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March 6, 2024 6:30 AM

Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

The Associated Press was able to call almost every Republican Super Tuesday contest for former President Donald Trump after initial results revealed no path for former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to overtake him.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2024 5:36 AM

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Nikki Haley has suspended her presidential campaign. Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and called on him to bring people into the conservative cause.

by The Associated Press

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March 6, 2024 4:30 AM

Should the government do more to help children? This bipartisan group thinks so

A bipartisan coalition of policy experts agreed on three big ways the federal government could do more to help our most vulnerable children and families.

by Cory Turner

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March 6, 2024 4:00 AM

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail.

by Deepa Shivaram

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March 6, 2024 1:45 AM

Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

The front-runners for the presidential nominations scored clear victories in Minnesota, mirroring other Super Tuesday outcomes. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have work to do to repair divisions in their parties.

by Clay Masters

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March 5, 2024 5:49 PM

Students gather at Capitol in support of bill banning flavored tobacco products

A bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products has been referred to the House Finance Committee. Young people across Minnesota are some of the bill’s fiercest advocates.

by Ellie Roth

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March 5, 2024 3:40 PM

Republicans rally in an effort to put new Minnesota flag to a vote

Republican lawmakers said they would carry a bill putting the new flag and seal designs to a public vote.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 5, 2024 2:03 PM

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has announced that she won’t run for a second term. Sinema's decision Tuesday comes after her estrangement from the Democratic Party left her politically homeless and without a clear path to reelection.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2024 11:20 AM

Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flags

The bill’s author said that in response to a school district removing a rainbow flag, the state should take action to protect teachers or officials who choose to fly it.

by Dana Ferguson

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March 5, 2024 11:01 AM

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

David Franklin Slater, a retired U.S. Army officer, was accused of leaking top classified national defense information related to the Russia-Ukraine war on a foreign dating website.

by Diba Mohtasham

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Politics and Election News

Why AP called most Super Tuesday states for Trump and how Haley won Vermont: Race calls explained

Nikki Haley suspends her campaign and leaves Donald Trump as the last major Republican candidate

Should the government do more to help children? This bipartisan group thinks so

Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters?

Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases

Students gather at Capitol in support of bill banning flavored tobacco products

Republicans rally in an effort to put new Minnesota flag to a vote

Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona says she won’t seek reelection, avoiding 3-way race

Minnesota bill would bar schools, local governments from removing pride flags

Air Force employee accused of allegedly sharing classified info on a dating website

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