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Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol

Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol

Some Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the measure, which would have restricted bathroom access. Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Montana's first openly transgender legislator, won a second term last month.
by Rachel Treisman

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Pete Hegseth’s mother says The New York Times made ‘threats’ by asking her to comment on a story

Pete Hegseth’s mother says The New York Times made ‘threats’ by asking her to comment on a story

A basic tenet of journalism — calling someone for comment on a story — was seen as a threat by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s mother. 
by The Associated Press

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Inside RFK Jr.'s nonprofit's legal battles over vaccines and public health

Inside RFK Jr.'s nonprofit's legal battles over vaccines and public health

The nonprofit Children's Health Defense that Kennedy led has filed nearly 30 federal and state lawsuits since 2020, many challenging vaccines and public health mandates.
by Shannon Bond

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Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

Minnesota budget update shows $1.1B less than prior forecast

The economic report released Wednesday morning by state budget officials projects a downturn, with only a $616 million cushion expected by the end of the next budget period. The new data will guide lawmakers when budget deliberations begin in January. 
by Clay Masters and Brian Bakst

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Senate Democrats stick with Schumer as leader

Senate Democrats stick with Schumer as leader

Chuck Schumer faced no opposition in the party leadership elections, in which Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin was also re-elected to the No. 2 spot and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the new No. 3.
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

St. Cloud appoints first Somali American to city council

On a unanimous vote, the city council appointed Hudda Ibrahim to fill a vacancy on the seven-member board. She replaces Jake Anderson, who was elected St. Cloud mayor last month.
by Kirsti Marohn

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