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Minnesota Senator’s Guilty Verdict Shakes Capitol: Will Democrats Lose Their Grip? DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — On July 18, 2025, a Minnesota courtroom delivered a stunning verdict that reverberated through the state’s political landscape: Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell was found guilty of felony burglary and possession of burglary tools for breaking into her stepmother’s home. The trial, which unfolded in the small town of Detroit Lakes, has sparked intense debate about ethics, accountability, and the fragile balance of power in the Minnesota Senate, where Democrats hold a razor-thin one-seat majority. As The New York Times reported, the conviction could tip the scales, threatening the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party’s control as calls for Mitchell’s resignation or expulsion grow louder. The case, rooted in a deeply personal family dispute, has gripped Minnesota and beyond, raising questions about politics and morality. “This isn’t just about a break-in—it’s about tru...

  Fury Erupts in Epping: Locals Protest Asylum Seekers at Bell Hotel as Tensions Reach Boiling Point In the quiet town of Epping, Essex, the Bell Hotel has transformed from a quaint local landmark into the epicenter of a national storm. On a crisp evening, hundreds of furious locals gathered outside the Bell Hotel Epping, their voices rising in a chorus of protest against the housing of asylum seekers within its walls. Chants of "Close it down!" and "Protect our community!" reverberated through the streets, punctuated by placards reading "No more hotels for migrants" and "Britain first." The air buzzed with tension, as a visible police presence—officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder—served as a stark reminder of the potential for unrest. This Epping protest is more than a local grievance; it’s a flashpoint in a broader crisis over Britain's asylum seekers, pushing the United Kingdom to what feels like a boiling point. Background: The UK's...