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Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

The White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. It's a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
by The Associated Press

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Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

The Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online, is heading to President Donald Trump's signature after its bipartisan passage in congress.
by The Associated Press

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Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Todd Rapp, DFL analyst and longtime MPR News commentator, joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse the politics and predict what could be in store for Minnesota next year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she is joining a crowded race for the open U.S. Senate seat. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to discuss the news and the state of the race.
by Nina Moini and Dana Ferguson

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Republican Keri Heintzeman wins special election to fill a Minnesota Senate vacancy in District 6

Republican Keri Heintzeman wins special election to fill a Minnesota Senate vacancy in District 6

Republican Keri Heintzeman won a special election in a north-central Minnesota Senate. She’ll replace former Sen. Justin Eichorn after his arrest and a federal charge over attempted solicitation of a minor.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

Trump threatens to strip sanctuary cities of federal funds. Minneapolis mayor responds

President Donald Trump’s attorney general and Homeland Security secretary are tasked with compiling a list of sanctuary states, cities and jurisdictions for punishment — and Minneapolis could be among them. Mayor Jacob Frey joined Morning Edition to explain his stance as the leader of a sanctuary city and how he’ll respond.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump

Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump

Melania Trump has voiced support for the bill, which is in line with her “BE BEST” initiative. It is dedicated to child welfare and was started during President Trump’s first term.
by Ayana Archie

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Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

President Trump will sign an executive order on the shift on Tuesday as the White House marks his 100 days in office. It’s the latest shift in Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs.
by Danielle Kurtzleben and Tamara Keith

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