Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster, prepares a Republican bid for US Senate in Minnesota
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Key Points:
- Michele Tafoya, a longtime sportscaster and conservative commentator, has officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota as a Republican candidate, entering a highly competitive race following Senator Tina Smith’s retirement announcement.
- Tafoya’s candidacy adds prominence to the GOP field amid ongoing political shifts in Minnesota, where Senator Amy Klobuchar is also considering a gubernatorial run, potentially reshaping the state’s political dynamics.
- Minnesota has become a focal point for the federal immigration crackdown, with the Trump administration deploying immigration agents to the state, sparking protests and heightened tensions between local Democratic leaders and federal authorities.
- The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials for possible obstruction of federal immigration enforcement, following incidents including the
