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Joe Biden’s pick to lead the C.I.A. receives bipartisan praise, calls Russia “threat”; Berkeley passes police reform – February 24, 2021
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President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the C.I.A. receives bipartisan praise, pledges independence, calls Russia a threat.
House to vote on $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill Friday with no Republican support.
Nominee to lead Department of Interior, Deb Haaland, faces 2nd day of Republican scrutiny at hearing.
Protesters blockade entrance to Endbridge Line 3 oil pipeline in Minnesota.
Protests erupt in New York over decision not to charge police in Daniel Prude’s death.
Berkeley passes police reform; Oakland activists assess recommendations for police reform.
California lawmakers call for extension of emergency 10-day paid sick leave.