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April 6, 2023 5:43 PM

Report on Justice Thomas' trips renews calls for a Supreme Court code of ethics

A ProPublica investigation found the justice accepted luxury trips from a major GOP donor. The story is renewing the Democrat push for a code of ethics for justices of the Supreme Court.

by Ximena Bustillo

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April 6, 2023 2:53 PM

What to know as the Tennessee House votes on expelling 3 Democrats

Republicans say the trio's protest over gun laws amounted to an insurrection. Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson face a disciplinary measure used only twice since the 1800s.

by Bill Chappell

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April 6, 2023 11:38 AM

Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow.

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April 6, 2023 4:00 AM

The price of a ballot signature is way up, and experts worry it's encouraging fraud

A scandal affecting Michigan Republicans last year highlighted instances of suspected fraud in the signature-gathering process. Some states are now looking to crack down on bad actors.

by Ashley Lopez

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April 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

High school students pressed lawmakers for years to act, detailing the practical indignities of dealing with periods at school. With a bill poised to pass the Legislature this year, the teens say they’ve learned lessons on power, persistence and making change.

by Sam Stroozas

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April 5, 2023 3:52 PM

Indigenous farmers, farmers of color want a better deal from new farm bill

The door to successful farming in Minnesota is very, very difficult to pry open for immigrants, Native Americans and Minnesotans of color. They want that door to be easier to open.

by Tim Nelson

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April 5, 2023 12:57 PM

Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Donald Trump another $120,000 in legal fees

A federal judge ruled in favor of the former president on Tuesday, ordering adult film star Stormy Daniels to pay another $121,972 in legal fees for a failed defamation suit.

by Emily Olson

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April 5, 2023 4:00 AM

Donald Trump lashes out, resorting to old tactics after arraignment hearing

Donald Trump ripped from a well-worn page in his playbook Tuesday night — lashing out with a speech that was at times full of lies and conspiracies. And that's really no surprise.

by Domenico Montanaro

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April 4, 2023 10:32 PM

For the first time in 15 years, liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court could soon vote to legalize abortion and end gerrymandering now that Janet Protasiewicz, backed by Democrats, has defeated GOP-backed Dan Kelly for a seat on the bench.

by Shawn Johnson

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April 4, 2023 3:57 PM

At 'freedom rally' conservative groups push back on DFL priorities

Dozens of Minnesotans gathered in the Capitol rotunda to call for tax cuts and a move away from policies that they view as too liberal.

by Dana Ferguson

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Politics and Election News

Report on Justice Thomas' trips renews calls for a Supreme Court code of ethics

What to know as the Tennessee House votes on expelling 3 Democrats

Clarence Thomas and the billionaire

The price of a ballot signature is way up, and experts worry it's encouraging fraud

Minnesota may soon OK free menstrual products in schools. These teens led the way

Indigenous farmers, farmers of color want a better deal from new farm bill

Judge orders Stormy Daniels to pay Donald Trump another $120,000 in legal fees

Donald Trump lashes out, resorting to old tactics after arraignment hearing

For the first time in 15 years, liberals win control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court

At 'freedom rally' conservative groups push back on DFL priorities

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