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April 10, 2023 4:47 PM

Ousted Black lawmaker could soon return to Tennessee House

One of the two Black Democrats who were thrown out of the Tennessee House last week appeared likely to get his seat back Monday, just days after the GOP exacted retribution against the lawmakers who protested for more gun control.

by The Associated Press

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April 10, 2023 1:26 PM

Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

Judges in Texas and Washington issued dueling rulings late Friday on mifepristone — a drug commonly used in medication abortions — spurring confusion about what comes next.

by Dana Ferguson

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April 10, 2023 1:00 PM

With abortion pill access uncertain, 3 states strike deals to stock up

California, Washington state and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens.

by Sarah McCammon

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April 10, 2023 4:00 AM

Local officials are poised to send expelled Tennessee lawmakers back to state House

Former Reps. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, want to return to the House. Upcoming meetings could give local officials the chance to send them back.

by Emma Bowman

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April 10, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

MPR News asked what you want Minnesota lawmakers to accomplish this legislative session and you answered. Here’s a look at what's passed and what's in the works.

by Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Nicole Johnson

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April 9, 2023 9:17 AM

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by 'firsts'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar is now in her third term and she's no longer defined by the “firsts” that accompanied her arrival in Congress.

by The Associated Press

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April 8, 2023 9:08 AM

Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online

Dozens of classified U.S. documents detailing the war in Ukraine have appeared on multiple social media sites. There's no word on who might be responsible for leaking or stealing the material.

by Greg Myre and Jenna McLaughlin

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April 8, 2023 6:07 AM

Judges' dueling decisions put access to a key abortion drug in jeopardy nationwide

A federal judge in Texas stayed the FDA's approval of the drug mifepristone, while a federal judge in Washington state blocked any FDA change in access.

by Sarah McCammon

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April 7, 2023 4:46 PM

After Tennessee House Republicans expelled 2 Democrats, will other states follow?

It's a rare occurrence, but the expulsion of two Black lawmakers from Tennessee's Republican-led House highlights a new level of "democratic dysfunction," a constitutional law expert tells NPR.

by Bill Chappell

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April 7, 2023 1:30 PM

Politics Friday: 3 months in, Minnesota’s Attorney General and Secretary of State are busy in their new terms

MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks to Attorney General Keith Ellison and Secretary of State Steve Simon about the work they’ve done, and their remaining priorities, now that they’ve been reelected.

by Mike Mulcahy and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics and Election News

Ousted Black lawmaker could soon return to Tennessee House

Abortion drug still available in Minnesota despite conflicting rulings

With abortion pill access uncertain, 3 states strike deals to stock up

Local officials are poised to send expelled Tennessee lawmakers back to state House

Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul this week. Catch up on where top issues stand

Ilhan Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by 'firsts'

Pentagon, Justice Department investigate as secret military documents appear online

Judges' dueling decisions put access to a key abortion drug in jeopardy nationwide

After Tennessee House Republicans expelled 2 Democrats, will other states follow?

Politics Friday: 3 months in, Minnesota’s Attorney General and Secretary of State are busy in their new terms

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