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November 15, 2023 12:20 AM

A GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing

A congressional hearing devolved into an angry confrontation between Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2023 7:25 PM

Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

The House voted overwhelmingly to approve a GOP-led spending bill that would set two separate funding deadlines next year.

by Lexie Schapitl, Deirdre Walsh and Claudia Grisales

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November 14, 2023 3:56 PM

MN Rep. Angie Craig says coverage of D.C. assault spurred her to move, outpouring of threats

The man convicted of assaulting the congresswoman earlier this year is set to face sentencing later this week in federal court.

by Dana Ferguson and Matt Sepic

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November 14, 2023 2:48 PM

The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Tim Scott and Mike Pence have dropped their bids for president, and the next GOP debate in less than a month will likely feature an even smaller stage, but Trump is still the far-and-away frontrunner.

by Domenico Montanaro

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November 14, 2023 2:02 PM

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

With wild hogs in Canada approaching the U.S. border, Minnesota officials are reviewing state management of feral pigs to limit potential future damage from the destructive invasive species.

by Dan Kraker

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November 14, 2023 12:03 PM

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

St. Paul officials confirmed civil engineer Saura Jost as the winner of the Ward 3 race, setting up the council to be the city’s youngest and most diverse council ever when it convenes in January.

by Nina Moini

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November 14, 2023 4:01 AM

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

From Taiwan to fentanyl, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year.

by Vincent Ni and John Ruwitch

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November 14, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota schools turn to voters, plead for lawmaker help in fending off cyberattacks

Several Minnesota communities weighed ballot questions this month aimed at boosting local funding for security efforts; more than half were approved. School officials say the state needs to step up, too.

by Dana Ferguson

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November 13, 2023 1:07 PM

The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time

The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices.

by The Associated Press

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November 13, 2023 9:18 AM

Conservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump

Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will play a key role in setting the tone for the presidential election year.

by H.J. Mai, A Martínez and Julie Depenbrock

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Politics and Government News

A GOP senator challenges Teamsters head to a fight in a fiery exchange at a hearing

Congress on track to avoid a shutdown as House passes two-tier spending bill

MN Rep. Angie Craig says coverage of D.C. assault spurred her to move, outpouring of threats

The Republican field is getting smaller. Here's what that means for beating Trump

Minnesota officials ready for potential feral pig invasion

Jost's victory completes all-female, highly diverse St. Paul City Council

Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch

Minnesota schools turn to voters, plead for lawmaker help in fending off cyberattacks

The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time

Conservative voters in Iowa are open to moving on from Trump

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