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Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Why Congress is fighting over a central tool of American surveillance

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is responsible for a huge share of intel collected by the U.S. Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates are worried it enables warrantless spying on U.S. citizens.
by Eric McDaniel

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Special elections on April 14: Vacancies and ballot questions

Special elections on April 14: Vacancies and ballot questions

There are a number of elections happening across the state on Tuesday as voters fill a vacancy on the Columbia Heights school board and voters decide on city, school district and county referendums.
by MPR News Staff

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How federal efforts to oversee elections may weaken trust in voting

How federal efforts to oversee elections may weaken trust in voting

The SAVE Act would require voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to assert more control over federal elections.
by Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail

U.S. military to block ships from Iran’s ports after peace talks fail

The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations.
by NPR Staff

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How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

How a $75 billion windfall from Congress has insulated ICE

Last year, Congress approved $75 billion for immigration enforcement. That money has allowed ICE to operate nearly unfettered during a record-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
by Sam Gringlas

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In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation

In heavily partisan Minnesota Legislature, some issues nudged along by cross-party cooperation

Because of the Legislature’s tight party divide, lawmakers are finding it in their benefit to team up on bills with members of the other party. A number of bills, including several dealing with new technology, have found bipartisan sponsorship this session.
by Peter Cox

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State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

State audit raises significant concerns about DNR’s new app for hunting and fishing licenses

A state audit outlined several concerns about the rollout of a new app that could simplify the process of buying a hunting, fishing or boating license. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says they are working on the issues and plan to release the app this spring.
by Noah Bloch

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