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The latest budget forecasts show that Minnesota’s projected deficit is in better shape than anticipated previously, and Minnesota’s Republicans are never proposing tax cuts that would drive it back up. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has the details.

Ongoing attacks throughout the Middle East and Iran continue to add uncertainty to the world’s oil markets. FOX 9’s Rob Olson offers the latest predictions.

President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran Monday morning as strikes and retaliation continue in the region.

Minnesota Senate Republicans are introducing new bills to provide tax relief for workers, homeowners, and drivers across the state. Proposed changes include reducing property taxes, car tab fees, and taxes on tips and overtime.

The conflict in Iran is expanding on all fronts, while closer to home, drivers are filling up ahead of the expected gas price spike.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty is threatening to file a lawsuit as soon as Tuesday, as she accuses federal authorities of "obstructing" her office's investigation into the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Speaking on Monday, Trump noted initial estimates of four to five weeks for military operations, but said the forces are prepared to go as long as needed. Trump said leadership changes, originally projected to take weeks, were accomplished in about an hour, so they are ahead of schedule. 

President Trump said that U.S. forces are carrying out large-scale combat operations in Iran, targeting missile capabilities, naval forces, and nuclear infrastructure. Trump said the objective is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to eliminate what he called “intolerable threats” to the U.S. and its allies.

Cody Fohrenkam is set to be sentenced for the 2022 shooting death of 15-year-old Deshaun Hill Jr. Fohrenkam pleaded guilty in February, a day after his retrial in the case began after the Minnesota Court of Appeals threw out his murder conviction. 

Three U.S. warplanes in Kuwait have been shot down in a friendly fire incident. According to central command, Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot down the Air Force fighter jets. All six air crew members were able to eject safely and are reported to be in stable condition. 

There are now the first reports of U.S. casualties in the war with Iran. Attacks have continued overnight, even after Iran’s supreme leader was killed. Doug Luzader has more this morning, where Trump administration officials are planning to brief congressional leaders on Monday. 

Community members rallied at immigrant-owned restaurants on Central Avenue on Sunday in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge. The event was organized by the People’s Action Coalition Against Trump (PACAT). FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the story.