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In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

Gov. Tim Walz stepped into his second term Monday alongside DFL party allies, pledging that a unified government will usher in bold change.
by Brian Bakst

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These were the top political stories of 2022

These were the top political stories of 2022

There was a lot that happened in politics in 2022, from the consequential midterm elections to the Supreme Court's historic abortion ruling and record migration at the southern border.
by Domenico Montanaro

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House Democrats release Trump's tax returns

House Democrats release Trump's tax returns

The Democratic-controlled Ways and Means Committee has released former President Trump's tax returns from his time in office, ending a multi-year legal battle for the information.
by Elena Moore

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Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from investigation

Jan. 6 takeaways: Final revelations from investigation

Interview transcripts released by House investigators in recent days give further insight into the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and the weeks leading up to it, as Donald Trump tried to overturn his defeat in the presidential election.
by The Associated Press

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Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill

Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.
by Arezou Rezvani

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Jan. 6 panel drops Trump subpoena as it wraps up work

Jan. 6 panel drops Trump subpoena as it wraps up work

The House Jan. 6 committee has dropped its subpoena against former President Donald Trump as it wraps up work and prepares to dissolve next week. 
by The Associated Press

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Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

Women carve historic path as Legislature opens with DFL in charge

For the first time, the top two posts in Minnesota’s Legislature will be occupied at the same time by women. A third seat at the negotiating table will be, too.
by Brian Bakst

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GOP leaders ready to defend against DFL agenda at Capitol

GOP leaders ready to defend against DFL agenda at Capitol

Republicans picked new faces to lead them at the Capitol after a disappointing 2022 election, and two small business owners say they’ll take a more collaborative approach to working with DFL leaders.
by Dana Ferguson

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