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January 12, 2020 10:10 AM

Why a rising Democratic star in Iowa isn't endorsing a candidate ahead of caucuses

A wide-open presidential primary should be a moment of opportunity and peak political leverage for aspiring politicians in places like Iowa. But one of the most sought-after Democrats in the first-in-the-nation caucus state isn't interested in endorsing a presidential candidate.

by Clay Masters (NPR)

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January 11, 2020 11:44 AM

Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who modernized Oman, dies at 79

The long-serving monarch named his successor, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who was sworn in as sultan Saturday. Under Qaboos, the tiny Middle Eastern state took on an outsize role in regional diplomacy.

by Colin Dwyer

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January 11, 2020 9:56 AM

New law aims to help Americans without retirement plans. Will it work?

The Secure Act is intended to make it easier for small employers to offer retirement benefits. But some analysts say it doesn't go far enough because it's optional and doesn't apply to gig workers.

by Yuki Noguchi

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January 10, 2020 7:31 PM

Trump ups Iran accusations, says 4 U.S. embassies targeted

Confronted by persistent questions about justifications, President Trump says Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani and others were planning major attacks on four U.S. embassies. But Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continue to rebuff questions about what they mean when they say those attacks were “imminent.”

by The Associated Press

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January 10, 2020 3:06 PM

Walz: $293M needed to make water infrastructure more resilient to climate change

The DFL governor announced the plan as part of a four-part rollout of a bonding bill that is expected to reach $2 billion. Republicans have said the number is too big.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 10, 2020 2:14 PM

Do the debates matter to you?

The last Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses happens Tuesday night. Are the candidates talking about what you care about?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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January 10, 2020 12:01 PM

Trump administration announces more economic sanctions against Iran

The new restrictions had been promised by the president after Iranian missiles struck an Iraqi air base, threatening American and allied service members this week.

by Brian Naylor

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January 10, 2020 10:59 AM

Pelosi to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week

In a letter to House Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she expects the House to transmit the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate and vote on impeachment managers.

by Kelsey Snell

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January 10, 2020 10:22 AM

At impeachment trial, Chief Justice Roberts may have more prestige than power

Although the atmosphere during the Clinton trial differs from today's, Roberts is likely to follow the precedent set by the man he once clerked for and play a limited role.

by Nina Totenberg

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January 10, 2020 10:19 AM

Rep. Ilhan Omar on House-approved war powers resolution

The nonbinding resolution comes after the president authorized the killing of a top Iranian general last week, flaring tensions in the Middle East. DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the measure.

by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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