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FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

FBI Director Wray to resign at end of Biden administration

FBI Director Christopher Wray on Wednesday announced he would resign from the bureau at the end of the Biden administration next month, with more than two years remaining on his term in office.
by Carrie Johnson and Ryan Lucas

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DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

DFL, Republican senators weigh in on state budget forecast

The state’s latest economic forecast, revealed Dec. 4, predicts less revenue than expected and higher-than-expected costs for some government programs. MPR News host Emily Bright spoke with state Sens. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, and Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, about their thoughts on the budget forecast and what it means for the 2025 Legislative Session.
by Emily Bright and Matthew Alvarez

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Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Mayor Jacob Frey vetoes 2025 budget approved by Minneapolis City Council

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Wednesday afternoon that he is vetoing the 2025 budget approved by the city council late Tuesday night. The budget had passed with enough votes to override a veto.
by Cari Spencer

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‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ are words that will ring through Minnesota Capitol in 2025

As clouds form in Minnesota’s budget outlook, state lawmakers in both parties say they’ll work to squeeze out savings from programs missing the mark. But how much of a dent would that make?
by Clay Masters

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As session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpoint

As session nears, status of a Minnesota lawmaker facing criminal charges remains a flashpoint

Sen. Nicole Mitchell has upcoming court hearings in a burglary charge ahead of a trial that would start soon after 2025 Legislature gavels in. She’s resisting calls to step down, and a departure would leave the Senate knotted up.
by Dana Ferguson

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DA suggests judge could permanently halt Trump’s hush money case while upholding his conviction

DA suggests judge could permanently halt Trump’s hush money case while upholding his conviction

Prosecutors are urging a judge not to throw out President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money criminal conviction but suggesting a willingness to end the case in a way that would preserve the verdict while avoiding a protracted legal fight. 
by The Associated Press

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