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Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle

Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle

Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages crossed a major Senate hurdle Wednesday, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.
by The Associated Press

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Malcolm, Harrington, Mueller to leave Walz administration

Malcolm, Harrington, Mueller to leave Walz administration

Some of Gov. Tim Walz’s key cabinet members — Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Education Commissioner Heather Mueller — won’t continue in his second term.
by MPR News Staff

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What lawmakers are saying about Trump's run for the presidency

What lawmakers are saying about Trump's run for the presidency

Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night. Reaction from his fellow Republicans was mixed.
by Dustin Jones

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Donald Trump, who tried to overturn Biden's legitimate election, launches 2024 bid

Donald Trump, who tried to overturn Biden's legitimate election, launches 2024 bid

Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost. Trump's push to overturn the 2020 outcome helped spark an insurrection.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Judge overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around 6 weeks

Judge overturns Georgia's ban on abortion around 6 weeks

Judge Robert McBurney overturned Georgia's ban on abortion starting around six weeks into a pregnancy, ruling that it violated precedent when it was enacted three years ago and was therefore void.
by The Associated Press

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McCarthy wins nomination for House speaker, but grind ahead

McCarthy wins nomination for House speaker, but grind ahead

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy won the nomination Tuesday for House speaker, clearing a first step with majority support from his colleagues, but he now faces a weeks-long slog to quell right-flank objections before a final vote in the new year.
by The Associated Press

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