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Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Rep. Omar arrested at U.S Capitol abortion rally

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested, along with 17 other members of Congress, during a demonstration outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington D.C. in support of abortion rights.
by Sam Stroozas

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AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

AP source: Biden holds off on climate emergency declaration

President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change. But a person familiar with the president's plans says he will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

Chef Brian Ingram is the owner of popular St. Paul restaurants The Gnome Pub and Hope Breakfast Bar. He’ll testify Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee on how crime and gun violence has affected his business.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right

Some GOP lawmakers face primary challenge from the right

As Minnesota’s primary election on Aug. 9 nears, some Republican lawmakers are facing unexpected challenges from candidates who don’t think they’re conservative enough.
by Tim Pugmire

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Steve Bannon goes on trial for defying Jan. 6 panel subpoena

Steve Bannon goes on trial for defying Jan. 6 panel subpoena

The former Trump adviser faces two counts of contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
by Ryan Lucas

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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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