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Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week
A federal judge says the criminal contempt trial of Steve Bannon can start as scheduled next week and that the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump shouldn't be a barrier to selecting an unbiased jury to hear the case.
Court rulings put spotlight on abortion issue in governor’s race
After monumental court decisions on the federal and state level, abortion is an issue in the race for Minnesota governor. Incumbent Democrat Tim Walz says he will defend access to abortion, while his likely Republican opponent Scott Jensen has been softening his rhetoric around his opposition to the procedure.
Elections 2022: Share your questions and ideas
Politics (and politicians) can be confusing. MPR News wants to be your guide to voting this fall by making sure all Minnesotans have what they need to vote.
Brian Bonner on the latest headlines from the war in Ukraine
This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include intensified attacks on civilians in the Donetsk province, the U.N.’s monitoring for violations against children, and U.S. military aid that may not be as generous as expected. To explore these stories and more, MPR News reporter Tim Nelson talked with his longtime friend and colleague Brian Bonner in Ukraine.
Biden heads to Mideast jittery about Iranian nuclear program
Joe Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials he's committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power. 
AG rivals debate what it will take to fight crime
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and his Republican-endorsed challenger Jim Schultz laid out different plans Monday for improving public safety.