic terror threat that the country must remain vigilant against. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
He also repeated his calls for Congress to pass measures to expand background checks for gun buyers and to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

"Pass it and save lives," Biden said.
Reinforcing his longstanding support of LGBTQ rights, Biden also urged Congress to pass a bill outlawing discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation and gender identity.

"I hope Congress can get to my desk the Equality Act to protect the rights of LGBTQ Americans."
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29 Apr
President Joe Biden started his speech before a joint session of Congress, saying, “Tonight, I come to talk about crisis and opportunity.”
usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
“While the setting tonight is familiar, this gathering is just a little bit different — a reminder of the extraordinary ties we are in,” he said, referring to the reduced crowd in attendance because of the pandemic.
Biden called the ongoing vaccination efforts one of the greatest logistical achievements this country has ever seen.

“Go and get the vaccinations,” Biden urged. “They’re available.”
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28 Apr
President Joe Biden will propose a $1.8 trillion 'families plan' with paid leave, child care, universal pre-K, free community college usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
Exclusive: Biden will also use his address to Congress to pressure lawmakers to confront gun violence, characterizing it as an epidemic. usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
The president will address Congress at 9 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch his speech: usatoday.com/story/news/pol…
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20 Apr
After deliberating on the charges against former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, the jury says it has reached a verdict.
Here's what happened in the trial so far: 🧵
Attorneys for the prosecution and defense presented their closing arguments Monday, summarizing evidence and witness testimony and trying to focus jurors on the important elements.
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From @NdeaYanceyBragg
Jury deliberations have begun for Derek Chauvin's murder trial in the death of George Floyd. Here’s what comes next.
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19 Apr
Closing arguments have ended in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

Now, jury deliberations begin. bit.ly/3n2eKOT
Chauvin is charged with second-degree and third-degree murder, as well as second-degree manslaughter, in the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, while in police custody. usatoday.com/story/news/202…
If convicted of the most serious charge, Chauvin faces 12 1/2 years or 150 months in prison under sentencing guidelines for a first-time offender.

The jury may convict Chauvin on any, all, or none of the charges.
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15 Apr
Police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo addressed by mayor and his family in press conference. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…
"Simply put we failed Adam. And we cannot afford to fail one more young person in our city...we have too many damn guns on our streets," Mayor Lori Lightfoot said during a press conference on the police shooting of Adam Toledo.
'It's excruciating': Mayor Lightfoot reflects on seeing the bodycam footage from the shooting of Adam Toledo.
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