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U.S. sues Minnesota over law that helps students without legal status get in-state tuition
The U.S. government is suing Minnesota over a state law extending eligibility for in-state tuition to people without legal immigration status. The lawsuit argues the Minnesota Dream Act which was passed more than a decade ago, discriminates against citizens from other states.
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa elects new chair
Carlos A. Hernandez won in a close race, according to special election results shared by the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.  
Trump holds a press conference at the NATO summit
The news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. ET at the conclusion of the summit in the Netherlands as the world watches to see whether a ceasefire between Israel and Iran will endure.
Six things to know about Iran’s supreme leader
NPR’s Steve Inskeep profiles Iran’s supreme leader, who is deciding on his next steps after a ceasefire with Israel.
Zohran Mamdani declares victory in NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes
Zohran Mamdani has declared victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary after Andrew Cuomo conceded the race in a stunning upset. The race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count.
Trump to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting 58 million acres of forest land
Speaking in New Mexico, President Donald Trump's Secretary of Agriculture announced her intention to roll back a landmark 2001 conservation rule passed in the late hour of the Clinton administration.