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Columbus Day
Biden recognized Native Americans' "painful past," while Trump accused "extremists" of seeking to "undermine Christopher Columbuss legacy."
The New York governor said the phrase "n****r w*ps" on the air, citing a New York Times article.
They may not agree on much, but some in Congress can agree that it's time to do away with Columbus Day.
At least five states and Washington, D.C., have done away with Columbus Day celebrations in deference to Native Americans.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"There is power in a name and in who we choose to honor, Maine Gov. Janet Mills said Friday.
It is a time to reflect on our understanding of our countrys history, both the good and the bad, a New Mexico lawmaker said earlier this year when his state made the same change.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation to replace Columbus Day with a holiday honoring indigenous communities.
Sign me up, Harris said.
City commissioners came up with an elegantly simple solution.
The congresswoman-elect is sure that Americans don't already get enough days off.