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Former vice president Joe Biden talks with officials after speaking at a rally in support of striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston, Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Ex-Vice President Biden launches 2020 presidential campaign

04/25/2019 05:38 AM

Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest on Thursday, betting that his working-class appeal and ties to Barack Obama's presidency will help him overcome questions about his place in today's increasingly liberal Democratic Party...

Minnesota Senate GOP unveils tax bill with income tax cut

Trump makes new threat to send soldiers to US-Mexico border

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Washington.

House Democrats pass Minnesota education omnibus bill

Walz names Chris Taylor as state's chief inclusion officer

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, speaks at a news conference at the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minnesota, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, where he announced his appointment of Chris Taylor, right, as the state's new chief inclusion officer.

Dems weigh contempt vote after White House defies subpoena

FILE - In this April 2, 2019, file photo, House Oversight and Reform Committee Chair Elijah Cummings, D-Md., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Cummings says the White House is now in �open defiance� of his panel after lawyers advised a former official to resist a subpoena related to the committee�s investigation of White House security clearances.

AP source: Joe Biden to launch 2020 bid Thursday

Given his high profile in U.S. politics, Biden would enter the race as a front-runner ...

Lawmakers search for common ground with 4 weeks left in legislative session

Minnesota lawmakers to discuss election security

In this Sept. 20, 2018 photo, voting booths stand ready in downtown Minneapolis for the opening of early voting in Minnesota.

2020 Democrats talk health care, free college, impeachment

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks during a town hall with black lawmakers, Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Spartanburg, S.C.

US ending sanction waivers for Iran oil imports

In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, several Iranian flags can be seen.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., center, greets local residents during a meet and greet, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Klobuchar to participate in town hall in New Hampshire

Monday night, Minnesota senator and presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar will be part of a live town hall...

AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a news conference at the State Department in Washington, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced that the U.S. is pulling out of a treaty with Russia that's been a centerpiece of arms control since the Cold War.

Report: Trump called on spy chiefs for help as probe began

Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs Easter services at St. John's Episcopal Church, Sunday, April 21, 2019, in Washington.

Biden expected to launch presidential campaign next week

Minnesota Congressional delegation reacts to Mueller Report

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Elected officials react to release of redacted Mueller report

Attorney General William Barr speaks alongside Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, right, and acting Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Edward O�Callaghan, rear left, about the release of a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report during a news conference, Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the Department of Justice in Washington.

Prior to release of redacted Mueller report, Barr provided assessment of findings

Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war

Omar raises nearly $830,000 for re-election

The Minnesota Democrat drew many contributions from out of state and ended the quarter with more than $606,000 cash on hand ...

Officials consider new penalty for visa overstays

Top administration officials have been discussing ways to increase pressure on countries with high numbers of citizens who overstay short-term visas, as part of President Donald Trump's growing focus on immigration heading into his re-election campaign...

President Donald Trump walks towards the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Monday, April 15, 2019. Trump is heading to Minnesota for a tax day event. President Donald Trump walks towards the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Monday, April 15, 2019. Trump is heading to Minnesota for a tax day event.

Trump steps up attacks in advance of release of redacted Mueller report

As Washington counts down the final hours until publication of the redacted special counsel report — now expected Thursday — Donald Trump stepped up his attacks in an effort to undermine potential disclosures on Russia, his 2016 campaign and the aftermath ...

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