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States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding
Attorneys general and other officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $11 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs.
Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights
Wisconsin Supreme Court winner Susan Crawford has served as a Dane County Circuit Court judge since 2018. Crawford won election that year and again in 2022 to the seat. The county is home to Wisconsin’s liberal capital, Madison. 
President Trump has unveiled sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” on goods from the world over, plus a 10 percent baseline tariff on U.S. imports from all countries, as he seeks to reshape decades of U.S. trade policy despite warnings of higher costs for American businesses and consumers.
States say Trump’s continued freeze on much-needed FEMA aid violates a judge’s order
Twenty-two states say the Trump administration is illegally freezing money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The administration says the funding is just being “reviewed” and isn’t frozen.
Wolves weather 61-point night by Nuggets' Jokic in 140-139 win in 2 OTs
Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.
Proposed cut in local aid to prevent aquatic invasive species sparks fears of more infested lakes
For the past decade, Minnesota has distributed about $10 million a year to counties for aquatic invasive species prevention. Gov. Tim Walz’s proposed budget reduced that amount by 50 percent. Some lake advocates worry cutting the funding could potentially lead to more infested waters.
Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority
Susan Crawford, a Dane County judge who led legal fights to protect union power and abortion rights and to oppose voter ID, defeated Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a race that broke records for spending.