Supreme Court says Trump’s efforts to close the Education Department can continue
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Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?
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Nicole Mitchell burglary trial plows forward with opening statements, witnesses testimony
Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s burglary trial got into the heart of the case Tuesday with both the prosecution and defense offering…
Trump tells supporters not to ‘waste time’ on Epstein files. They’re not happy
President Trump in profile at MetLife Stadium on July 13 in East Rutherford, N.J. David Ramos | Getty Images President…
Inflation heats up in June as President Trump’s tariffs start to bite
Clothing prices jumped by 1 percent in June, contributing to a rise in inflation during the month. Imported clothing is…
Supreme Court allows Trump to lay off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go…
In shadow of lawmaker shootings, task force works to address safety outside state Capitol
The recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses have brought to the forefront the issue of safety at…
Talking with Kids About Politics: Parenting in Polarized Times
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Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed up to six employees of the agency’s research lab in Duluth on administrative…
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
The first presidential primary votes won't be cast for another two and a half years. And yet, over the span…