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January 4, 2024 3:27 PM

Foreign governments paid millions to Trump's companies while he was president

A report by House Democrats documents $7.8 million in payments from at least 20 foreign governments to Trump's businesses during his presidential term.

by Eric McDaniel

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January 4, 2024 4:29 AM

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on the economy

GOP presidential hopefuls know that the economy is an important issue — if not the top issue — for voters. That means it's a big talker on the campaign trail and a focus area for winning votes.

by Asma Khalid and Jeongyoon Han

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January 4, 2024 4:00 AM

The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

Three years after supporters of Donald Trump violently stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the future of the criminal cases against the rioters may hinge on the presidential election.

by Tom Dreisbach and Noah Caldwell

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January 3, 2024 7:25 PM

Trump appeals ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court

Former President Donald Trump has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a landmark decision by Colorado's top court that ruled him ineligible from appearing on that state's primary ballot.

by Benjamin Swasey

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January 3, 2024 4:41 PM

The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here's why

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to determine whether former President Donald Trump can keep running for the White House. Trump on Wednesday appealed a ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court that he’s ineligible for the presidency because he violated a rarely used constitutional prohibition on those who hold office having “engaged in insurrection.”

by The Associated Press

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January 3, 2024 3:32 PM

Here’s where Minnesota’s legal cannabis journey will go next in 2024

Minnesota will move paces forward in its legal marijuana journey in 2024, but broadly available cannabis is further down the line.

by Brian Bakst

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January 3, 2024 1:49 PM

State tax cutting trend faces headwinds from declining revenues and tighter budgets

Every state except Alaska and Nevada has enacted either permanent cuts, temporary suspensions or one-time rebates on their income, sales, property or gas taxes.

by The Associated Press

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January 3, 2024 12:36 PM

Judge declines to halt Nenookaasi closure

A judge has turned down an effort to stop the closure of a large encampment in Minneapolis, which appears on schedule to take place Thursday.

by Melissa Olson

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January 3, 2024 11:39 AM

Bomb threats lead to brief lockdowns and the evacuation of multiple state capitols

The warnings came after a spate of false reports of shootings at the homes of public officials in recent days.

by The Associated Press

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January 3, 2024 9:45 AM

All 4 Republicans in Minnesota’s congressional delegation back Trump’s latest White House bid

Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation say they support former President Donald Trump in his comeback campaign. Rep. Tom Emmer, Minnesota highest-ranking Republican official, said it’s time for Republicans to unite behind Trump.

by Mark Zdechlik

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Politics and Government News

Foreign governments paid millions to Trump's companies while he was president

Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on the economy

The Trump campaign embraces Jan. 6 rioters with money and pardon promises

Trump appeals ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is expected to determine whether Trump can keep running for president. Here's why

Here’s where Minnesota’s legal cannabis journey will go next in 2024

State tax cutting trend faces headwinds from declining revenues and tighter budgets

Judge declines to halt Nenookaasi closure

Bomb threats lead to brief lockdowns and the evacuation of multiple state capitols

All 4 Republicans in Minnesota’s congressional delegation back Trump’s latest White House bid

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