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Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers

Conservative blocs unleash wave of litigation to curb public health powers

A coalition of religious groups, conservative think tanks, and Republican attorneys general have chipped away at local and state authority, altering how the nation can respond during health crises.
by Lauren Weber and Anna Maria Barry-Jester

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Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives

Biden says the U.S. will work to improve Palestinians' lives

President Joe Biden says that he's committed to the two-state solution for Israel and an independent Palestinian state. But with that goal out of reach, he said, the U.S. will look to help Palestinians.
by Daniel Estrin, Asma Khalid, Ayana Archie and Bill Chappell

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Bannon's criminal contempt trial on track for next week

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.
by The Associated Press

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Court rulings put spotlight on abortion issue in governor’s race

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.
by Brian Bakst

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Elections 2022: Share your questions and ideas

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.

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