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September 15, 2026 2:58 PM

Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran.

by Eric McDaniel

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September 15, 2026 2:15 PM

Court of Appeals revives Scott Jensen’s free speech lawsuit against medical licensing board

In a win for Jensen, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the Republican candidate for state auditor’s lawsuit against the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice may continue.

by Ellie Roth

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September 15, 2026 12:45 PM

Report takes deep dive into the Walz administration fraud response

The report from Minnesota Star Tribune lays out missed warning signs of fraud problems across state agencies.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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September 15, 2026 12:33 PM

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI Director Kash Patel is defending the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification.

by The Associated Press

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September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge retires at the end of this month. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota State Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson about her career, cases and the role of the courts.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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September 14, 2026 7:52 PM

The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms

The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.

by Hansi Lo Wang

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September 14, 2026 6:32 AM

Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown

President Trump said the dire warnings about AI were exaggerated and that “negative forces” are making claims about things that won’t happen. This comes after leaders in the industry called for putting the brakes on AI development.

by Chandelis Duster

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September 14, 2026 4:00 AM

For those with minds made up, Minnesotans can start casting their midterm ballots Friday

Minnesota voters can start casting their ballots in the 2026 midterm election Friday. What do they need to know?

by Cait Kelley

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September 13, 2026 8:48 AM

GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany says he was returning from the La Crosse County Lincoln Day Dinner when the light aircraft lost power as it approached Wausau Downtown Airport.

by The Associated Press

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September 11, 2026 4:25 PM

Some Minnesota GOP lawmakers attend Republican midterm convention

All Things Considered host Clay Masters and the MPR News politics team break down a week in Minnesota politics with a recap of the Republican midterm convention.

by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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Politics and Election News

Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war

Court of Appeals revives Scott Jensen’s free speech lawsuit against medical licensing board

Report takes deep dive into the Walz administration fraud response

FBI chief Kash Patel defends loosening of employment standards on bestiality, prostitution

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms

Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown

For those with minds made up, Minnesotans can start casting their midterm ballots Friday

GOP congressman from Wisconsin swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake

Some Minnesota GOP lawmakers attend Republican midterm convention

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