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Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Eight lower-level Republican lawmakers are now running to be the House speaker, none with any clear shot for the gavel. Senior-most is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. But the former campaign chief and gruff hockey coach is disliked by Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

Minnesota Reps. Emmer, Phillips could make big moves in Washington this week

MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik is in Washington this week keeping an eye on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s run for speaker and a potential presidential bid from U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

House speaker race widens to 9 Republicans vying for nomination

After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.
by Emma Bowman

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Minnesota protesters, officials call for cease-fire in Gaza

Minnesota protesters, officials call for cease-fire in Gaza

For many Minnesotans, the crisis in the Middle East hits close to home. Maple Grove residents Tariq and Manal Harmouda said close to three dozen of their relatives were killed in western Gaza on Thursday night.
by Ellie Roth

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Minnesota's Emmer seeking House speaker nomination

Minnesota's Emmer seeking House speaker nomination

“I'm running for Speaker of the House to bring our conference together and get back to work,” Emmer said in a social media post Saturday morning.
by Peter Cox

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