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Minneapolis event aims to build multiracial democracy between politicians, community
"Bridging the Gap" was put on Sunday by the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative and We Choose Us.
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"Bridging the Gap" was put on Sunday by the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative and We Choose Us.
Perhaps the biggest election surprise in Minnesota was the win by Democrats of both houses of the legislature. Esme Murphy takes a look at the rare “trifecta,” and what it means for issues like legalized marijuana and the budget surplus.
Gov. Tim Walz on the campaign trail reminded voters he wanted to use the surplus for Walz checks, giving up to $1,000 to most individuals and $2,000 dollars to couples, but not all Democrats are on board.
The projected win in Nevada means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
As the midterm elections come to a close, leaving Democrats in Minnesota with more legislative power than they've had in the last decade, top DFL-ers signal that legislation on abortion rights will be one of their priorities in the upcoming session.
For the first time in a decade, the DFL will have control of both the House and the Senate.
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's victory Saturday evening clinched Senate control for the Democrats four days after Election Day.
Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection, defeating Trump-backed GOP challenger Blake Masters, CBS News projects.
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
On the issue of student debt relief, millions of Americans are stuck in financial limbo today after a federal judge struck down the President's forgiveness program.
After Tuesday's election, where the issue was before voters in some states, 21 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Some of those projected to win their races and become first-time House members are striking a conciliatory tone and pledging to work across party lines.
A senior adviser told CBS News that, in Trump's mind, it would look weak if he didn't launch his campaign.
In the midterm elections, evangelical Christians across the nation reconfirmed their allegiance to conservative candidates and causes.
Georgia, a red state, now has the second-highest number of Muslim state legislators in the country.
