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Politics and Government News

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Politics Friday: Unfinished business at the Capitol

Politics Friday: Unfinished business at the Capitol

MPR News host Brian Bakst speaks with a key player in the debate over a nearly $1 billion construction financing plan as it comes together, and a guest who will preview a major Senate ethics hearing.
by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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South Dakota Gov. Noem erroneously describes meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in new book

South Dakota Gov. Noem erroneously describes meeting with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in new book

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem claimed in a new book to have met with the North Korean leader during her time in Congress. But her office said Friday that the story of the meeting was an error as further scrutiny was put on the Republican governor’s life story.
by The Associated Press

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Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence

Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence

The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.
by Katia Riddle

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Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades

Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades

Indiana has its first competitive primary for governor in two decades, as six Republicans vie for their party's nomination. Current Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited after eight years in office.
by Brandon Smith

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Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy

Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy

Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.
by Asma Khalid

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House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest

House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
by Barbara Sprunt

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