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November 22, 2024 2:10 PM

Republican who lost Minnesota House race sues claiming DFL winner lives outside district

The Roseville-area court challenge is the latest legal action Republicans are using to try and break the tie in the Minnesota House next year and muster up a majority in one chamber.

by Clay Masters

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November 22, 2024 8:39 AM

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who took aim at crypto industry, to step down in January

Gensler said he would step down on Jan. 20, when Donald Trump will inaugurated as the next president. Gensler took big enforcement actions against the crypto industry.

by Maria Aspan

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November 22, 2024 8:03 AM

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

The U.S. House passed legislation that would give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism. It is a proposal that has alarmed civil liberties groups about how a second Trump presidency could use it to punish political opponents.

by The Associated Press

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November 22, 2024 7:23 AM

Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general

After former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration, President-elect Donald Trump named Pam Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida, as his next pick for U.S. attorney general.

by NPR Washington Desk

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November 22, 2024 5:47 AM

Here’s how Trump and the GOP may try to weaken Obamacare

Republican control of the White House and Congress sets the stage for potentially seismic changes including curtailing Medicaid, weakening patient protections, and increasing premium costs for millions.

by Stephanie Armour, Sam Whitehead and Julie Rovner

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November 22, 2024 5:38 AM

President-elect set to shape ’Trump judiciary’ for next generation

Legal experts predict President-elect Donald Trump will move quickly next year to cement and extend his legacy in appointing federal judges.

by Carrie Johnson

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November 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Minnesota leads nation in voter turnout, but Wisconsin results loom

The state canvassing board met in St. Paul Thursday to certify the results of the 2024 election. Wisconsin will certify its results on Friday.

by Clay Masters

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November 22, 2024 4:00 AM

How a Northfield farmer picks which of his turkeys to have pardoned at White House

The competition to meet the president started months ago when John Zimmerman, his son and neighbors began examining 44 turkeys from his flock for the Thanksgiving honor.

by Todd Melby

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November 21, 2024 6:24 PM

Wabasha County board tries to dock prosecutor’s pay over plea bargains

The Wabasha County Board says County Attorney Matt Stinson isn’t doing his job. And if the law would let them cut his salary, they would.

by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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November 21, 2024 5:32 PM

Tabke wins Shakopee-area legislative race after recount, House control still unknown

The results are unofficial because four ballots are still in dispute. Tabke’s margin of victory widened by one vote from an earlier count.

by Dana Ferguson

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Politics and Government News

Republican who lost Minnesota House race sues claiming DFL winner lives outside district

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who took aim at crypto industry, to step down in January

House passes bill that would allow Treasury to target nonprofits it deems to support terrorism

Trump names former Florida AG Pam Bondi as his new pick for U.S. attorney general

Here’s how Trump and the GOP may try to weaken Obamacare

President-elect set to shape ’Trump judiciary’ for next generation

Minnesota leads nation in voter turnout, but Wisconsin results loom

How a Northfield farmer picks which of his turkeys to have pardoned at White House

Wabasha County board tries to dock prosecutor’s pay over plea bargains

Tabke wins Shakopee-area legislative race after recount, House control still unknown

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