President Donald Trump’s federal transformation is all about it.
But he does it the way he traveled through Congress. But soon, Trump will pay for his immigration crackdown and need Congressional votes to extend a string of tax cuts.
Brian Bakst of MPR News Politics Editor talks with Republican lawmakers in the Northern Minnesota area about his role in playing in Washington.
Then, as tax filing season approaches a second busiest filing weekend, we check in with Minnesota’s top tax officer.
Plus, she has a candid conversation with Democrat Sen. Tina Smith about her decision not to run for reelection in 2026.
guest:
Senator Tina Smith
US Rep. Pete Stauber, MN-8
Paul Marquhart, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Revenue
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