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Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at the White House July 4 picnic

President Donald Trump has signed his signature bill of tax and spending cuts at the White House Fourth of July picnic. He's taking a victory lap after muscling his main legislative priority through the Republican-controlled Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population

The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Lawsuit challenges new Minnesota law requiring prescription drugs for county jail inmates

Lawsuit challenges new Minnesota law requiring prescription drugs for county jail inmates

The law’s opponents say the law requires health care providers to give inmates medicine even if they think it could worsen their health. Supporters say it's needed to ensure inmates are provided with the medicine they need.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota counties worry about cost shifts from Trump's big bill

Minnesota counties worry about cost shifts from Trump's big bill

Minnesota is one of 10 states where counties administer Medicaid and SNAP benefits. St. Louis County estimates it will have to pay an additional $16.4 million to be able to continue providing benefits to residents.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

Just two weeks ago, the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. On Thursday, the justices said they'll review lower court rulings in favor of transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia. The case will be argued in the fall.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin governor signs budget in early morning to secure Medicaid funds

Wisconsin governor signs budget in early morning to secure Medicaid funds

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a new two-year budget in the early morning hours Thursday in a race against Congress to ensure the state gets a federal Medicaid match that it would lose under President Trump's tax and spending cuts package.
by The Associated Press

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