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Rep. Omar urges House GOP to address 'anti-Muslim hatred'

Rep. Omar urges House GOP to address 'anti-Muslim hatred'

Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
by The Associated Press

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Supreme Court considers whether to reverse Roe v. Wade arguments

Supreme Court considers whether to reverse Roe v. Wade arguments

At issue is whether to reverse the court's nearly half-century-old decision, Roe v. Wade, and subsequent decisions declaring that women have a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
by Nina Totenberg

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CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in his brother's defense

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in his brother's defense

CNN said new documents "raise serious questions" about the anchor's role in trying to help his brother, former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual misconduct allegations.
by Vanessa Romo

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Voting rights case vexes state Supreme Court

Voting rights case vexes state Supreme Court

A voting case that impacts more than 50,000 Minnesotans with felony records came before the state Supreme Court and could be decided before the 2022 election.
by Brian Bakst

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Infrastructure czar talks funding for MN as Biden visits Rosemount

Infrastructure czar talks funding for MN as Biden visits Rosemount

President Joe Biden is in Minnesota today to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law. Mitch Landrieu, who Biden tapped to oversee implementation of the law, told host Cathy Wurzer about the investments Minnesota can expect, and MPR News reporter Brian Bakst stopped by with political analysis of the infrastructure package and Biden’s visit.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Biden sells infrastructure bill at Minnesota tech college

Biden sells infrastructure bill at Minnesota tech college

President Joe Biden used a visit to a Minnesota community college Tuesday to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers — and to make the case for nearly $2 trillion more in spending.
by The Associated Press and Tim Pugmire

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