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President Trump told voters at the first Republican midterm convention in Dallas that they would receive a $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win, a proposal that would require congressional approval and could cost well over $1 trillion.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is proposing a 11.3% tax hike to fill a $60+ million gap in the city's budget. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

President Trump heads to Dallas to headline the first GOP midterm convention as Republicans look to boost candidates ahead of November. The gathering comes as the White House faces challenges involving Iran, higher oil and gas prices and an expanding trade war with Canada.

One Minnesota man spent decades trying to get the USPS to create a Star Trek stamp – and finally won. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the story.

Six decades ago today the Star Trek series launched on TV, eventually culminating in 13 movies and 13 TV series for fans that became known as “Trekkies.” FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the story of one Minnesota man who created his own special “enterprise” over the decades. 

A fight over who can vote by mail is heading to the nation's highest court — and Minnesota election officials are already fielding questions. FOX 9's Emily Pofahl reports on what Minnesota's top election official is saying about new federal restrictions on mail-in voting and the community pushback growing at the county level.

Iran officials say they struck an unmanned U.S. vessel trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz. American officials are dismissing the report, calling it "a total lie." It all comes just a day after the U.S. military struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to a missile attack on Navy warships.

On Friday, President Trump signed two executive orders that he called “historic” – both aimed at addressing high beef prices and supporting American ranchers – saying the move will make beef in America the “highest standard in the world” and “sold at the lowest prices anywhere.” He then took questions from select members of the press, ranging from the war with Iran and midterm elections.

The White House is pushing back on calling the conflict with Iran a war, even as attacks between the U.S. and Iran have increased this week. Vice President JD Vance also addressed rising gas prices, saying there is no timeline for when prices could return to $3 a gallon. FOX's Doug Luzader reports.

Vice President JD Vance holds the first White House press briefing in 42 days, touching on topics such as gas prices, the current war with Iran, data centers and the upcoming midterm elections.