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Trump puts Republicans in a tough spot on gun rights

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By Stef W. Kight Verified, Kate Santaliz Verified
| Axios Verified
Republican lawmakers are caught between the powerful gun lobby and top Trump officials over the deadly shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti. Why it matters: The GOP has a long, mutually beneficial history with influential Second Amendment rights groups. The tragedy in Minneapolis is complicating their political messaging. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) was asked Tuesday about Trump's latest comments on Pretti carrying a gun. "One. It's a constitutional right. Two.
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The dam is breaking on Republicans questioning Trump's DHS

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By Stef W. Kight Verified, Kate Santaliz Verified
| Axios Verified
Photo: Al Drago/Getty Images After lockstep unity on immigration for the first year of Trump 2.0, a growing number of Republican lawmakers are calling for investigations and testimony from top Trump officials after the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti. Why it matters: The dam is breaking, with Republicans more directly questioning the administration — including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — for its handling of the tragedy in Minnesota.
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Why Republicans are excited about Michele Tafoya in Minnesota Senate race

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By Stef W. Kight Verified
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) scored big today as former sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya launched her Senate bid in Minnesota. Why it matters: The race is rated "likely Democrat" by Cook Political Report. But Senate GOP leaders like their chances with a star recruit like Tafoya, Minnesota's ongoing fraud scandal and a messy Democratic primary. "Indiana University won its first national championship [in football] in school history.
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