The latest from Washington: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar scorned Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Wednesday as the GOP drive to try and remove her from the House Foreign Affairs Committee approaches a critical point.
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Looking ahead: Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and other lawmakers are set to hold a major hearing Tuesday, following concerns over Ticketmaster's botched handling of the demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets last year.
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New: “He helped bridge the trust gap.”
How Rep. Tom Emmer helped Kevin McCarthy win the race for speaker.
"We can't have people messing around with the will of the people." My look at Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar's work to pass into law changes to the electoral count act ahead of the second Jan. 6 anniversary.
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JUST IN: Republicans adjourn U.S. House until noon Wednesday amid standoff over electing Kevin McCarthy as speaker. The day's events so far are here:
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Minnesota Republicans embraced Kevin McCarthy's ambitions to become the next U.S. House Speaker on Tuesday even as the GOP leader failed on the first ballot to gain the support he needed in a dramatic floor vote that left the race undecided.
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And now GOP representatives Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach also vote for McCarthy.
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Hello from the U.S. House. Incoming GOP majroity whip Tom Emmer just voted McCarthy for speaker. twitter.com/LauraMcCallumB…
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Hello from the U.S. House. Incoming GOP majroity whip Tom Emmer just voted McCarthy for speaker.
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As U.S. House prepares to vote on next Speaker, @HunterMw talked to @RepPeteStauber, who said shortly before new Congress started that “of course,” he was supporting @GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy: “He’s led the conference. He’s done a great job.”
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As U.S. House prepares to vote on next Speaker, talked to , who said shortly before new Congress started that “of course,” he was supporting @GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy: “He’s led the conference. He’s done a great job.”
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Trump's November announcement that he will again run for the White House has been met with little fanfare in Minnesota, where Republicans who've suffered a long string of disappointing election outcomes are reflecting on whether new leadership is needed.
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Also in the story: Minnesota Republican representatives Pete Stauber, Michelle Fischbach and Brad Finstad voted against the bill. All three declined to explain their votes as they hurriedly left the House on Thursday.
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Minnesota GOP Rep. Tom Emmer joined Minnesota Democrats on Thursday in voting for a bill that will firmly put into federal law protections for the marriages of same-sex and interracial couples.
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Minnesota GOP Rep. Tom Emmer joined Minnesota Democrats on Thursday in voting for a bill that will firmly put into federal law protections for the marriages of same-sex and interracial couples.
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Just now: U.S. Senate confirms Jerry Blackwell as Minnesota federal judge
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The view from D.C. this morning: Minnesota found itself on the outside looking in as Michigan appeared to gain the inside track to host an early 2024 Democratic presidential primary in the Midwest.
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Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips wins a spot in House leadership.
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House Democrats have elected their @HouseDPCC leadership team: Chair @RepJoeNeguse & Co-Chairs @RepEscobar, @RepUnderwood & @RepDeanPhillips. Onward!
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Because 2024 is coming up fast: story w/: Leading DFL elected officials are trying to sweeten Minnesota's pitch as it competes with other states for an early midwestern spot in the 2024 presidential primary.
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A local Minnesota angle on what became one of the nation's closest midterm races: I talked to Adam Frisch, who was raised in Minneapolis, about his narrow defeat while attempting to unseat Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert.
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Several Minnesota politicians received campaign donations from leaders involved with the sprawling FTX empire before the implosion of the cryptocurrency exchange.
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Rep. Omar's role on the foreign affairs committee is facing a threat from GOP Speaker hopeful Kevin McCarthy just days after Republicans won the House majority.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer won his bid Tuesday to become the third highest ranking House Republican after leading the GOP's campaign arm during the midterms.
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Minnesota GOP Rep. Tom Emmer now set to become the third highest ranking Republican in a likely U.S. House majority.
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House Republicans have elected @RepTomEmmer as our Republican Majority Whip for the 118th Congress!
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My latest: Tom Emmer’s ability to win a powerful House leadership role could rest on whether his fellow Republicans see the midterms as a success or a failure.
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When I asked about Republicans midterm performance and his pitch for whip, Rep. Emmer answered "Talk about it later. Nice to see you though Hunter."
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NRCC Chair Tom Emmer, who is running to be the next Republican Whip for the 118th Congress, heads into the House GOP leadership election candidate forum.
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"Minnesota is clearly not a red state-or even a purple state," says Tim Pawlenty, who post-Tues still holds title of last Republican to win statewide here. look at an MNGOP cast even further into political irrelevance:
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New/ w & on the in-district views as Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig won a third term.
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Here's my updated story, Adam Frisch still holding narrow lead over Lauren Boebert, race too close to call:
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NEW — @RepTomEmmer is still in the race for House GOP whip. The NRCC chair was hoping to capitalize on a big night for House Rs.
Instead, the Emmer world message is: we’ve flipped the house for the third time since 1954. we’re in the majority.
Emmer working the phone all day
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New: Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig narrowly defeated Republican challenger Tyler Kistner in a highly competitive race for Minnesota's Second Congressional District.
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips was leading the race for Minnesota's Third Congressional District in early returns.
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Covering Tyler Kistner’s election night party tonight while covers Rep. Angie Craig’s event. The Second District race is Minnesota’s most competitive congressional race and one of the most expensive congressional races in the country.
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1/ #ElectionDay is Tuesday. Find out who's on your ballot and where they stand on the issues. startribune.com/minnesota-2022 #Election2022
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Republicans have recruited potentially thousands of poll challengers and first-time election judges and are offering their own training on how to monitor voting and lodge complaints.
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Election officials in Minnesota and across the country expect the finer points of voting systems to get more scrutiny than usual in Tuesday's midterm. startribune.com/minnesota-elec
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New w/: Amid national GOP momentum, Rep. Dean Phillips tries to keep suburban Minnesota district blue.
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New: Some members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation said Friday they have faced an increase in threats this term, with the violent attack on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband showing the dangerous nature of America's political climate.
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Excellent work from my colleague looking at the issues and dynamics in Minnesota's First Congressional District race.
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Former President Donald Trump stamped his endorsement on GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott Jensen overnight, an imprimatur the candidate said he didn't seek and that others say could be a hindrance in wooing middle-of-the-road voters.
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New: Minnesota's two senators want to name a federal building in Minneapolis after the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of Wellstone's death.
"We all need a dose of Paul right now," Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar said.
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