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Mike Pence, pondering a presidential run, condemns Trump's rhetoric on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence tells Morning Edition that he and former President Donald Trump have gone "our separate ways." Pence looks back on pivotal moments and ahead to what he might do next.
States differ on how best to spend $26B from settlement in opioid cases
The cash represents an unprecedented opportunity to derail the opioid epidemic. But with countless groups advocating for a share of the pie, the impact could depend heavily on geography and politics.
'The woman of the century': Nellie Stone Johnson honored with Minnesota Capitol statue
Minnesota policymakers and labor leaders on Monday unveiled the first Capitol statue to depict a female figure in history. And they remembered Nellie Stone Johnson for her coalition-building and influence shaping the current-day DFL Party.
Paid family leave on a fast track at Minnesota Capitol
This year’s election put DFLers in control at the Minnesota Capitol starting in January, and leaders say passing a paid family and medical leave program is one of their top priorities.
Omar responds to McCarthy claim he'll strip her from commitees
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy said Sunday he would strip Rep. Ilhan Omar’s committee assignments if he's elected speaker in January. In response, Omar said McCarthy’s comments are contributing to a rise in hateful discourse in politics.
Harris is traveling near the South China Sea. Here's why that matters
While visiting the Philippines, Harris is making a stop at Palawan, an island bordering the South China Sea, where there have been ongoing territorial disputes between China and its neighbors.