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A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration’s spending freeze

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration’s spending freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending “fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government.” The order marks a victory for Democratic attorneys general from 22 states — including Minnesota — and the District of Columbia, who filed suit against the Trump administration.
by Elena Moore

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Edwards and McDaniels each score 29 points as Wolves send Hornets to eighth straight loss

Edwards and McDaniels each score 29 points as Wolves send Hornets to eighth straight loss

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels scored 29 points apiece and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 125-110 on Wednesday night. Julius Randle finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Timberwolves, who won their third straight.
by The Associated Press

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Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with ‘ghost employees’?

Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with ‘ghost employees’?

When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.
by Bobby Allyn

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What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’

President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked “nobody has ever heard of.” Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.
by Kate Bartlett

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Sun Country flight from Twin Cities to Mexico diverted due to threatening handwritten note

Sun Country flight from Twin Cities to Mexico diverted due to threatening handwritten note

A Sun Country Airlines flight from the Twin Cities to Mazatlán, Mexico, was diverted to El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon “out of an abundance of caution in response to a security concern.”
by MPR News Staff

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Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
by Cory Turner

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