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House DFLers pick Stephenson for next leader following Melissa Hortman’s assassination

House DFLers pick Stephenson for next leader following Melissa Hortman’s assassination

Rep. Zack Stephenson of Coon Rapids was chosen to become House DFL leader almost three months after former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a political assassination.
by Dana Ferguson

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State Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek a third term, says she’s keeping options open

State Auditor Julie Blaha won’t seek a third term, says she’s keeping options open

State auditor Julie Blaha, a Democrat, has held the office since 2019. The role checks in on local government spending and verifies federal money managed by the state. She will serve through Jan. 4, 2027.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote

France's government collapses after the prime minister loses a confidence vote

Legislators toppled France's government in a confidence vote, a new crisis for Europe's second-largest economy. Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted overwhelmingly in a 364-194 vote against him.
by The Associated Press

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Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees

Thune says Senate will change the rules to push through Trump's blocked nominees

Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he’s ready to change the chamber’s rules to allow quick confirmations of dozens of President Donald Trump’s executive branch nominees, moving this week to speed up votes after months of Democratic delays.
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