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Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration’s spending freeze
U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending “fundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government.” The order marks a victory for Democratic attorneys general from 22 states — including Minnesota — and the District of Columbia, who filed suit against the Trump administration.
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.
Klobuchar, Smith call for answers about potential Indian Health Service office lease termination
U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar are pressing for answers regarding the potential termination of the Bemidji Area Indian Health Service’s lease, underlining treaty obligations and concerns for disruptions in health care services.
Drone surveys help scientists understand impact of Rapidan Dam ‘avulsive failure’
Documenting and researching this type of dam failure is a way for researchers to help get data out to public officials and respond in case something like this were to happen again in another place.
Minnesota’s budget situation worsens in the near and long term with possible deficit growing
Minnesota finance officials reported worsening in the state’s budget picture in the near term and down the road, saying a small fiscal cushion had shrunk and a future potential deficit has grown.