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Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is losing the confidence of some Democratic officials, who are concerned about the direction of the party's political machine barely a year into his term. Major donors aren’t giving.

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Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, including the chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Cargill.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

Minnesota lawmakers have approved legislation creating a new Office of Inspector General to strengthen oversight of public program spending. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall joined Minnesota Now to discuss the office’s potential impact and the challenges ahead.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from lawmakers over the Iran war. The House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending are holding back-to-back hearings Tuesday to review the Trump administration’s next military budget proposal.
by The Associated Press

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Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats

Republican state officials are confusing voters and creating logistical headaches for local election officials across the South by redistricting U.S. House seats as primary season is underway. It’s the latest fallout from an intensely partisan gerrymandering battle kicked off by President Donald Trump last year to protect the GOP’s slim House majority.
by The Associated Press

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In Minnesota Legislature’s final week, questions remain on school safety, fraud prevention

In Minnesota Legislature’s final week, questions remain on school safety, fraud prevention

With just days left in the legislative session, some lawmaker priorities this session have made progress while others are struggling to get traction.
by Peter Cox, Dana Ferguson and Cait Kelley

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