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Burgeoning GOP field for Minnesota governor grows again as attorney Chris Madel enters

Burgeoning GOP field for Minnesota governor grows again as attorney Chris Madel enters

Minneapolis attorney Chris Madel, 58, rolled out a campaign for Minnesota governor Monday with promises to shake up state government, cut taxes, improve schools, fight crime and end “open season” on law enforcement by prosecutors.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Dana Ferguson

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Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The first lady's decor also nods to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and founding of the United States of America.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

MPR News host and politics editor Brian Bakst talks about what employers and workers should do to get ready for Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program that starts next month.
by Brian Bakst and Cari Dwyer

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FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID shots for kids. But public health experts question the agency’s analysis.
by Rob Stein and Sydney Lupkin

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Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

Where things stand with the National Guard shooting in D.C.

The Trump administration has halted the processing of immigration requests from Afghans and the president vowed to tighten his immigration crackdown after the shooting of two National Guard members.
by Sarah Ventre

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Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in social media screed

President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States by revoking their legal status. 
by The Associated Press

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