Live updates: Judge voids DOJ’s Minnesota subpoenas; Vance optimistic on Iran talks

The Hill reports that a federal judge in Minnesota voided DOJ grand jury subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other state officials, with the judge citing political retaliation and unconstitutionality; the article also notes Vice President Vance's claim of progress in Iran negotiations after meetings in Switzerland. Reporting appears solid—The Hill is a major national outlet, the article is attributed to staff, and the story is corroborated across multiple outlets (Guardian, ABC News, Star Tribune) that confirm the judge's ruling and add detail that Judge Patrick Schiltz found the DOJ investigation 'politically motivated.' The independent search results align on core facts: the judge rejected subpoenas tied to Minnesota's response to federal immigration enforcement efforts, though The Hill's description is somewhat truncated in the metadata provided. Readers should monitor the DOJ's next steps—whether they appeal the ruling or modify their investigative approach—and the outcome of Vance's Iran talks, as both developments carry significant policy implications.