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March 10, 2024 5:01 AM

A Biden victory in Michigan could depend on Black Voters

Michigan faith leader Rev. Kenneth Flowers says President Biden should not take the Black vote for granted.

by Reena Advani and Leila Fadel

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March 9, 2024 3:45 PM

Boeing says it can't find documents on the door plug that blew off mid-air

A Boeing top official told Congress that employees looked extensively for documents on the door plug and it's likely that such paperwork never existed.

by Juliana Kim

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March 9, 2024 8:00 AM

Wolf hunt legislation introduced once more at Minnesota Legislature

Bills to mandate an open wolf season have once again been introduced at the Minnesota Legislature. They would also establish a deer task force to increase deer populations in the northeast. Similar bills have failed in recent years in St Paul.

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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March 8, 2024 6:27 PM

Senate passes spending package hours ahead of shutdown deadline

Senators voted 75 to 22 to approve a package of six spending bills that will last until the end of the fiscal year on September 30.

by Eric McDaniel

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March 8, 2024 2:10 PM

Politics Friday: Bonding bill stirs up debate, but what will it take to get a deal?

MPR News Host Brian Bakst talks with Minnesota lawmakers about the construction projects debate taking shape at the state Capitol.

by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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March 8, 2024 4:38 AM

5 takeaways from President Biden's State of the Union address

President Biden used the high-profile speech to draw a contrast with his 2024 likely opponent, former President Donald Trump. He hit on the economy, abortion, the Mideast and the border.

by Deirdre Walsh

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March 8, 2024 4:32 AM

What to know about the political debate around daylight saving time

At least 29 states have considered legislation related to daylight saving time, including making it permanent year-round. But those laws won't take effect until Congress makes it legal.

by Emily Olson and Diba Mohtasham

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March 8, 2024 12:51 AM

GOP rebuttals to Biden's State of the Union focus on the border and immigration

Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt and Texas Rep. Mónica De La Cruz delivered rebuttals to Biden's speech focusing on immigration, crime, inflation and national security.

by Ximena Bustillo and Deepa Shivaram

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March 7, 2024 10:02 PM

Biden touts economic 'comeback' in election-year pitch to skeptical voters

President Biden used his State of the Union speech to highlight economic gains and draw a contrast with his GOP opponents. Polls shows many voters give Biden low marks for his economic stewardship.

by Scott Horsley