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Conservative website‘s bid to access Sen. Mitchell body camera footage revived by appeals court

Conservative website‘s bid to access Sen. Mitchell body camera footage revived by appeals court

Alpha News sought to compel law enforcement to release certain video related to Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest in April 2024. An appeals court ruling has reopened the possibility of body and dash camera footage being released ahead of her trial.
by Clay Masters

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Sen. Champion steps down as ethics committee chair amid conflict-of-interest questions

Sen. Champion steps down as ethics committee chair amid conflict-of-interest questions

Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion will step down as head of the Subcommittee on Ethics as he faces questions about a possible conflict of interest related to his legal work and funding bills he has sponsored. 
by Dana Ferguson

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Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We’re exploring how

Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We’re exploring how

Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, The State of the First Amendment.
by Leila Fadel, Arezou Rezvani, Taylor Haney and Kyle Mackie

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A Capitol jargon cheat sheet as Minnesota lawmakers approach crucial session deadline

A Capitol jargon cheat sheet as Minnesota lawmakers approach crucial session deadline

The 2025 Minnesota legislative session faces a cutoff point this week as lawmakers work toward their final day of May 19. Here are some terms that might help you navigate the Capitol push.
by Clay Masters

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Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Lawmakers are talking of clawing back their power to levy tariffs, but almost none seemed ready to turn their words into action. The Republican president is upending longstanding GOP principles like support for free trade.
by The Associated Press

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How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far

How automakers are responding to the 25% car tariffs so far

It's only been a few days since President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on foreign cars took effect. But the import surcharge has led to some immediate changes, including layoffs and pauses in car shipments.
by Emma Bowman

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