Democrat Ilhan Omar wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Ilhan Omar wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.

AP Race Call: Democrat Ilhan Omar wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Tuesday. Omar will get a third term representing the heavily Democratic 5th District, which includes Minneapolis and some suburbs. She's one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad" and a sharp critic of Israel's...

Lutherans in Walz's Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season

KENYON, Minnesota (AP) — Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored in the congregation his Norwegian ancestors helped found in 1857 among cornfields because it’s “very full of very supportive people.” An...

The Latest: Walz accepts the party’s nomination for vice president at DNC Day 3

Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and former President Bill Clinton headlined the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party’s choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and...

Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle

WASHINGTON (AP) — The "Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats this election cycle following an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending. The primary losses for Reps. Cori Bush in...