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Senate vote on nullifying tariffs on Canada demonstrates opposition to Trump's trade policy
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday that would nullify U.S. tariffs on Canada, just as President Donald Trump is engaged in trade talks in Asia as well as an increasingly bitter trade spat with U.S.'s northern neighbor that is one of its largest economic partners.
Free food boxes help federal workers at MSP weather the shutdown
Minnesota organizations are distributing weekly food boxes at MSP Airport to help federal workers facing missed paychecks amid the government shutdown.
Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent responds to teacher strike vote
Pay disparity for adult educators are among the main issues in dispute during the last seven months of contract negotiations. To get the school district’s perspective, Minneapolis Public Schools superintendent Lisa Sayles-Adams joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday.
Tribal and Native urban communities prepare to lose SNAP benefits
Tribal nations and urban Native American communities in Minnesota are preparing to help support fellow community members who may see their SNAP benefits held up as the federal government shutdown continues.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed scheduling abortions on Monday after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October.
The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation.