Republicans rejected Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker on a first ballot Tuesday, as an unexpectedly numerous 20 holdouts denied the hard-charging ally of Donald Trump the GOP majority needed to seize the gavel.
Shari L. Gross, Star Tribune
Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette addressed the Minneapolis City Council after being nominated by Mayor Jacob Frey to become the city’s second community safety commissioner
Following a public hearing, council members grilled Barnette before voting to approve his nomination. Full confirmation requires another vote on Thursday.
04:07The justice spoke at Northrop Auditorium on Monday and was greeted by an estimated 200 protesters, who oppose her position on the court as well as decisions she's participated in.
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