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Some Republicans argue that the proposed legislation would slash police force budgets. It doesn’t do that. The bill will have a more difficult path in the Senate.

U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees Kelly Clements says she’s pleased the U.S. plans to raise the cap on refugees to 125,000 per year. Work is already underway at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Image credit: Johan Ordonez/AFP via Getty Images)

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Insurance agents spend hours handling paperwork and grabbing client information over the phone. A new seed-stage startup, InsurGrid, has developed a software solution to help ease the process, and make it easier for agents to serve existing clients — and

Capitol Police Call For Extension Of National Guard Help  NPR Officials Put ‘Unusual’ Limits on D.C. National Guard Before Riot, Commander Says  The New York Times Capitol riot task force led by Lt. Gen. Russel Honore recommending 24/7 ‘quick reaction force’  Fox News

The Capitol Police is alert for a possible attack from militia members. There are currently 5,200 Guard members in the Capitol following the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

20-year-old Washington Wizards player had an up-and-down rookie season, in part because of contracting COVID-19

Cuomo accuser Charlotte Bennett discusses allegations in CBS interview: ‘He felt like he was untouchable’  Fox News Charlotte Bennett says she thought Gov. Cuomo was trying to sleep with her  CNN CBS News exclusive: Ex-Cuomo aide details governor’s alleged sexual harassment  CBS Evening

In interview with Fox News, defense minister says it would be ‘good’ if world stops Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons before Israel forced to take action

Dija, the London-based grocery delivery startup, is officially launching today and confirming that it raised £20 million in seed funding in December — a round that we first reported was partially closed the previous month. Backing the company is Blossom