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DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

DOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship

Denaturalization is a tactic heavily used during the McCarthy era and one that was expanded during the Obama administration and grew further during President Trump’s first term. It’s a tool usually used in only the most serious and rare of cases: dealing with Nazis or war criminals.
by Jaclyn Diaz and Juliana Kim

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Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason

Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after the pandemic's disruption is a key reason.
by Meg Anderson

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Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

Hoffman and family say they suffered ‘emotional trauma’ after shooting and are recovering

In a statement released Sunday, the Hoffmans say they are in stable condition, but “face a long road ahead” as they continue to recover from “physical injuries and emotional trauma.”
by Todd Melby and MPR News Staff

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After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees

The city is looking to recover staff time for providing police officers and setting up barriers at festivals, parades and other events. The action was spurred in part by an unpaid bill for security and other services St. Cloud provided for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally last summer.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data

Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
by Rebecca Hersher

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