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Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general

Senate votes to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general

Bondi was confirmed by a vote of 54 to 46, and will now take the reins at the Justice Department at a moment when it is facing questions about the risk of political influence at the department.
by Ayana Archie

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'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

'Thank you for your service': Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave

In a brief note posted on the international development agency's website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, “Thank you for your service.”
by Jenna McLaughlin, Shannon Bond and Fatma Tanis

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FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.
by Ryan Lucas

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A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
by Nicole Cohen, Jonaki Mehta, Elissa Nadworny and Cory Turner

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Alleged mistreatment of migrant workers nets felony charges for Minnesota farmer

Alleged mistreatment of migrant workers nets felony charges for Minnesota farmer

A central Minnesota dairy farmer is facing felony wage theft and racketeering charges over allegations that he underpaid and threatened his immigrant workers and subjected them to unsanitary living conditions.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

President Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House where Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and redeveloping the territory.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused customers to flee and the stock price of the Minneapolis-based retailer to plummet.

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Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Before barges start moving, crews head out to measure Lake Pepin ice

Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to take ice measurements. The information helps determine when towboats and barges can start the navigation season.
by Alex Haddon

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About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

About 10 people including the gunman have been killed at an adult education center in what Sweden’s prime minister called the country’s “worst mass shooting.” But a final death toll, a conclusive number of wounded and a motive hadn’t yet been determined hours later.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassment” has been reported.
by Nicole Ki

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