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Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits Democratic governor's race over campaign finance problems

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez quits Democratic governor's race over campaign finance problems

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez has abandoned her Democratic primary campaign for governor, citing financial concerns. Rodriguez said Friday the campaign financial issues would be a distraction were she to continue running in the Midwestern battleground state.
by The Associated Press

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In heated Minnesota Senate primary, barrage of political ads is omen of more to come this fall

In heated Minnesota Senate primary, barrage of political ads is omen of more to come this fall

In a closely contested battle for DFLers in the U.S. Senate primary, candidates and their backers are spending big on advertising. They’re bringing their case to every available screen they can find.
by Peter Cox

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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months. An Associated Press analysis shows Trump is taking longer to approve major disaster declarations than any other president since 1989.
by The Associated Press

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After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House

After 6 years, Trump brings his election obsession to primetime at the White House

President Donald Trump is making a primetime address to the nation that's expected to include discussion of election issues. The Republican president has long insisted he won the 2020 election, even though the very people he appointed to oversee it said the count was accurate and he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press

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The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds

The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds

An ACLU report looks at the widespread use of force in immigration enforcement in the first year of President Trump's return to office. Recent fatal shootings in Texas and Maine have brought renewed scrutiny to the agency's tactics.
by Meg Anderson

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Minnesota Haitians worry about what comes next as TPS protections come to an end

Minnesota Haitians worry about what comes next as TPS protections come to an end

The Supreme Court’s June 25 ruling does not end TPS as a program, but it allows the administration to continue moving forward with ending protections for Haitians and Syrians while legal challenges continue.
by Sarah Thamer

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Blanche defends handling of Epstein files as he aims to solidify GOP support at confirmation hearing

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Justice Department’s handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. He told his confirmation hearing that though “mistakes were made,” the disclosure of the documents was an exercise in unprecedented transparency.
by The Associated Press

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President Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race ahead of Aug. 11 GOP primary

President Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race ahead of Aug. 11 GOP primary

President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in Minnesota's race for governor. Lindell has been a steadfast supporter of Trump and joined the president in denying that Trump lost the 2020 election.
by Dana Ferguson

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