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July 16, 2024 1:33 PM

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican Party Chair David Hann joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition early Tuesday, reflecting on an eventful first 24 hours in Wisconsin and looking forward to what the RNC’s outcomes could mean for his constituents.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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July 16, 2024 1:08 PM

Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’

While the Minnesota congressman said a win for Trump and congressional Republicans would let GOP lawmakers ‘turn America First principles into law.’

by Dana Ferguson

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July 16, 2024 12:27 PM

Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

Under American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2024 12:15 PM

Leaked video shows Trump criticizing vaccines on phone with RFK Jr.

A leaked video of a phone call between third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump shows the former president expressing doubt about vaccines.

by Rachel Treisman

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July 16, 2024 11:04 AM

RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump told delegates at the party’s national convention Tuesday that the Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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July 16, 2024 5:32 AM

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key swing states.

by The Associated Press

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July 16, 2024 4:00 AM

Progressives try to send a message of resistance through the RNC security barrier

In a peaceful protest in Milwaukee, progressive activists tried to send the Republican Party a message of resistance to a potential second Trump presidency.

by Liz Baker

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July 16, 2024 4:00 AM

Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, conspiracy theories have swirled. Christina Farhart, a political science professor at Carleton College, unpacks why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories.

by Annie Baxter

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July 16, 2024 4:00 AM

Business owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board

Labor advocates and business owners in Minneapolis are at odds over a proposed labor standards board, an advisory body that would recommend new labor regulations to the City Council.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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July 15, 2024 10:25 PM

Biden bristles at continued questions about his age and abilities in NBC interview

As the first night of the Republican National Convention unfolded, Biden sat for a new televised interview, this time with NBC's Lester Holt.

by Ben Giles

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Politics and Government News

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota’s Tom Emmer says Trump, GOP wins would allow Congress to ‘put America first’

Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

Leaked video shows Trump criticizing vaccines on phone with RFK Jr.

RNC co-chair: Trump campaign now considers Minnesota a battleground state

The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties

Progressives try to send a message of resistance through the RNC security barrier

Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

Business owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board

Biden bristles at continued questions about his age and abilities in NBC interview

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