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Putin remains defiant as ever 2 years into Russia's war in Ukraine
The Russian leader had a busy week, one that saw him exude confidence about Russia's military and economic resilience as Ukraine has increasingly struggled on the battlefield.
N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment
New York Attorney General Letitia James has built a reputation targeting powerful national figures. Critics say her lawsuits are politically motivated, but she keeps winning in court.
Former Gov. Carlson: DFL spending is ‘inviting catastrophe’
Ahead of Wednesday’s state budget forecast, former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson is urging the Walz administration to reign in spending and focus on long-term fiscal planning.
Magician says political consultant hired him to create AI robocall ahead of New Hampshire primary
A New Orleans magician said Friday that a Democratic consultant who worked for Dean Phillips’ presidential campaign hired him to create the audio for what authorities have said may be the first known attempt to use artificial intelligence to interfere with a U.S. election.
Proposed ‘Kids Code’ bill aims to prevent predatory data collection
A bill that aims to make the internet safer for kids got a hearing Wednesday in the legislature. The Minnesota Kids Code (HF 2257/SF 2810) was up for discussion last year and is now getting a second pass after being amended.
Politics Friday: A new majority leader in the Senate and a Republican vying for Klobuchar’s seat
MPR news host Brian Bakst talks with Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and we’ll meet a Republican who could take on a three-term Democratic U.S. Senator this November.
Minnesota lawmakers consider firearm reporting, storage requirements after Burnsville shooting
Lawmakers in both parties said they would consider changes that could deter incidents similar to Sunday’s fatal Burnsville standoff. But the path forward for the bills remains uncertain.