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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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Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Trump isn't above the law, Justice Department tells a judge

Prosecutors said the former president should not enjoy blanket immunity from criminal prosecution in the federal election interference case against him.
by Carrie Johnson

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3rd District constituents sound off on Rep. Dean Phillips' possible presidential campaign

3rd District constituents sound off on Rep. Dean Phillips' possible presidential campaign

As Phillips explores a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, he’s playing up the need for political alternatives. His potential presidential run is drawing mixed reactions from his constituents.
by Mark Zdechlik

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