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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump for testimony on Capitol attack
The House Jan. 6 committee voted Thursday to subpoena Donald Trump for testimony before the panel over the 2021 attack at the Capitol. The panel voted unanimously to compel the former president to appear.
2 Minnesota counties seek court order after receiving flawed ballots
Two northwestern Minnesota counties discovered ballots printed by a vendor failed to include political affiliation in most partisan races and lacked incumbency status in judicial contests. Both used a vendor that supplies ballots for several Minnesota counties.
Crime, abortion at center of Minnesota attorney general’s race
The race for attorney general between incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison and Republican Jim Schultz is expected to be one of the tightest in the state, according to recent polls. The candidates are trying to find an edge with 26 days left before Election Day.
Virtually all PPP loans have been forgiven with limited scrutiny
Officials promised a robust review process before forgiving PPP loans, but most loans could be forgiven with a simple, one-page form. Meanwhile, just 2% of loans have gotten close, hands-on reviews.
Minnesota bids for world’s attention with expo pitch
Minnesota should learn next June if it will host a world expo. Officials spent the week showcasing the region to an international delegation.
Craig talks about abortion; Kistner the economy in toss-up CD 2 race
The candidates for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District are talking about a very different set of issues with less than a month to go until Election Day.
Outrage erupts at LA Council meeting over racist remarks
The uproar was triggered by a leaked recording of crude, racist comments from a nearly year-old meeting, which also provided an unvarnished look into City Hall’s racial rivalries and the sometimes-hidden fight to seize and hold political power in a changing city.
Supreme Court to hear case that could raise price of pork
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over a California animal cruelty law that could raise the cost of bacon and other pork products nationwide. The case’s outcome is important to the nation’s $26-billion-a-year pork industry.