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June 2, 2024 2:33 PM

Trump calls it an 'honor' to join TikTok after previously trying to ban the app

In less than 24 hours, former President Donald Trump amassed over 2 million followers on TikTok — nearly a third of the following he has on his own social media platform, Truth Social.

by Juliana Kim

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June 2, 2024 8:18 AM

Why investors are doubling down on Truth Social despite Trump's historic conviction

Despite former President Trump's historic conviction, shareholders of his social media company are vowing to stay with him no matter what.

by Rafael Nam

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June 2, 2024 6:00 AM

As Republicans probe COVID’s origins, some see an attack on science; others say it’s long overdue

Hearings have turned up embarrassing emails and problems with grants, but evidence of a larger cover-up is lacking.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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June 2, 2024 5:00 AM

Vintage Trump remarks after convictions renew dilemma for news media and voters alike

Trump's remarks full of falsehoods were another reminder that as the November election gets closer, he can be expected to test and exceed the boundaries of fact and fiction one again.

by Ron Elving

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June 1, 2024 3:35 PM

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rally at DFL convention

Demonstrators rallied outside the DFL convention in Duluth on Saturday calling for an end to the war in Gaza. Many delegates are withholding support to Democrats who refuse to call for an immediate cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.

by Dana Ferguson

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June 1, 2024 11:45 AM

Republicans join Trump's attacks on justice system and campaign of vengeance after guilty verdict

Republicans in Congress are embracing Donald Trump’s strategy of blaming the U.S. justice system after his historic guilty verdict.

by The Associated Press

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May 31, 2024 7:39 PM

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar clinches DFL endorsement in reelection bid

The formal seal of approval from the party activists came after Minneapolis business agent Dan Engelhart tried to launch a bid from the floor but came up short.

by Dana Ferguson

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May 31, 2024 5:05 PM

President Biden unveils and endorses details of a new Israeli cease-fire proposal

President Joe Biden gave remarks on the Middle East at the White House on Friday. He said it is time for the war in Gaza to end and discussed a “road map” to a cease-fire agreement.

by Asma Khalid

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May 31, 2024 12:41 PM

Politics Friday: Minnesota DFLers convene for their state convention

MPR News host Brian Bakst talks with DFL officials, delegates and candidates ahead of the party’s 2024 state convention in Duluth.

by Brian Bakst, Ellie Roth and Matthew Alvarez

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May 31, 2024 10:13 AM

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia registers as independent, citing ‘partisan extremism’

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he has registered as an independent, raising questions about his future political plans. Manchin would have faced a tough reelection in November if he had chosen to run.

by The Associated Press

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