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A Capitol jargon cheat sheet as Minnesota lawmakers approach crucial session deadline

A Capitol jargon cheat sheet as Minnesota lawmakers approach crucial session deadline

The 2025 Minnesota legislative session faces a cutoff point this week as lawmakers work toward their final day of May 19. Here are some terms that might help you navigate the Capitol push.
by Clay Masters

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Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it

Lawmakers are talking of clawing back their power to levy tariffs, but almost none seemed ready to turn their words into action. The Republican president is upending longstanding GOP principles like support for free trade.
by The Associated Press

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Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies in Minnesota and across U.S.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in ‘Hands Off!’ rallies in Minnesota and across U.S.

Thousands of demonstrators are rallying at sites across the U.S. against President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. More than 1,200 “Hands Off!” demonstrations were planned in all 50 states Saturday.
by Feven Gerezgiher, Cari Spencer and The Associated Press

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Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China

Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China

Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit. But now they are faced with losing the biggest export market for many of their crops after China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
by The Associated Press

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Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free

Trump closes loophole used by American shoppers to buy Chinese goods tariff-free

The so-called de minimis exemption allowed Chinese and Hong Kong retailers to ship millions of packages worth $800 or less directly to U.S. consumers. That loophole will close May 2.
by Brian Mann

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