Politics

Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it "nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Rep. Kelly Morrison joined FOX 9 All Day to react to the news of Attorney General Pam Bondi's reported firing. Morrison says Bondi did a "poor job of representing the interests of the American people". Rep. Morrison also discusses Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and the potential of EPA Director Lee Zeldin taking over the role at the Justice Department.

Saying the departments are acting with “urgency and discipline,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke on behalf of HHS on Thursday, detailing how the department plans to work with the EPA to manage “plastics that have become embedded in modern life.” The new Systematic Targeting of Microplastic (STOP) will create a new $144 million national program aimed at reducing microplastic consumption.

The EPA and HHS says it has unveiled a “historic set of actions” to combat invasive microplastics in the U.S. – now labeling them “priority” contaminants in the nation’s drinking water framework.

As gas prices continue to rise throughout the U.S. following Trump’s attack on Iran, Minnesotans are beginning to feel the pinch on their wallets with an average around $3.50 a gallon – just as boating season is about to begin. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy to explain what could be ahead this summer.

President Trump addressed the nation in prime time, stating that U.S. airstrikes in Iran are expected to hit "extremely hard" for another two to three weeks. In his first national address since the war began, the President said the military is on track to complete its objectives.

Airport security wait times are slowly starting to drop as TSA workers are receiving backpay for working during the DHS shutdown. An agreement to fund the department still seems far off. FOX's Rich Edson has more.

Minnesota could be on the verge of a major energy shift as lawmakers debate the future of nuclear power in the state. Bills in both the House and Senate aim to pay for a study on nuclear energy, which is often the first step before making big policy changes. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.

After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately. FOX 9's Courtney Godfrey has the story.

Across the U.S. communities are grappling with growing concerns about data center projects. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Blake Nixon, president and CEO of Geronimo Power, who explains one unique approach being taken in southwest Minnesota to ease development anxieties.

The Supreme Court is taking up one of its biggest cases in years as it considers the future of birthright citizenship. Wednesday, the nine justices heard oral arguments challenging the long-standing legal doctrine that being born in the United States automatically makes someone an American citizen.