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Politics and investigations editor at The Kansas City Star.
Can the gerrymandered Missouri map be implemented? State and county officials disagree. Here's the latest via
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Can gerrymandered Missouri map be implemented? State, county officials disagree
Seven election officials who spoke to The Star said despite the Secretary of State’s assurance, legal uncertainty remains for their offices.
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Kansas Legislature approves stadium board, renews bonds in big win for Chiefs. Here's the latest via
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Breaking news - A judge has ruled that Missouri's gerrymandered electoral map can be used in the 2026 elections, creating uncertainty for the upcoming elections. Here's the latest via
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Missouri’s gerrymandered map can be used in 2026, judge says, scrambling election
The decision leaves few options on the table to pause Missouri’s new map. It could have big implications for Kansas City’s congressional representation.
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BREAKING - A Missouri judge on Friday allowed the state’s gerrymandered congressional map to take effect for the 2026 election. The ruling bolsters Republican efforts to force Kansas City’s longtime congressman out of office. Story via
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Missouri Republican Sam Graves, a longtime powerful political figure, has announced his retirement, triggering a competitive race for his seat that includes much of the city's Northland. Here's the latest via
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Powerful Missouri Republican Sam Graves to retire, sparking race for Northland seat
His retirement, which had been rumored for weeks, is virtually certain to set off a rush of Republicans hoping to vie for his seat.
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BREAKING!!! --- Missouri Supreme Court rules 4–3 that last year’s mid-decade redistricting special session was legal. My colleague
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The leader of a nonprofit organization tasked with assisting the city’s homeless is accused in emails to city leaders of inappropriate behavior. Here’s the latest story that continues to roil City Hall via
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Inside the tangled allegations, relationships in FBI’s Kansas City probe
The Federal Bureau of Investigation probe has thrust into the spotlight a local nonprofit leader.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315091907.html
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Federal subpoena reveals one focus of Kansas City FBI probe. Breaking news via
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Federal subpoena reveals one focus of Kansas City FBI probe
The subpoena, obtained by The Star, marks the first documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315035075.html
4 months ago
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Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law. Here's the story via
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Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law
“Each side tells the Court ‘harm will happen’ to their side no matter what the Court does,” District Court Judge James McCabria wrote.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315012059.html
4 months ago
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BREAKING: ICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fight Here's the latest via
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ICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fight
Leavenworth cleared the way for CoreCivic to open an ICE detention center, approving a zoning permit Tuesday night after a yearslong battle.
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KU Med lawsuits allege deaths linked to contaminated open-heart surgery devices. An investigation via
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KU Med lawsuits allege deaths linked to contaminated open-heart surgery devices
“He had a terrible end to his life, a terrible death filled with fear and anxiety and pain. And we feel that this was so preventable.”
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Kansas AG Kobach offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law until March 26 Read more via
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Kansas AG Kobach offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law until March 26
While arguing against a temporary restraining order, the attorney general offered to halt enforcement of the law for the next three weeks.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314951373.html#storylink=cpy
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Bill restoring voting rights to those on probation or parole passes the Missouri House Read more via
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Bill restoring voting rights to those on probation, parole passes Missouri House
A bill with bipartisan support to restore voting rights to people on probation and parole passes in the Missouri House.
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Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot. The latest via
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Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot
Preliminary data from local election authorities suggests that the campaign is close to qualifying for the ballot.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314929630.html
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Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day. A story via
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Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day
The proposed crackdown on free assembly during the school day comes amid backlash over a series of student walkouts in Olathe.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314927897.html
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How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know. Here’s the latest in this ongoing news story via
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How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know
The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.
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KC police chief made rude gestures, retaliated against officer, lawsuit says. A story via Ben Wheeler.
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KC police chief made rude gestures, retaliated against officer, lawsuit says
The 2022 case has quietly moved through court for nearly four years, with more than $200,000 in legal fees approved by the police board.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314864282.html
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BREAKING!!! - Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is considering an independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall. Here's the story via
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Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall
Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is embarking on a listening tour across Kansas.
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Oh, how we missed this. The first homer of spring is a 441' Salvy smash! 💥
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Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto. The latest via
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Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto
Under the law, trans Kansans who updated the gender markers on their driver’s licenses and birth certificates also must surrender them for replacement.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314746716.html#storylink=cpy
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Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed. A story via
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Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed
Republican supermajorities in the Legislature could attempt to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto as soon as next week.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314693745.html
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KC cop Blayne Newton, who’s killed 3 people in a ‘problem’ tenure resigns. Breaking news via Ben Wheeler
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KC cop Blayne Newton who’s killed 3 people in ‘problem’ tenure resigns
KC cop Blayne Newton, who community leaders say has “problem” tenure, resigns from KCPD over a 2023 shooting in the East Side where he killed 2 people.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314693675.html#storylink=cpy
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Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now? A story via
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Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now?
Kris Kobach in 2013 drafted a resolution that sharply opposed federal control of states’ voter registration systems.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314662235.html
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CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit. Read more via
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CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit
Despite scoring an initial zoning victory, CoreCivic argued in court that it should be allowed to open an ICE prison without local approval.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314653671.html#storylink=cpy
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‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis. A story via Ben Wheeler and
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‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis
Police Chief Stacey Graves said the main cause of her department’s budget shortage is a combination of legal settlements and overtime.
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Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree? Read more via
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Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree?
All four candidates for Kansas secretary of state expressed confidence that elections in the Sunflower State are free and fair.
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Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick. A breaking news story via
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Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick
The withdrawal, revealed in a letter obtained by The Star, removes Heather Hall from the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314588413.html
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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime. A story via
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KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime
An internal memo calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department through the end of the fiscal year.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article314546366.html#storylink=cpy
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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power.’ Read more via
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Longtime KC congressman signs bill to impeach Kristi Noem over ‘misused power’
“Our democracy cannot endure if those at the highest levels of government are allowed to operate above the law or beyond consequence,” the congressman said in a statement.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314514549.html#storylink=cpy
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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis. A story from
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Topeka man is a Jan. 6 defendant. Here’s what he says about ICE in Minneapolis
Will Pope, a Topeka Jan. 6 defendant, says he sees no double standard at play in the treatment of the Capitol riot cases and the Minnesota shootings. But he had mixed feelings about the current federa...
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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing. A story via
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How Trump pardon of Missouri Jan. 6 rioter differs from Alex Pretti killing
A Missouri man was among those who brought weapons to the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, 2021, and were pardoned. The killing of Alex Pretti was justified by some officials because he had a gun.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314500365.html
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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick. A story via
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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick
A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
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A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
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In pivotal move, key Missouri senator refuses Gov. Kehoe’s KC police board pick
A letter obtained by The Star raises the stakes of one of Gov. Mike Kehoe’s most high-profile appointments.
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How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill. The latest via
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How Kansas GOP used infamous ‘gut and go’ to avoid public input on bathroom bill
The gut and go maneuver — also known as hog-housing and radiator capping in other states — is expressly banned in the Missouri Constitution.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314500357.html
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The restrictions on bathroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment
The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment. A RealityCheck via
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Kansas lawmakers vote to police bathrooms in public buildings — without comment
The restrictions on restroom usage would apply to all buildings owned by the state of Kansas, local governments and school districts.
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6 months ago
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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote. Breaking news via
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Is another Royals stadium location off the table? Clay County says no April vote
The striking concession appears to cool the possibility of a North Kansas City stadium for now.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article314480525.html
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After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand the firing of ‘problem’ cop. A story by Ben Wheeler:
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After dodging charges for shooting 3, KC residents demand firing of ‘problem’ cop
Kansas City residents decry ‘reprehensible’ decision to keep officer after fatal shooting, following prosecutor declining charges.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314458094.html
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A Jackson County jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case. Read more via
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Jury awards $200,000 to KC fire captain in retaliation, discrimination case
The verdict came on the first day on the job for newly appointed Kansas City Fire Chief Craig Buckley.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314466471.html
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How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown. The latest from
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How Kansas & Missouri lawmakers voted on ICE funding amid federal crackdown
The vote comes amid fury over the Trump administration’s aggressive ICE crackdown on American cities and a pair of fatal shootings in Minneapolis.
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New: How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting The snap reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in both states, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.
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How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting
The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314462624.html
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How Kansas & Missouri Republicans are framing gun rights in the wake of Alex Pretti shooting. Read the story via
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How KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shooting
The reactions appear to contradict decades of Republican messaging in Kansas and Missouri, where guns are both ubiquitous and fiercely defended.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314462624.html
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’ A story from
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314447044.html
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Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
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KC leaders react to second fatal shooting in Minneapolis: ‘Federal assault’
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot by a Border Patrol agent after being pepper sprayed, wrestled to the ground, and struck by officers.
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“The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”
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Documentary about small-town Kansas newspaper raid will debut on global stage
“The story’s a microcosm of what’s going on in the country, and not just from a political sense,” the director said. “It’s how we relate to each other and how we live in community together.”
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KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil. Here's the latest from
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KC faces backlash for new fire chief hired to lead a department in turmoil
New KC fire chief Craig Buckley is inheriting a department in turmoil.
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Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting. Reality Check via Ben Wheeler
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Experts divided on Jackson County’s decision not to charge KC cop in shooting
Prosecutor Melesa Johnson cites Missouri’s use of force law and insufficient evidence in decision to not pursue charges.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314420054.html
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Kansas City leaders announce new fire chief. Meet Craig Buckley from Orlando. Breaking news via
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Kansas City leaders announce new fire chief. Meet Craig Buckley from Orlando
Craig Buckley of Orlando is Kansas City’s new fire chief. He replaces Ross Grundyson, who is retiring.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article314335522.html
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KC, Missouri leaders hold closed-door Royals talks— and Jackson County is focus. Here’s the news story via
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KC, Missouri leaders hold closed-door Royals talks— and Jackson County is focus
“Now, we’re talking one unified voice,” said Jackson County’s top executive. “There’s not three separate entities that are fighting this.”
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article314414361.html
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Kansas City has a little-known agreement with ICE. What we found out. Here’s the story from my colleague
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Kansas City has a little-known agreement with ICE. What we found out
The agreement, revealed in federal government spending records, allows DHS and ICE access to a multi-agency law enforcement radio network.
https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article314387588.html
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