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DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

Rep. Angie Craig, a 2nd Congressional District Democrat, launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. She’s among a few prominent DFL candidates hoping to succeed Sen. Tina Smith after next year.
by Dana Ferguson, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

The Capitol Mall is undergoing changes over the next decade to become more welcoming to Minnesota’s diverse populations. The Tribal Flag Plaza is currently being constructed to represent the 11 federally recognized tribes in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here’s what he’s done and not done

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises. As Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere.
by The Associated Press

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Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

Trump needs unity among Republicans to pass his budget bill. Can he get it?

Congress returns from a two-week recess with a massive item on its to-do list: budget reconciliation. Lawmakers barely passed the plan's framework along party lines and now face an uphill battle on reaching consensus.
by Barbara Sprunt and Claudia Grisales

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Canada’s election: all you need to know

Canada’s election: all you need to know

Canada’s snap election has been dominated by one politician — who’s not even in the race — President Trump.
by Sheena Rossiter and Jackie Northam

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What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?

What has DOGE done in Trump’s first 100 days?

One hundred days into President Trump’s second term, DOGE hasn’t delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.
by Stephen Fowler and Shannon Bond

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