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Dean Phillips embraces Hubert Humphrey's memory in presidential run
Humphrey's son and grandson weigh in on Phillips bringing up the late vice president on the campaign trail.
Rep. Angie Craig breaks with most House Democrats in voting to censure Tlaib
Craig also broke with most in her party last week to support a GOP bill that tied Israel aid to IRS funding cuts.
Dean Phillips' improbable presidential campaign faces reality of New Hampshire political traditions
The Minnesota congressman has just months to build goodwill in the state, where he does not have strong relationships and is likely to find many Democrats wary of his Biden challenge.
Phillips launches longshot Democratic bid for presidency
There's worry among Democrats that Phillips' run will hurt Biden's re-election chances.
Phillips to announce campaign against Biden on Friday
Rep. Dean Phillips is set to challenge President Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary election.
Behind the rise and fall of Tom Emmer's campaign to become House speaker
Emmer's bid for the speakership fell apart after former President Donald Trump and his allies publicly undermined him.
Rep. Tom Emmer drops out of House speaker race amid chaos
The Minnesota Republican became the third candidate to win the GOP nomination only to end their bid in failure.
Where Emmer's GOP colleagues stand on his bid for speaker
The U.S. House majority whip is among the GOP candidates trying to become the next speaker.
Emmer starts making calls about running for speaker, source confirms
Republicans are looking to hold another election for speaker after GOP nominee Jim Jordan failed to win the speakership in three rounds of floor votes.
Minnesota Rep. Pete Stauber maintains opposition to Jim Jordan as House speaker
Stauber was among 25 Republicans who voted against Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan's speaker bid on Friday.
Rep. Pete Stauber breaks from GOP, votes against Republican speaker nominee Jim Jordan
Minnesota's three other congressional Republicans voted for Jordan on Wednesday.
Rep. Dean Phillips misses filing deadline for Nevada's presidential primary, won't be on ballot
A deadline to file for New Hampshire's closely watched presidential primary election is just over a week away.
Where Minnesota's U.S. House members stand on Jim Jordan's bid for speaker
Republicans are primed to try electing a new House speaker this week after Kevin McCarthy was removed from the role earlier this month in an unprecedented decision.
As Phillips considers a presidential run, DFL eyes turn to his House seat
Democrat Ron Harris announced Friday that he's running for the suburban Third District seat.
Rep. Tom Emmer plans House majority leader run, source says
The Minnesota Republican currently serves as House majority whip. Emmer supports current Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana in the Republican race for speaker, the source said.
GOP Rep. Michelle Fischbach facing primary challenge
Steve Boyd is running in the Republican primary for Minnesota's Seventh Congressional District.
How Minnesota's House delegation voted on Speaker McCarthy's removal
Republican Kevin McCarthy was voted out as House speaker Tuesday, the first time in U.S. history that has happened.
Phillips stepping down from Democratic leadership after pushing back on Biden's 2024 run
The congressman has not made a decision about whether he will run in the Democratic 2024 presidential primary.
What a federal government shutdown means for Minnesota
A shutdown could sideline some of the nearly 17,000 Minnesotans employed by the federal government.
Sen. Klobuchar among Democrats calling on colleague Menendez to resign amid bribe allegations
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has been charged in a federal corruption case.
Rep. Omar leading attempt to create federal office for missing and murdered Black women and girls
Omar's bill comes after Minnesota created the nation's first Office for Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls.
Government shutdown threat looming for Minnesota lawmakers
Congress has little time left to avoid a federal government shutdown before the calendar flips at the end of the month.
Moving past 2020 presidential run, Klobuchar enjoying smooth Senate race so far
Less than 14 months out from Election Day, no major Republican challenger has filed against the state's senior senator.
As Rep. Dean Phillips makes case for change, some voters have Trump and Biden fatigue
Around Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips' suburban congressional district, some aren't thrilled about the prospect of a presidential rematch.
'Perhaps in the future': Rep. Phillips signals he's unlikely to run for president in 2024
The Minnesota Democrat is urging President Joe Biden to "pass the torch."
Minn. woman pleads guilty to felony count in Jan. 6 case
Victoria White of Rochester faced four charges over her actions during the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Minneapolis attorney is first to launch 2024 DFL primary run against Rep. Omar
Sarah Gad's challenge comes as Omar seeks a fourth term in the U.S. House.
Top Minnesota Democrats cool to Phillips' possible presidential run
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips has not ruled out a possible primary challenge to President Joe Biden.
Rep. Dean Phillips still undecided on presidential run
The Minnesota congressman said on "Face the Nation" that "Democrats are telling me that they want, not a coronation, but they want a competition."
Past shows potential 2024 Phillips presidential run would likely end in defeat
Democratic U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips hasn't officially launched a presidential primary bid, but he confirmed he's being urged to consider one.
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips confirms he's being urged to run for president in 2024
A White House bid from the third-term congressman from Minnesota would be a long shot.
'They have to raise money': Minnesota GOP seeks rebound from fundraising slump
The party is working to recover from losing every statewide race and control of the state Senate last year.
Israel House vote finds GOP support, divides Minnesota Dems
The resolution passed the U.S. House with 412 yes votes and only nine no votes.
Rep. McCollum skips Israeli president's Congress speech
Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke to Congress Wednesday morning.
Rep. Phillips pushes back after progressive leader calls Israel a 'racist state'
Phillips also criticized Rep. Omar after she tweeted "no way in hell" she'd attend Israeli president's upcoming speech to Congress.
Rep. Angie Craig has major fundraising lead in swing district race
The Democratic incumbent's total haul was $840,000 in a three month span.
Omar tweets 'no way in hell' she'll attend Israel president's Congress speech
The president of Israel is set to address a joint session on July 19.
Judge finds man from Minnesota guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Brian Mock faced 11 charges for his actions during the attack on the U.S. Capitol, including assaulting law enforcement.
Jan. 6 defendant arrested in Minnesota defends himself in court
Brian Christopher Mock faces 11 charges for his alleged part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
New book focuses on civil rights legacy of a young Hubert Humphrey
The heart of "Into the Bright Sunshine" is Hubert Humphrey's speech at the 1948 Democratic National Convention.
Minnesotans re-evaluate finances after student loan relief rejected
The Supreme Court ruling on the Biden administration plan came a couple of months before borrowers are set to resume payments that had been paused during the pandemic.
Minnesota defendant in Jan. 6 case wants to serve as his own attorney
Brian Mock's trial will resume July 11 on charges he assaulted or impeded officers at the Capitol.
Trial begins for man arrested in Minneapolis and charged with assaulting police on Jan. 6
Brian Christopher Mock is facing 11 charges over his alleged actions on the day of the U.S. Capitol attack.
Trial looms for man arrested in Minneapolis who allegedly shoved police on Jan. 6
Brian Christopher Mock was arrested two years ago for his part in the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
'Family working out its differences': After debt deal success, Rep. Tom Emmer faces obstacles
Resistance from a small group of Republicans froze action on the House floor in the latest difficult dynamic for GOP leadership.
Rep. Pete Stauber's FAA task force bill signed by Biden
The Minnesota Republican's bill with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar passed after a January outage caused flights to be grounded.
Bipartisan debt ceiling bill splits Minnesota Republicans
GOP Reps. Tom Emmer and Pete Stauber supported the bill while Michelle Fischbach and Brad Finstad voted no.
Man pleads guilty in attack on Rep. Angie Craig in D.C. apartment building
Kendrid Khalil Hamlin pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress and two other counts on Thursday.
Biden calls for police reform on third anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Congress has failed for years to send a police reform bill to the Democrat's desk.
Minnesota lawmakers point fingers as debt ceiling deadline closes in
Some Minnesota Democrats want the president to be ready to invoke the 14th Amendment to avoid a default.
Klobuchar talks about U.S.-Canada relationship after meetings
U.S. senators from both parties joined events involving the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group.
Hagedorn campaign money transferred to charity led by his widow, Jennifer Carnahan
Filings show the former Minnesota GOP chair is leading a cancer charity named after her late husband, former U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn.
'What happens if I am killed?' Rep. Omar speaks out about threats
A man accused of starting fires at two Minneapolis mosques also allegedly vandalized Omar's Minnesota congressional office and sent harassing emails.
Rep. Fischbach asks for earmarks after avoiding them in first term
Every member in Minnesota's congressional delegation is requesting federal money for projects in their districts.
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer reports raising more than $2M in last three months
On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's campaign reported raising nearly $795,000.
Potential Biden 2024 run tests president's past Minnesota supporters
Biden has yet to formally announce he's running for re-election, but questions about the president's age and performance loom as campaign issues.
Justice Thomas controversy renews calls from Minnesota Democrats for change
ProPublica reported that Thomas did not disclose vacations from a wealthy Republican donor.
In Minnesota economic speech, Biden mostly avoided saying 'inflation'
The president spoke Monday at a manufacturing plant in Fridley.
President Joe Biden highlights economic agenda in Minnesota visit
His visit is part of a national tour focused on job creation, manufacturing and clean energy.
Rep. Craig's alleged attacker indicted for assaulting member of Congress, police
Kendrid Khalil Hamlin has been charged with three counts in the case.
Minnesota GOP criticizes Trump indictment, while Democrats stress no one is above the law
Some prominent state Republicans blasted the indictment as "politically motivated."
Rep. Pete Stauber mining effort passes U.S. House
The Minnesota Republican's push, which he described as modernizing the permitting process, cleared the chamber as part of a broader GOP-led energy package.
President Joe Biden to visit Minnesota on Monday
Few details have been released about next week's planned visit, but it's expected to tie in with the White House's "Investing in America" tour.
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig's alleged attacker appears by video in D.C. federal court
Kendrid Khalil Hamlin was charged after Craig's attack last month.
Minnesota lawmakers pushing ranked-choice voting for all state, federal races
Proposals moving in House and Senate would create a task force to recommend how to use the system statewide.
Sen. Tina Smith shows early support for counter to FDA milk proposal
Draft FDA guidance would mean plant-based beverages can stick with milk names.
Minnesota's western flank loses voice on key ag panel as farm bill heats up
Western Minnesota possesses the state's largest ag lands and for decades has been represented on the House ag committee — until this year.
Republican Party of Minnesota fined over $100,000 by FEC
The penalties stem from campaign finance violations during the 2018 and 2020 election cycles.
Lawsuit: Former DNC and Minnesota political operative defrauded S.D. cannabis companies
Will Hailer, who has worked with Minnesota Democrats and for the Democratic National Committee, allegedly did not return nearly $1.7 million to investors.
Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig facing threatening, violent messages after attack in elevator
The Democrat was assaulted earlier this month in her Washington, D.C., apartment building.
Rep. Angie Craig said she had to fight her way out of elevator with attacker
Her alleged assailant, Kendrid Hamlin, has an extensive criminal record.
Biden calls for police reform after past congressional failures
Congress has been unable to send major police reform legislation to the president's desk following the 2020 death of George Floyd.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's State of the Union guest: Amir Locke's father
Omar plans to reintroduce legislation to limit no-knock warrants shortly after the first anniversary of Amir Locke's killing during a no-knock raid.
Congress faces familiar questions on police reform
Attempts on Capitol Hill to pass major police reform legislation into law have failed in recent years.
