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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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The blame game around Minnesota’s dimmer budget forecast

The blame game around Minnesota’s dimmer budget forecast

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer ahead of the budget forecast release to talk about how President Trump’s actions are affecting Minnesota and about state GOP plans to reduce fraud and waste.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to U.S., sources say

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.
by Reuters

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A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administration’s spending freeze

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.
by Elena Moore

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Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

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.
by Cory Turner

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