12-11-2020

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Hunter Biden venture eyed Gov. Cuomo, Chuck Schumer for deals: documents

A failed Hunter Biden business venture — which an ex-partner said involved Joe Biden — targeted “key domestic contacts” including Gov. Cuomo for potential projects across the country, documents reveal. A May 15, 2017, memo naming potential contacts was sent by Joe Biden’s brother Jim to his nephew and three other men.

Minneapolis approves cuts to police budget, not staffing

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a budget early Thursday that will shift about $8 million from the police department toward violence prevention and other programs — but will keep the mayor’s targeted staffing levels for sworn officers intact, averting a possible veto.