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June 3, 2025 7:19 PM

Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting

President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.

by David Folkenflik and Deirdre Walsh

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June 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Minnesota legislators prepare for special session

If legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz had their way, all 201 lawmakers would be headed back to the Capitol for a special session as soon as Wednesday. The governor has not yet made that report-for-duty call.

by Nina Moini and Peter Cox

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June 3, 2025 8:19 AM

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska’s vast pipeline system and build a massive natural gas project, a top administration official said Monday.

by The Associated Press

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June 3, 2025 7:59 AM

The fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP’s megabill

The House version of the tax bill would revoke credits for EVs starting at the end of this year. If the plan survives, it would dramatically shape automaker investments and EV sales.

by Camila Domonoske

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June 2, 2025 7:13 PM

Homeland Security pulls down list of ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties after backlash

The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.

by Ximena Bustillo

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June 2, 2025 7:11 PM

Trump’s budget calls for a 15 percent funding cut to the Education Department

New details of the administration’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.

by Cory Turner

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June 2, 2025 4:52 PM

Former DOGE engineer on his experience working for the cost-cutting unit

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sahil Lavingia, who worked for the Department of Government Efficiency as a software engineer assigned to the Department of Veterans Affairs, about his experience.

by Lauren Hodges, Patrick Jarenwattananon and Juana Summers

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June 2, 2025 1:35 PM

Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

A special session could happen as soon as Wednesday to finish approval of a new, two-year budget. One must be adopted by July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown.

by Clay Masters and Peter Cox

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June 2, 2025 9:17 AM

Trump promised peace in Ukraine within a day. Here’s what actually happened

Russia has proposed another attempt at peace negotiations with Ukraine on Monday in Istanbul, but both sides remain firmly entrenched in positions likely to prolong the war.

by Scott Neuman

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June 2, 2025 8:59 AM

Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency

Foreign nationals with $5 million to spare will be able to register for a “gold card” visa that would give them the right to live and work in the U.S. But details about the program remain unclear.

by Tovia Smith

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Politics and Government News

Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting

Minnesota legislators prepare for special session

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

The fate of the EV tax credits depends on the GOP’s megabill

Homeland Security pulls down list of ‘sanctuary’ cities and counties after backlash

Trump’s budget calls for a 15 percent funding cut to the Education Department

Former DOGE engineer on his experience working for the cost-cutting unit

Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles

Trump promised peace in Ukraine within a day. Here’s what actually happened

Trump’s $5 million Gold Card offers the rich a fast lane to residency

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