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Speaker Johnson navigates 'mission impossible' to avoid shutdown, without clear plan
Congress has a week to avoid a government shutdown. But the new speaker is facing familiar GOP divisions trying to pass his party's own spending bills and still hasn't decided on a short term bill.
Which flag fits? Superlatives and accolades for Minnesota’s flag redesigns
We have absolutely no control over what design will be the final choice by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. But that won’t stop us and the rest of the MPR newsroom from recognizing some of the great and humorous submissions.
Roundup: Breaking down a busy week of Minnesota politics
MPR News political editor Brian Bakst and Eric Eskola, co-host of “Almanac” on Twin Cities Public Television, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to run down this week’s political headlines and what they mean for Minnesotans.
What a progressive majority city council could mean for Minneapolis
Although Minneapolis is a mostly DFL town, city politics in recent years have been divided between liberal Democrats and a more progressive alliance of Democrats and democratic socialists.
Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won't seek reelection in 2024
West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, Democrats have a narrow majority and face and uphill battle to retain his seat.
State Sen. Kelly Morrison launches bid for Phillips' U.S. House seat
Kelly Morrison, an OB-GYN who has served in the Legislature for five years, has helped advance policies guaranteeing access to reproductive health care in Minnesota.
6 takeaways from the third Republican primary debate
At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues include the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, abortion and Social Security. Here's what you need to know.