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Legislators will take up Secretary of State postcards, outreach at upcoming meeting

A spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office said Friday the agency sailed through a recent audit of federal funds with a perfect score and some high praise. However, the state Legislative Audit Division will conduct its own review of more recent spending of Help America Vote Act dollars,

'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway

'Strait of Trump': US president says Iran must open key waterway

US President Donald Trump on Friday insisted Iran must open up the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to make a peace deal -- and dubbed the crucial waterway the "Strait of Trump." Trump, who has renamed several buildings in Washington after himself during his second term, said his

US hopes for Iran meetings 'this week': envoy Witkoff

US hopes for Iran meetings 'this week': envoy Witkoff

US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Friday he believes Iran will hold talks with Washington "this week," as President Donald Trump reiterated his claims that Tehran wants to make a deal. "We think there will be meetings this week, we're certainly hopeful for it,"

Senators raise concerns about Montana nominee to federal bench, lack of experience

In the confirmation hearing for Katie Lane to become a federal district court judge in Montana, Democratic Senators focused more on what she either didn’t say or wouldn’t say. They noted that she had never been the lead attorney during a trial — a district court judge presides over

Groups ask trade court to pause Trump's new tariffs amid legal fight

(The Center Square) – Several groups joined together to ask a Manhattan trade court to pause President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs as states and small businesses move ahead with legal challenges. A coalition of advocacy groups is urging the U.S. Court of International Trade to halt

Fraud Task Force: Minnesota SNAP reciepts not available

(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance held the first meeting of the White House Fraud Task Force on Friday. Leaders in the task force highlighted goals and expressed frustration over not receiving receipts on Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. The task force included various cabinet secretaries

Anderson Cooper Details His Dyslexia Diagnosis as He Blasts ‘Cruel’ Trump

CNN’s Anderson Cooper slammed Donald Trump on Thursday (March 26) after the president mocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) by poking fun at his dyslexia diagnosis. At a cabinet meeting on Thursday, Trump referred to dyslexia as a “mental disability” and called Newsom a “very stupid person” who should