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Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reach

Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally's reach

Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker on Friday during internal voting, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Donald Trump's classified documents case gets new questions from judge and attorneys

Donald Trump's classified documents case gets new questions from judge and attorneys

At a hearing Thursday, prosecutors asked a U.S. district judge to decide whether a lawyer representing one of Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case has a conflict of interest.
by Greg Allen

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Clock ticks for Metro Transit fare enforcement change

Clock ticks for Metro Transit fare enforcement change

The Transit Rider Investment Program, or TRIP, was part of new legislation passed this year at the Capitol. The Metropolitan Council has to report on the activities of TRIP by Feb. 15 of each year, beginning in 2024.
by Samuel King

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Rep. Dean Phillips weighs in on House speaker vote

Rep. Dean Phillips weighs in on House speaker vote

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Representative Dean Phillips Thursday morning and asked him to share his perspective on the situation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rep. Dean Phillips speaks on Israel war, House Speaker election, potential run for president

Rep. Dean Phillips speaks on Israel war, House Speaker election, potential run for president

Minnesota 3rd District Rep. Dean Phillips has been one of the more vocal members of Minnesota's delegations in recent weeks: He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to share thoughts about on the Hamas attacks in Israel, dysfunction in the U.S. House, and why he suggests someone challenge President Biden.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Mark Zdechlik

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GOP's Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel

GOP's Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel

Republican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel. Scalise told GOP colleagues at a closed-door meeting late Thursday of his decision. 
by The Associated Press

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Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as Israel mobilizes along its border with Gaza

Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv as Israel mobilizes along its border with Gaza

The arrival of the U.S. secretary of state is part of a diplomatic tour to show support for Israel following deadly attacks by Hamas militants. Meanwhile, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza.
by Michele Kelemen and Daniel Estrin

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