MN bill to protect against AI generated porn
FOX 9's Amy Hockert sat down with DFL Sen. Erin Maye Quade to talk about a bill that was introduced to help protect Minnesotans from AI generated porn.
FOX 9's Amy Hockert sat down with DFL Sen. Erin Maye Quade to talk about a bill that was introduced to help protect Minnesotans from AI generated porn.
Advocates on freezing fund impacts on victim's services
Victim advocates and lawmakers spoke out on Monday on the impact of a federal freezing fund on services that go to help the victims of violent crime.
Victim advocates and lawmakers spoke out on Monday on the impact of a federal freezing fund on services that go to help the victims of violent crime.
MN lawmakers want to add Prince, Dylan tunes as official state songs
A group of Minnesota senators want to add two songs by two of the state's most iconic artists as official state songs.
A group of Minnesota senators want to add two songs by two of the state's most iconic artists as official state songs.
Met Council may transition Northstar Commuter Rail service to bus service
The Metropolitan Council is going to explore if the Northstar Commuter Rail service should be transitioned to a bus service.
The Metropolitan Council is going to explore if the Northstar Commuter Rail service should be transitioned to a bus service.
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DFL lawmaker on deepfake pornography bill [RAW]
Sen. Erin Maye Quade (DFL-Apple Valley) spoke on her anti-nudification legislation. The goal of the bill is to protect Minnesotans from non-consensual, AI-generated pornographic images.
Sen. Erin Maye Quade (DFL-Apple Valley) spoke on her anti-nudification legislation. The goal of the bill is to protect Minnesotans from non-consensual, AI-generated pornographic images.
Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
Elon Musk email to federal employees met with resistance
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
AP sues Trump officials over ‘Gulf of America’ name dispute
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
The Associated Press filed a lawsuit against three members of the Trump administration on Friday, arguing that the White House’s denial of access for AP reporters is a violation of free speech.
Judge extends temporary block to NIH research funding cuts
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
A federal judge is continuing to block the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding.
DFL lawmakers, students say Minnesotans at risk if Trump shutters CFPB
DFL lawmakers are warning Minnesotans about the potential risks they’d face if the Trump administration folds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
DFL lawmakers are warning Minnesotans about the potential risks they’d face if the Trump administration folds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
MN lawmakers warn against dismantling CFPB
Minnesota lawmakers are saying that the possibly dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could affect Minnesotans negatively. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are saying that the possibly dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could affect Minnesotans negatively. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Transgender athletes in girls' sports ban passes MN House committee
The “Preserving Girls' Sports Act" would require that “only female students may participate in an elementary or secondary school level athletic team or sport that an educational institution has restricted to women and girls."
The “Preserving Girls' Sports Act" would require that “only female students may participate in an elementary or secondary school level athletic team or sport that an educational institution has restricted to women and girls."