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Line 3 pipeline: Progressives implore Biden to shut it down

Progressive Democrats are urging president Biden to halt work on the controversial Line 3 pipeline. The group says they support the closure because of the environmental concerns and opposition from indigenous leaders. Meanwhile, Republican representatives have supported the pipeline in part, because of its economic benefits. Minnesota Public Radio reporter Kirsti Marohn joins.

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October 27, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, Democrats scramble after a key senator breaks with the president on raising taxes on America's wealthiest to pay for the spending bill.
October 19, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Joe Biden holds high stakes talks at the White House with key factions of his party amid growing concerns about his domestic agenda.
October 13, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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Wednesday on the NewsHour, "PBS NewsHour" talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo as delays in shipments from overseas pushes inflation to hit record highs.
October 12, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Tuesday on the NewsHour, top medical experts warn bleeding risks for some older Americans may outweigh the benefits of taking aspirin daily.
October 5, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:17
Tuesday on the NewsHour, a former Facebook employee testifies to Congress about the tech giant's harms and lack of accountability.
October 4, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Monday on the NewsHour, a look into the deepening standoff between President Joe Biden and Senate Republicans over raising the debt ceiling.
September 29, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Wednesday on the NewsHour, the president's economic agenda hangs in the balance as negotiations intensify between Democrats on Capitol Hill and the White House.
September 24, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:34
Friday on the NewsHour, President Biden's agenda stalls in Congress amid disagreements among democrats over his $3.5 trillion spending plan.
September 13, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Monday on the NewsHour, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces congressional scrutiny over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
September 9, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Thursday on the NewsHour, the Taliban orders an end to all protests as they finally allow the departure of some 200 American citizens from Afghanistan.
September 6, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Monday on the NewsHour, the Gulf Coast and Northeast continue to assess the damage in the wake of Ida's massive storm damage and flooding.
August 31, 2021 - PBS NewsHour full episode
56:45
Tuesday on the Newshour, President Joe Biden defends the U.S. exit as the Taliban celebrate their return to power in Afghanistan.
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Newsom’s Statewide Response to Trump Rigging Texas’ Elections
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Sacramento Report: State Leaders Are Scrambling to Lower Gas Prices
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