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GOP bill labeling Trump opposition a ‘derangement syndrome’ causes Minnesota Capitol stir

GOP bill labeling Trump opposition a ‘derangement syndrome’ causes Minnesota Capitol stir

The proposal, which one Republican described as a “tongue-in-cheek” measure designed to make a point about criticism of President Donald Trump, was derided by Democrats as trivializing mental health and minimizing legitimate concerns.
by Peter Cox

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After drop-ins to a pair of GOP-led states, Walz returns to a rearranged Minnesota Capitol

After drop-ins to a pair of GOP-led states, Walz returns to a rearranged Minnesota Capitol

Gov. Tim Walz mingled with Democrats in Iowa and Nebraska for what were billed as town halls focused on Trump administration policies. But Walz and Minnesota lawmakers have their work cut out for them in a reconfigured Legislature.
by Clay Masters

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Town halls aim to air farmers, rural residents concerns 

Town halls aim to air farmers, rural residents concerns 

The Minnesota Farmers Union will hold town hall meetings around the state in coming weeks to gather reaction to tariffs, health care concerns and other issues.
by Hannah Yang

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'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks

'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networks

Federal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks.
by David Folkenflik

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They look like Nazi salutes. Here’s why some people think they’re a joke

They look like Nazi salutes. Here’s why some people think they’re a joke

Multiple people have given stiff-arm salutes after Elon Musk did it twice on Inauguration Day. Many claim it was a joke but extremism experts worry the once-taboo salute is getting normalized.
by Lisa Hagen

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With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

With Trump’s zigzag actions on trade, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb

On the U.S. trade front, March came in like a lion and won’t be going out like a lamb. President Donald Trump has set in motion a tariff spree that expands or changes by the hour.
by The Associated Press

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