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Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats to join him.
by Deirdre Walsh, Claudia Grisales and Elena Moore

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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two Minnesota lawmakers about the state’s new paid leave program — scheduled to start in January of next year — and the legislation that could possibly delay or change eligibility.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Hibbing manufacturer responds to Trump‘s steel, aluminum tariffs

Canada is the biggest supplier of steel and aluminum for the U.S. The metals are used for products like nuts and bolts, sheet metal, machining and beer cans. Will those levies be a problem for Minnesota companies that get their steel from Iron Range-mined ore and taconite?
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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White House withdraws nomination of David Weldon to run the CDC

White House withdraws nomination of David Weldon to run the CDC

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.
by Pien Huang

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Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax

The European Commission is calling on President Donald Trump to revoke tariffs now that he's threatened a 200 percent tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if Europe goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
by The Associated Press

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