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Still confused about the impeachment process? Two experts weigh in.
House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment. Tuesday on MPR News with Kerri Miller: two experts answer your questions about the impeachment inquiry so far.
Democrats, White House forge new North American trade deal
Pelosi said the revamped U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a significant improvement over the original North American Free Trade Agreement, crediting Democratic negotiators for winning stronger provisions on enforcing the agreement.
North Dakota county votes to take limited number of refugees
Burleigh County on Monday voted to accept no more than 25 refugees next year, after initially signaling it would be the first to ban them since President Trump ordered that states and counties should have the power to do so.
Chart: Democratic governors make a big comeback under Trump
With Kentucky's gubernatorial inauguration on Tuesday, Democrats are nearing parity with the GOP after a historic low point in 2016. That could have a big impact on redistricting and other key issues.
In cabin country, rental property could get new tax treatment
Under guidance from the state, Minnesota county assessors are evaluating whether to treat some cabin or vacation properties as commercial for tax purposes, which could boost bills. It’s an issue zooming toward the Legislature for another look.
ACA insurers in the Supreme Court: Why consumers should pay attention
The case centers on $12 billion in payments the federal government pledged to insurers to defray their losses in the first years of the health law. Did rescinding those payments send premiums soaring?