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Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together.The justices unanimously agreed with House Democratic leaders who argued that a quorum in the House was 68 members under the state constitution,

KFGO · 9h

10 Days In And Still No House Democrats Inside The Minnesota Chamber

ST. PAUL (KVRR) — It’s been 10 days since the legislative session began in Minnesota and still no Democrat House members have shown up at the Capitol. The house was set to be exactly equal, but a DFL win was thrown out over residency requirements, with a new election scheduled for March. Republicans have a one seat majority until then.

The New York Times · 10d

Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott

A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.

Texas House of Representatives, Democrats

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Texas House Democrats lose top committee posts but keep some power in a move that rankles far right

Although Democrats will be prohibited from chairing the main legislative committees, the chamber voted to expand the powers they can have as vice chairs.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 7d

Texas Democrats hope to benefit after boosting Dustin Burrows to House speaker

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

Here's why the Texas House cut tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party

The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.

Trump Leaves Democrats Dazed and on the Defensive

Locked out of power in Washington, the party is struggling to agree on a unified message of opposition. Some of its lawmakers ...

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The House's DOGE committee is likely to be a brawl

Rep. Melanie Stansbury, the top Democrat on the DOGE committee, says Republicans want to make the government a "personal ...

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Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway

House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from ...

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Nearly 150 congressional Democrats sign onto resolution condemning Paris withdrawal

A majority of the House Democratic caucus has signed onto a resolution opposing President Trump’s move to withdraw the U.S.

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Trump brings a jarring shift to the White House in first days back

From decorations to executive orders, the 47th president has taken an aggressive posture in attempting to remake government.

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WATCH: Jan. 6 police officers, House Democrats blast Trump’s pardons

Metropolitan police officer Daniel Hodges, who was crushed between doors as rioters grabbed his gas mask and tried to gouge his eyes, said he had been working 12-hour shifts since last week to protect ...

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Watch live: House Democratic Caucus holds press conference

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (Calif.) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (Calif.) are holding a press conference on ...

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