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Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights

Homeland Security ends collective bargaining agreement with TSA staffers, an attack on worker rights

A union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.”
by The Associated Press

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Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday

Trump is set to speak to crypto founders and investors at the White House on Friday

President Trump signed an order late Thursday creating a cryptocurrency strategic reserve using bitcoin seized through court proceedings, directing officials to find “budget-neutral” ways to grow it.
by Deepa Shivaram

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A downbeat Minnesota budget forecast initiates lawmaker blame game

A downbeat Minnesota budget forecast initiates lawmaker blame game

Minnesota lawmakers received an economic budget forecast that shows less wiggle room as they write a new budget and an even larger looming deficit in the future. Gov. Tim Walz and DFL leaders blamed President Donald Trump while Republican leaders said Democrats need to look in the mirror.
by Clay Masters

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New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

New fines and awareness help reduce litter on Minnesota lakes, but advocates want more action

Lake advocates say a recent state law is helping curb the problem of trash left on Minnesota’s frozen lakes. But they're hoping for more action, including passage of a bill requiring state agencies establish a statewide “Keep It Clean” program and provide funding for local cleanup efforts.
by Kirsti Marohn

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The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

The EU backs a big defense package as Zelenskyy confirms talks with the U.S. next week

European Union leaders have approved a major spending package on defense, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — a non-EU leader invited to the summit — received a warm welcome.
by Teri Schultz

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‘Peoples’ livelihoods are on the line’ due to tariffs, Thunder Bay business leader says

‘Peoples’ livelihoods are on the line’ due to tariffs, Thunder Bay business leader says

Thunder Bay, Ontario, sits about 40 miles north of the eastern Minnesota border, and businesses there are grappling with how to respond to the tariffs and brace for the economic fallout.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook

Politics Friday: Moves in Washington hover over state budget outlook

MPR News senior politics editor Brian Bakst talked to Sen. Mark Johnson about the state’s budget situation. Plus, a conversation with the dean of Minnesota’s congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

'Hamilton' cancels planned Kennedy Center performances

The hit musical joins a number of other productions and acts that have pulled out of appearances at the Kennedy Center since President Trump took over the storied venue last month.
by Andrew Limbong

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Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the U.S. for the 'foreseeable future'

Trudeau expects a trade war between Canada and the U.S. for the 'foreseeable future'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
by The Associated Press

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Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Trump changes course and delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada

President Donald Trump on Thursday postponed 25 percent tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some imports from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a broader trade war.
by The Associated Press

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