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House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate

House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate

The White House is accusing Democrats who released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate of “cherry-picking photos" to create a false narrative about President Donald Trump. House Democrats on Friday released photos including some of Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew.
by The Associated Press

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The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data

The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data

The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.
by NPR Washington Desk

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Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image

Trump administration says sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image

The Trump administration is arguing that requiring real-time American Sign Language interpretation of events like White House press briefings “would severely intrude on the President’s prerogative to control the image he presents to the public.” This stance is part of a lawsuit filed by the National Association for the Deaf, which claims the lack of ASL interpretation denies deaf Americans access to important communications.
by The Associated Press

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Street reconstruction approved for George Floyd Square, after years of debate

Street reconstruction approved for George Floyd Square, after years of debate

Street reconstruction is slated to start at George Floyd Square next year, after years of debate over how best to memorialize the intersection where a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd in 2020.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Walz taps new official to head off fraud, takes other steps to address lapses

Walz taps new official to head off fraud, takes other steps to address lapses

With proven or alleged fraud shaking multiple Minnesota-managed programs, Gov. Tim Walz is appointing a new official in an effort to stop future abuses. Public frustration with fraud is a political liability for the two-term DFL governor.
by Peter Cox

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Trump’s EPA wants to narrow the scope of federal water protections. What does that mean in Minnesota?

Trump’s EPA wants to narrow the scope of federal water protections. What does that mean in Minnesota?

Environmental advocates say the proposal could lead to increased pollution and destruction of wetlands that provide valuable benefits, including flood protection and wildlife habitat.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Reminded of what we’ve lost’: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric

‘Reminded of what we’ve lost’: Hortman tribute will be reminder to deescalate Capitol rhetoric

A display outside the Minnesota House of Representatives and at the late House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman’s desk cropped up in the wake of her assassination. Legislative leaders have decided it should remain as a reminder of the impact of political violence.
by Dana Ferguson

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Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. 
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Trump calls affordability crisis a ‘hoax.’ The data tells a different story

Trump calls affordability crisis a ‘hoax.’ The data tells a different story

As Democrats campaigning on affordability pick up wins, Trump’s messaging about a strong economy is at odds with widespread voter sentiment that he’s not doing enough to tackle rising costs.
by Joe Hernandez

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Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but

Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but

Republican-led states have raced to redraw congressional lines to advantage their own party. But the effort has hit unexpected pushback in Indiana, and become a test of Trump's grip on his party.
by Sam Gringlas

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