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Hunter Woodall was a Washington-based reporter for the Star Tribune.


Dean Phillips embraces Hubert Humphrey's memory in presidential run

Humphrey's son and grandson weigh in on Phillips bringing up the late vice president on the campaign trail.


Rep. Angie Craig breaks with most House Democrats in voting to censure Tlaib

Craig also broke with most in her party last week to support a GOP bill that tied Israel aid to IRS funding cuts.


Dean Phillips' improbable presidential campaign faces reality of New Hampshire political traditions

The Minnesota congressman has just months to build goodwill in the state, where he does not have strong relationships and is likely to find many Democrats wary of his Biden challenge.


Dean Phillips' improbable presidential campaign faces reality of New Hampshire political traditions


Phillips launches longshot Democratic bid for presidency

There's worry among Democrats that Phillips' run will hurt Biden's re-election chances.


Phillips to announce campaign against Biden on Friday

Rep. Dean Phillips is set to challenge President Joe Biden in the Democratic presidential primary election.


Behind the rise and fall of Tom Emmer's campaign to become House speaker

Emmer's bid for the speakership fell apart after former President Donald Trump and his allies publicly undermined him.


Rep. Tom Emmer drops out of House speaker race amid chaos

The Minnesota Republican became the third candidate to win the GOP nomination only to end their bid in failure.


Where Emmer's GOP colleagues stand on his bid for speaker

The U.S. House majority whip is among the GOP candidates trying to become the next speaker.


Emmer starts making calls about running for speaker, source confirms

Republicans are looking to hold another election for speaker after GOP nominee Jim Jordan failed to win the speakership in three rounds of floor votes.