Springsteen launches U.S. tour in Minneapolis as a response to political climate.

Bruce Springsteen is launching a U.S. tour starting in Minneapolis, framing it as a response to what he calls a dangerous political climate. He plans to play protest songs like "Streets of Minneapolis" and "The Ghost of Tom Joad," emphasizing how the E Street Band unites fans during a critical time for democracy. Springsteen, a longtime critic of former President Trump, asserts his readiness for backlash and indifference to criticism.