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Trump’s DOJ accused of ‘extorting’ Minnesota for voter data: ‘It’s a shakedown’

AG Pam Bondi suggested Walz could ‘restore the rule of law’ by complying with a list of demands

The Independent UK

Critics slam Pam Bondi’s demand for Minnesota voter rolls amid ICE surge

Outrage mounts after US attorney general’s request as state reels from the weekend killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

The Guardian - US

Pam Bondi’s DOJ sues California, New York and 4 other states for refusing to hand over sensitive voter information

Six states said no to handing over private data - now they're being sued.

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Tough, whip-smart and selfless: Melissa Hortman, ‘singular force for democracy’, remembered

Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’

The Guardian - US

‘Our beloved Melissa’: grief over Minnesota killings – and relief at suspect’s capture

Residents call Melissa Hortman and husband Mark, gunned down in targeted killing, ‘amazing people’ with huge legacy

The Guardian - US

Minnesota's election safeguards stopped a voter fraud scheme in its tracks, secretary of state says

Two people have been charged with conspiracy to commit voter registration fraud in Minnesota

The Independent UK

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko sues WTA and its chairman for causing 'emotional distress'

Ukrainian tennis player Lesia Tsurenko has filed an amended lawsuit that accuses the WTA Tour and its chairman, Steve Simon, of a breach of contract, negligence and the “negligent infliction of emotional distress."

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Woman charged with voter fraud after forging her dead mother’s name on ballot for Trump

Election officials caught the fraudulent during a routine check, ensuring it did not count toward official election results

The Independent UK

Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes

The U.S. Postal Service says it has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes

The Independent UK

Minnesota Republicans Demand Voter Roll Cleanup Update

House Republicans in Minnesota request update on voter roll cleanup efforts after noncitizens were improperly registered to vote. Importance of maintaining...

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X’s AI chatbot spread voter misinformation – and election officials fought back

When the Grok tool gave false information, a collection of election officials sprang into action to tamp it down

The Guardian - US

Secretaries of state call on Musk to fix chatbot over election misinformation

X’s Grok AI chatbot falsely told users ‘ballot deadline has passed for several states’

The Guardian - US

Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks

A group of state election officials is urging the nation’s cybersecurity agency to revise a draft rule that would require election offices to disclose suspected cyberattacks to the federal government, casting the mandate as too burdensome on overworked local officials

The Independent UK

With a bit of Saudi topspin, tennis fans can overlook its brutal repression of women

The WTA finals host revealed its commitment to women’s rights by jailing a female activist

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WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 with record prize money

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that the season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 2024 to 2026. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and signifies the Gulf country's continued involvement in the sport of tennis.

The Guardian - US

Super Tuesday key takeaways: protest vote, low turnout and far-right machinations

Here’s what we learned as more than a dozen states cast ballots

The Hindu

Simon to relinquish role as WTA CEO, remain as executive chairman

WTA boss Steve Simon will relinquish his role as CEO but stay on as executive chairman, the governing body of women’s tennis said

The Independent UK

WTA announces major leadership change after player criticism

Steve Simon has vacated the CEO position

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The Independent UK

How the WTA Finals became the Fyre Festival of tennis tournaments

The chaos of the season-ending tournament in Cancun became an instant meme - but it raised serious questions about the future of the WTA

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How the WTA Finals became the Fyre Festival of tennis tournaments

The chaos of the season-ending tournament in Cancun became an instant meme - but it raised serious questions about the future of the WTA

The Independent UK

WTA responds to players’ criticism over ‘disrespectful’ organisation of WTA Finals

The WTA chief Steve Simon has responded to mounting criticism

The Hindu

Iga Swiatek says female tennis players are united as they seek improvements from the WTA

Iga Swiatek says she and other women’s tennis players are more united than in the past as they seek changes on the WTA Tour, including improvements to prioritize the athletes’ well-being.

The Guardian - US

Minnesota lawsuit seeks to bar Trump from ballot under 14th amendment

Petition argues that Trump’s activities to overturn 2020 election, including those on 6 January, amount to engaging in insurrection

The Independent UK

Minnesota seeks unifying symbol to replace state flag considered offensive to Native Americans

A state commission has begun designing a new state flag and seal for Minnesota

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Minnesota returns voting power to thousands. The question is whether they'll use it

A new law in Minnesota speeds up restoration of voting eligibility to the formerly incarcerated. Now advocates are fanning out to convince people to use those rights.

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