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Federal agencies plan for mass layoffs as Trump's workforce cuts continue

Federal agencies plan for mass layoffs as Trump's workforce cuts continue

Thursday's deadline for federal agencies to submit plans for large-scale layoffs kicks off a new phase in the dramatic restructuring of how the government operates. Here's what that looks like.
by Stephen Fowler

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Walz hits road to rip Trump policies as he works to keep his own national profile up

Walz hits road to rip Trump policies as he works to keep his own national profile up

Gov. Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, held forums in Iowa and Nebraska. He is using them to dissect Trump administration actions and perhaps boost his own standing in the soul-searching Democratic Party.
by Clay Masters

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DOGE lease cancellations: These government offices could be closed in Minnesota

DOGE lease cancellations: These government offices could be closed in Minnesota

The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices and buildings in the coming months — including a dozen in Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

Trump takes birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court

The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.
by Nina Totenberg

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Proposals to cut down on bad driving cross political lanes in Minnesota session

Proposals to cut down on bad driving cross political lanes in Minnesota session

A variety of bills that aim to make Minnesota’s roads less treacherous are rolling their way through the legislative process. It could wind up as one area of bipartisan consensus in a session where that is a paramount.
by Peter Cox

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Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats to join him.
by Deirdre Walsh, Claudia Grisales and Elena Moore

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Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

Politics Friday: Minnesota’s paid leave law remains a flashpoint as launch nears

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two Minnesota lawmakers about the state’s new paid leave program — scheduled to start in January of next year — and the legislation that could possibly delay or change eligibility.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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