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Federal Immigration Agencies to Reduce Presence in Minnesota Following Fatal Shooting, Protests
Tom Homan admits mistakes as ICE and CBP develop plan to reduce the number of agents following Minneapolis protests
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Federal Shutdown Looming as Senate Debates Separating Homeland Security Funding
Democrats pledge to stop Homeland Security spending following fatal Minneapolis shooting
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Winter Storm Knocks Out Power to 700,000 and Grounds Thousands of Flights
President approves disaster aid for 12 states as extreme cold and snow disrupt the power grid and travel
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Minnesota Businesses Shut Down to Protest Federal Immigration Operations
Religious leaders arrested at airport and federal prosecutors resign amid "Operation Metro Surge" tensions
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Trump Acts to Limit Corporate Purchases of Single-Family Homes
Executive order limits federal support for corporate home purchases while prioritizing individual buyers
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IRS to Begin Processing 2025 Tax Returns on Jan. 26
IRS adjusts standard deduction amounts and tax brackets for upcoming filing season
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Trump Announces 10% Tariff on European Nations to Force Greenland Sale
Import taxes on eight nations are scheduled to jump to 25% in June if no deal is reached
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California Governor Proposes $349 Billion State Budget Driven by AI Industry Growth
The 2026-2027 plan aims to address a multibillion-dollar shortfall while reducing spending on housing and climate programs
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Trump Administration Establishes New Department of Justice Division to Combat National Fraud
New DOJ division to lead nationwide effort as federal investigators focus on Minnesota programs
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Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations
Administration exits WHO and Paris Climate Agreement while rejecting Global Tax Deal
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Trump Orders Defense Contractors to Focus on Production Over Stock Buybacks
New policy ties leadership bonuses to delivery deadlines and restores 'Department of War' as official alternative name
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U.S. to Take Millions of Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Following Leadership Change
Global oil prices drop following announcement of major oil transfer from Venezuelan ports
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President Trump Reaffirms Goal to Acquire Greenland, Citing National Security
Danish and Greenlandic leaders reject the proposal as international allies voice support for Denmark's borders
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HHS Suspends Nationwide Child Care Funding Following Fraud Allegations
New federal rules require states to prove child care centers are operating before they can receive money
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Drug Companies Agree to Match Lowest International Prices for U.S. Patients
Agreement includes a $150 billion plan to build U.S. factories and big discounts for long-term health conditions
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President Signs Order to Expand Medical Marijuana and CBD Research
Directive moves to reclassify marijuana to make medical studies easier