Minnesota Legislator Keith Ellison Becomes First Muslim Elected to Congress
As the Democrats take control of the House for the first time in 12 years, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi is set to become the country's first female House speaker. Tuesday was a day of others firsts across the country. Among them, Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison was elected as the first Muslim to serve in Congress. He is also the first person of color from Minnesota to be elected Congress. Ellison joins us on the line from Minneapolis. [includes rush transcript]
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