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Senate approves war powers resolution rebuking Trump over Iran conflict

Senate approves war powers resolution rebuking Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran. Tuesday's vote comes as lawmakers warily watch President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the conflict.
by The Associated Press

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Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

Early voting starts Friday. What do voters need to know?

This Friday is the start of early voting for the 2026 primary election and election officials are expecting a spike in turnout.
by Cait Kelley

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Federal judge invalidates DOJ records probe of Walz, other Minnesota leaders

Federal judge invalidates DOJ records probe of Walz, other Minnesota leaders

A judge has short-circuited an investigation into Gov. Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison and other Minnesota leaders targeted for scrutiny by the Department of Justice. A set of subpoenas was thrown out with the judge declaring them to be baseless.
by Peter Cox and Jon Collins

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Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

Alan Greenspan, the legendary former Federal Reserve chair, dies

During his chairmanship, Greenspan was celebrated as possibly the best central banker in history. But later, his reputation was tarnished by the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
by Scott Horsley

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Supreme Court allows ruling that ends tool to protect minority voters in 7 states, including Minnesota

Supreme Court allows ruling that ends tool to protect minority voters in 7 states, including Minnesota

The Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that strikes down a key tool for enforcing Voting Rights Act protections for voters with a disability or an inability to read or write in seven states.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Flanagan, Craig face off in debate ahead of DFL primary

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig will have their first televised debate Friday night, ahead of the primary election on Aug. 11.
by MPR News Staff

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