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Trump's planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash
Former President Donald Trump will address journalists at the NABJ convention in Chicago. Many, however, have questioned the decision to offer a platform to the Republican nominee.
Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt
Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees was the latest in a series of congressional sessions dedicated to the law enforcement lapses and missed communications that preceded the shooting.
What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate
Minnesota native and Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill shares details about what’s being said about Walz’s vice presidential viability behind closed doors.
How to vote in the 2024 Minnesota primary election
Minnesotans will vote in the 2024 primary election on Aug. 13 to weigh in on which candidates they’d like to advance to November’s general election. Here’s what to know about Minnesota’s primary election.