The Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court defeated a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday, touting her victory as a win against powerful interests and cementing a liberal majority for at least three more years.
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States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding
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DFL-backed bill takes a harder line on Minnesota’s data center boom
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Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
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A Senate vote to reverse Trump's tariffs on Canada tests Republican support
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Minnesota Senate passes resolution condemning Trump’s pardon of Jan. 6 rioters
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Minnesota Supreme Court passes on policy change to prevent ICE arrests at courthouses
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State Republicans want to nix funds for train between Duluth and Twin Cities
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Minnesota House leaders propose about $3.7 billion in spending cuts
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