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White House dismisses authors of major climate report

White House dismisses authors of major climate report

The Trump administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Minnesotans’ feelings about Trump’s first 100 days in office range from alarm to optimism

Minnesotans’ feelings about Trump’s first 100 days in office range from alarm to optimism

As President Donald Trump reaches the milestone of his first 100 days in office, MPR News spoke with Minnesotans around the state about how they think his presidency is going so far.
by Annie Baxter

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Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

Republicans plan to overhaul the federal student loan system. Here's what to know

The Republican proposal would eliminate Grad PLUS loans, set strict limits on Parent PLUS loans and create a system in which colleges would be on the hook if their students don't repay their loans.
by Cory Turner

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Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25 percent tariffs

The White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts. It's a significant reversal as the import taxes threatened to hurt domestic manufacturers.
by The Associated Press

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Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and 'revenge porn,' passes. What is it?

The Take It Down Act, which seeks to enact stricter penalties for the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, sometimes called ‘revenge porn’ online, is heading to President Donald Trump's signature after its bipartisan passage in congress.
by The Associated Press

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Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Todd Rapp, DFL analyst and longtime MPR News commentator, joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse the politics and predict what could be in store for Minnesota next year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she is joining a crowded race for the open U.S. Senate seat. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to discuss the news and the state of the race.
by Nina Moini and Dana Ferguson

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