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US cybersecurity agency's future role in elections remains murky under the Trump administration

Jan. 30, 2025 12:25 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency has played a critical role in helping states shore up the defenses of their voting systems, but its election mission appears uncertain amid sustained criticism from Republicans and key figures in the Trump administration. ...

Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House

Jan. 24, 2025 19:15 PM EST

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans in the state House of Representatives but left it up to lawmakers to figure out a way to work together. The justices unanimously agreed with House Democratic leaders...

Minnesota Supreme Court considers whether it should intervene in partisan legislative power struggle

Jan. 23, 2025 17:20 PM EST

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over who should control the state House of Representatives. Democratic representatives have stayed away from the state...