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March 19, 2025 11:50 AM

Rural voices, farmers push for government accountability in town halls

Tariffs, federal cuts and Medicaid were just some of the concerns rural residents and farmers voiced during a town hall meeting in Sleepy Eye Tuesday night. The event was one of the first organized by the Minnesota Farmers Union in response to the recent cuts in federal programs. More meetings will be held around the state in the coming weeks.

by Hannah Yang

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March 19, 2025 11:23 AM

Family of U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic believes she drowned

Sudiksha Konanki remains missing after she disappeared during a spring break trip with friends.

by Alana Wise

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March 19, 2025 9:58 AM

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for about an hour with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

by Nick Spicer and Eleanor Beardsley

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March 19, 2025 9:30 AM

Vice President Vance has a new gig: fundraising for the Republican National Committee

Vance will be the first sitting vice president to serve as party finance chairman, according to the RNC. The move places a top Trump ally within the party's campaign wing ahead of the 2026 midterms.

by Elena Moore

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March 19, 2025 9:27 AM

4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump’s efforts to use it

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members, provoking a legal fight. Here’s what to know about the controversial law, which was last used during World War II.

by Rachel Treisman

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March 19, 2025 9:15 AM

Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

Israel launched deadly strikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas to agree to a new ceasefire. Hamas isn’t budging, and more than half of recently freed hostages oppose the renewed war. Why is Israel doing it?

by Daniel Estrin

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March 19, 2025 9:12 AM

2 NASA astronauts return to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space Station more than nine months, despite launching into space in June for what was expected to be an eight-day mission.

by Joe Hernandez

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March 19, 2025 7:42 AM

Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says

A French politician suggested the two countries no longer share the values that inspired the gift more than a century ago. The White House sharply rejected his request, which he described as symbolic.

by Rachel Treisman

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March 19, 2025 7:40 AM

Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge, as lawsuits pile up

To date, 127 legal cases have been filed against the Trump administration’s actions since President Trump took office. The cases challenge an enormous range of subjects.

by Nina Totenberg

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March 19, 2025 5:30 AM

Trump’s handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter

The F-35 was meant as a one-size-fits-all fighter that could be used across NATO. But strained U.S.-Europe relations are giving some member countries second thoughts about the U.S.-built plane.

by Scott Neuman

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Rural voices, farmers push for government accountability in town halls

Family of U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic believes she drowned

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin

Vice President Vance has a new gig: fundraising for the Republican National Committee

4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump’s efforts to use it

Why did Israel resume the war in Gaza?

2 NASA astronauts return to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space

Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says

Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge, as lawsuits pile up

Trump’s handling of Ukraine and tariffs has NATO rethinking the U.S.-made F-35 fighter

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