Dean Phillips on why he wanted an open Democratic primary
Former Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who launched a failed campaign for president earlier this year, talked about why he wanted an open Democratic primary after President Joe Biden stepped aside in the race. He spoke Thursday morning on FOX News. "This entire election, in my estimation, was sealed the day that Joe Biden was running for reelection. And the answer is absolutely we should've had a competition."
Dean Phillips drops presidential bid, will back Biden’s reelection
Saying that a viable alternative to stopping Donald Trump from becoming president again would not be him, former Congressman Dean Phillips says he will drop his presidential bid and back Democratic incumbent joe Biden.
Minnesota presidential primary: Results and updates
Voters in Minnesota and more than a dozen other states and one territory went to the polls on Tuesday to cast a ballot in presidential primaries for Super Tuesday. Here's what happened.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces campaign staff layoffs
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips announced Friday he is laying off a large portion of his campaign staff during his 2024 presidential run.
Rep. Dean Phillips won’t seek reelection to Congress
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced that he won’t be running for reelection to Congress in 2024.
Biden’s Minnesota trip serves as a show of political force against primary challenger Dean Phillips
President Joe Biden is headed to Minnesota to visit a family-run farm south of Minneapolis and hold a fundraiser featuring many of the state’s top Democrats, demonstrating political clout on the home turf of his new 2024 primary challenger, Rep. Dean Phillips.
Rep. Dean Phillips announces run for presidency
Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips announces his bid for presidency. Phillips will be challenging his fellow democrat President Biden, but most democrats are necessarily happy he is running.
Rep. Dean Phillips launches primary challenge against Biden, says Democrats need to focus on future
For months, Dean Phillips has been calling for a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden. He’s drawn no public interest from governors, lawmakers, and other would-be alternatives.
Rep. Dean Phillips steps down from leadership role
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips has announced his decision to step down from his Democratic leadership role.
Brooklyn Park development aims to help startups open, keep businesses open
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Dean Phillips celebrated a $1 million federal investment in the Brooklyn Park’s Small Business Development and Acceleration Center project.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips on lawmakers meeting with Ukrainian President
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a plea to U.S. lawmakers on a Zoom call Saturday. Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips was on that call and says we have a responsibility to support Ukraine.
Minnesota lawmakers push bill to add Vet Centers in Minnesota
State and federal lawmakers in Minnesota marked Veterans Day on Thursday by urging the passage of legislation to bring more Vet Centers to Minnesota.
Minnesota lawmakers push bill to add Veteran Centers in Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers are pushing a bill that will support facilities that help veterans with mental health struggles.
Lawmakers pledge support for Vet Centers in Minnesota
Lawmakers marked Veterans Day on Thursday by pushing for support of Vet Centers in Minnesota and elsewhere.
Rep. Dean Phillips' campaign office burglarized overnight
Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips posted to Twitter Sunday morning after one of his campaign offices was burglarized.
Rep. Phillips meets with Mike Pence on federal handling of coronavirus
As the U.S. reports its ninth death from COVID-19, lawmakers met with Vice President Mike Pence to discuss the federal response to the disease.
Brooklyn Park Mayor invited to historic State of the Union Address
The Mayor of Brooklyn Park, who is credited with helping create a path to citizenship for Liberians in the state, is the special guest of Rep. Dean Phillips for the State of the Union Tuesday night.
U.S. representatives call for public housing assessment following deadly high-rise fire
Four Minnesota U.S. representatives are calling for an assessment of national public housing following a deadly high-rise apartment fire in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Lawmaker tours Highway 12, discusses changes to make Minnesota's 'Corridor of Death' safer
Years and years of crashes along Highway 12 have earned it the nickname as the “Corridor of Death.”