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November 6, 2024 2:05 PM

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

Leaders from around the world congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory, as governments prepare for his return to the White House and the potential impact that will have.

by Willem Marx

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November 6, 2024 2:02 PM

As repeat looms, former house speaker, journalist recall 1979 state House split

Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum and retired political reporter Lori Sturdevant both spoke with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning to recall their lived experience of the 1979 split state House — as history is poised to repeat itself.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Alanna Elder

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November 6, 2024 1:57 PM

Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say

Despite Donald Trump’s focus on fossil fuels, his return to the White House won’t derail clean energy, analysts and activists say.

by Michael Copley

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November 6, 2024 1:35 PM

Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win

Klobuchar told MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday morning that her victory was somewhat soured by President-elect Donald Trump’s win and some of her chambermates failing to win their own reelection bids.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Alanna Elder

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November 6, 2024 12:58 PM

Harris, Biden called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on election victory

Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election victory, a senior Harris aide said.

by The Associated Press

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November 6, 2024 12:50 PM

A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before

The Minnesota House of Representatives appears headed for a tie — with Republicans and Democrats in a 67-67 split, if current election results hold. The state has seen this situation play out before.

by Dana Ferguson, Ellie Roth and Tom Scheck

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November 6, 2024 12:09 PM

What Trump's first 100 days in office could look like

Trump's goal is to unwind Biden's policies and resume where he left off after his first term. He has promised to close the border and launch the largest domestic deportation operation in U.S. history.

by Franco Ordoñez

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November 6, 2024 12:07 PM

Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact the economy.

by Scott Horsley

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November 6, 2024 11:06 AM

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

The Democratic vice president said the battle would continue “in the voting booth, in the courts and in the public square.”

by The Associated Press

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November 6, 2024 10:30 AM

Minnesota native Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana U.S. Senate seat red

Republican Tim Sheehy has defeated three-term Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester. The victory by the former U.S. Navy SEAL bolsters the GOP’s new Senate majority.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Government News

What’s the world saying about Trump’s win? Here are the leaders who’ve commented

As repeat looms, former house speaker, journalist recall 1979 state House split

Trump’s victory promises to shake up U.S. energy and climate policy, analysts and activists say

Sen. Klobuchar’s reelection semi-soured by Trump presidential win

Harris, Biden called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on election victory

A deadlocked Minnesota House? We’ve been here before

What Trump's first 100 days in office could look like

Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass deportations

Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

Minnesota native Tim Sheehy defeats 3-term incumbent to flip Montana U.S. Senate seat red

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