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Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House’s ‘invasion’ claim
Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration’s use of a wartime deportation authority.
Why UnitedHealth’s terrible year is dragging down the Dow
The health care giant’s shares are down more than 50 percent in the last month. That’s hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.
Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban
A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant. Her family says it should have the option to stop the life-support devices but that they've been told state law removes that choice.
2 officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power
Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue that President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.
Minnesotans brace for the worst as they check on their homes in the path of the wildfires
Residents of northeastern Minnesota were able to check on what is left of their homes and properties on Friday. Federal officials say the rebuilding process will be long, but they are ready to help.
Budget pact will be put to test as Minnesota lawmakers fill in details, bring plan up for votes
An agreement that sets parameters for a new two-year budget will allow for final negotiations and votes in the Legislature. It probably will require a special session to complete.
Falcon Heights to charge $25 for State Fair parking
The program will use the parking fee app ParkMobile and charge a flat fee of $25 for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. in newly created parking zones in neighborhoods east of Snelling Avenue.