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January 10, 2025 7:26 AM

Trump is sentenced in hush money case — but gets no penalty or fine

President-elect Donald Trump received an unconditional discharge for his criminal conviction, meaning he will get a criminal record but no other penalties.

by Ximena Bustillo

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January 10, 2025 6:31 AM

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2025 7:45 PM

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

A sharply divided Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2025 4:00 AM

U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

The New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will both observe Thursday's national day of mourning in a Wall Street tradition dating back to 1865.

by Maria Aspan

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January 9, 2025 4:00 AM

Jimmy Carter remembered by colleagues, family and friends as a devoted public servant

President Biden delivered a eulogy to former President Jimmy Carter at the National Cathedral service, noting the 39th president's faith and dedication to service.

by Elena Moore

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January 9, 2025 4:00 AM

What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau

"We're in a unique situation in Canadian politics," Shachi Kurl, president of the Angus Reid Institute, tells NPR. Voters need to replace a lame-duck leader — and cope with threats from Trump.

by Bill Chappell

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January 9, 2025 4:00 AM

Unfinished Democratic priorities dim along with the party’s hold on power in St. Paul

A range of DFL proposals moving forward at the Capitol last year are likely frozen in place as Democrats have lost full control of the Legislature when they start back up next week.

by Clay Masters

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January 8, 2025 1:30 PM

Nicole Mitchell’s attorneys push back on effort to bar ‘senator’ mentions at burglary trial

Ahead of a Minnesota lawmaker’s trial on burglary charges, attorneys are going back and forth over whether she can be called “senator” in front of jurors.

by MPR News Staff

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January 7, 2025 5:25 PM

In last address, St. Cloud’s long-serving mayor hails community support

Dave Kleis served nearly 20 years and oversaw major changes in the city, including new growth and changing demographics. He will step down next week when Mayor-elect Jake Anderson is sworn in.

by Kirsti Marohn

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January 7, 2025 5:00 PM

Takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

In a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trump would not rule out using military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, citing national security interests.

by The Associated Press

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Politics and Government News

Trump is sentenced in hush money case — but gets no penalty or fine

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay sentencing in his New York hush money case

U.S. stock markets close to honor former President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter remembered by colleagues, family and friends as a devoted public servant

What's next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau

Unfinished Democratic priorities dim along with the party’s hold on power in St. Paul

Nicole Mitchell’s attorneys push back on effort to bar ‘senator’ mentions at burglary trial

In last address, St. Cloud’s long-serving mayor hails community support

Takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

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