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Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and MPR News.

Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say

In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.

Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran.

Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Democrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as cases affecting congressional redistricting, union rights and other hot button issues also await.

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

President Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race.

Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US

Relatives of slain terror leader Qasem Soleimani were living in the U.S. with green cards and arrested shortly after DHS exposed major national security vetting failures.

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island.

Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat

Clay Fuller says Georgia's special election runoff is crucial as the GOP fights to protect its slim House majority against Democrat Shawn Harris.

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Minnesota lawmakers have no beefs with meat raffles

At the Capitol, there is rare, bipartisan support for a bill to update the state’s charitable gambling law and allow higher ticket prices and prize values for meat raffles, a local bar life tradition that’s part neighborhood social, grocery store run and fundraiser.

AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins

Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC backed by tech executives, announced $1.5 million in spending to support three GOP candidates in key midterm primaries.

Mobile homes parks bill draws residents, resistance

Mobile home park residents say out-of-state park owners are pricing them out of their homes. A bill in front of the Minnesota Legislature aims to keep manufactured housing affordable, but park owners say the approach has problems.

Brainerd allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Last year, Brainerd City Council rejected a request to allow the Bridges on 7th warming shelter to operate through the summer, sparking a community debate. The shelter’s operators have worked to address concerns that it was attracting people from other communities.

Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction

The Justice Department had asked the Supreme Court to allow it to proceed with dismissing the contempt case against Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor and longtime ally.

Half of those arrested by federal agents in Minnesota this winter have already been deported

The federal government moved at a rapid pace to deport nearly 1,700 people picked up during a surge of immigration enforcement in Minnesota this winter, according to data analyzed by APM Reports and MPR News.

Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered a war crime, experts say

In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.

Risky rescue of US crew downed in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft and subterfuge, Trump says

The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran.

Democrats hope to increase liberal control of battleground Wisconsin's Supreme Court

Democrats are hoping to increase liberal control of the state Supreme Court in battleground Wisconsin in an election that has focused largely on abortion rights as cases affecting congressional redistricting, union rights and other hot button issues also await.

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

President Donald Trump is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a wide-open race.

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Major national security vulnerability exposed as DHS reveals how relatives of terror architect allowed into US

Relatives of slain terror leader Qasem Soleimani were living in the U.S. with green cards and arrested shortly after DHS exposed major national security vetting failures.

DeSantis signs Florida law to label groups as terrorists and expel student supporters

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

Supreme Court clears the way for Bannon contempt case to be dismissed

Bannon spent four months in prison after defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack.

2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce island's 'economic bombing' under energy blockade

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit to the island.

Trump-backed candidate aims to pad GOP's fragile House majority battle in showdown for MTG's seat

Clay Fuller says Georgia's special election runoff is crucial as the GOP fights to protect its slim House majority against Democrat Shawn Harris.

Minnesota lawmakers have no beefs with meat raffles

At the Capitol, there is rare, bipartisan support for a bill to update the state’s charitable gambling law and allow higher ticket prices and prize values for meat raffles, a local bar life tradition that’s part neighborhood social, grocery store run and fundraiser.

AI-backed super PAC expands into multiple GOP primaries after claiming early wins

Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC backed by tech executives, announced $1.5 million in spending to support three GOP candidates in key midterm primaries.

Mobile homes parks bill draws residents, resistance

Mobile home park residents say out-of-state park owners are pricing them out of their homes. A bill in front of the Minnesota Legislature aims to keep manufactured housing affordable, but park owners say the approach has problems.

Brainerd allows homeless shelter to operate year round

Last year, Brainerd City Council rejected a request to allow the Bridges on 7th warming shelter to operate through the summer, sparking a community debate. The shelter’s operators have worked to address concerns that it was attracting people from other communities.

Supreme Court clears path for DOJ to erase Steve Bannon's Jan 6 conviction

The Justice Department had asked the Supreme Court to allow it to proceed with dismissing the contempt case against Steve Bannon, a former Trump advisor and longtime ally.