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Trump heads to a deep-red part of swing-state Wisconsin to talk about the economy
Former President Donald Trump is heading to Mosinee, Wisc. for a rally that’s intended to focus heavily on the economy, marking his first trip to the mostly rural central part of the key battleground state. 
How Harris will distinguish her foreign policy from Biden — and Trump
By necessity, Vice President Harris has worked in lockstep with President Biden on his foreign policy. What she would do in the White House if she wins on Nov. 5 will be in focus in Tuesday's debate.
Politics Friday: Minnesota’s Senate race is a study in contrast
From their personal style to their policy positions, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican challenger Royce White have little in common. Coming up Friday at noon, listen to conversations with the two U.S. Senate candidates looking to represent Minnesota in Washington D.C.
Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup
National Public Radio identified two Trump staffers involved in an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery including a deputy campaign manager, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's messaging and his campaign.
Federal program that could help thousands of undocumented Minnesotans now on hold 
Keeping Families Together can help certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens apply for green cards and eventually citizenship without leaving the country.
Biden says rural electrification and internet improvements underscore ‘American comeback’
President Joe Biden traveled to rural southwest Wisconsin on Thursday to champion new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet, proclaiming that “all these investments mean family farms can stay in the family.”
Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday in a surprise move that spares President Joe Biden and his family another likely embarrassing and painful criminal trial of the president’s son.
Courtroom clash in Trump’s election interference case as the judge ponders the path ahead
In the first court hearing in nearly a year, a lawyer for Donald Trump clashed on Thursday with the judge in the federal election interference prosecution of the former president after suggesting the government was rushing forward with an “illegitimate” indictment at the height of the White House campaign.
Trump lawyers, special counsel fight over election interference case in court
In a hearing marked by moments of tension and humor, Trump and Justice Department lawyers clashed over how the federal election interference case against the former president should proceed.