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Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies

Through ICE arrests, criminal investigations, firings and executive orders, the president has launched a sweeping campaign of retribution. One judge called his actions “a shocking abuse of power.”
by Tom Dreisbach

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New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.
by Andrea Hsu

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Carney wins Canadian election, while Conservative leader loses his seat in Parliament

Carney wins Canadian election, while Conservative leader loses his seat in Parliament

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projects that populist Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre will lose his seat in Parliament. That’s as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election.
by The Associated Press

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Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

Disability-rights arguments grow heated at Supreme Court, though sweeping ruling appears unlikely

A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side’s position being a potential “five-alarm fire.”
by The Associated Press

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DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

DFL Rep. Angie Craig announces bid for open U.S. Senate seat

Rep. Angie Craig, a 2nd Congressional District Democrat, launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. She’s among a few prominent DFL candidates hoping to succeed Sen. Tina Smith after next year.
by Dana Ferguson, Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

Minnesota State Capitol will honor tribal nations with a Tribal Flag Plaza 

The Capitol Mall is undergoing changes over the next decade to become more welcoming to Minnesota’s diverse populations. The Tribal Flag Plaza is currently being constructed to represent the 11 federally recognized tribes in Minnesota. 
by Chandra Colvin

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