President Donald Trump started his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient the U.S. government.
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President Donald Trump's national security adviser on Wednesday sidelined about 160 National Security Council aides, sending them home while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align it with Trump's agenda.
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Trump administration cancels travel for refugees already cleared to come to America
Refugees who had been approved to come to the United States before a deadline next week suspending America's refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration.
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Omar reintroduces Neighbors not Enemies Act as Trump ramps up deportation efforts
The Minnesota Democrat’s bill is unlikely to advance in the new Congress but her efforts were largely symbolic as deputy chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
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What you need to know about dispute over who will run the Minnesota House
Core question before the Minnesota Supreme Court: How many House members must be present for official action?
January 22, 2025
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Minnesota counties use federal benefits intended for foster children
Lawmakers and advocates want Minnesota to follow other states in preserving the money for young people. But a new report doesn’t offer a fast fix.
January 22, 2025
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Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said Wednesday that she is ''seriously considering'' a gubernatorial run in 2026 and will make a final decision in the coming weeks.
January 22, 2025
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Stauber’s Lake Winnibigoshish land exchange bill passes U.S. House
It’s the first bill from a member of Minnesota’s congressional delegation to pass the new Congress.
January 22, 2025
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Trump administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page and social media
Within hours of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the new administration took down the Spanish-language version of the official White House website.
January 22, 2025
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Afghans who fled Taliban rule urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension
Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power appealed Wednesday to U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying they risked their lives to support U.S. troops.
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St. Paul considers using fines to put teeth in some city laws
City officials and labor groups welcome charter amendment to allow for more fines, while some worry about unintended consequences and cost.
January 22, 2025
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Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy' on LGBTQ+ people and migrants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she made a direct appeal to him during a prayer service marking his inauguration to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrant workers who are in the United States illegally.
January 22, 2025
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Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law tells senators he was ‘abusive’ to second wife
A woman once married to the brother of the defense secretary nominee and Minnesota native submitted a sworn statement to the Senate in a late-hour complication to his confirmation. His lawyer denied her account.
January 22, 2025