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Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget

Veterans are speaking out on the Trump administration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget

A handful of veterans speaking to The Associated Press are divided over the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Stephen Watson is a former Marine who lives in Jesup, Georgia. 
by The Associated Press

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Nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now

Nearly 6,000 USDA workers fired by Trump ordered back to work for now

The U.S. Department of Agriculture must temporarily reinstate nearly 6,000 probationary employees fired since Feb. 13, according to a ruling by the Merit Systems Protection Board.
by Andrea Hsu

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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith responds to Trump address, looming government shutdown

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith responds to Trump address, looming government shutdown

The Minnesota Democrat dissented along with her caucus. She joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday to talk about the president’s speech promoting his administration’s accomplishments so far.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico

A Minnesota farmer worries about the price of fertilizer. A San Diego entrepreneur deals with an unexpected increase in the cost of remodeling a restaurant. A Midwestern sheet metal fabricator bemoans the prospect of higher aluminum prices.
by The Associated Press

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Divided SCOTUS rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze

Divided SCOTUS rejects Trump administration's push to rebuke judge over foreign aid freeze

By a 5-4 vote Wednesday, the Supreme Court told U.S. District Judge Amir Ali to clarify his earlier order that required the Republican administration to release nearly $2 billion in aid for work that had already been done.
by The Associated Press

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Trump grants one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Trump grants one-month exemption for U.S. automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers. Worries persist that the newly launched trade war could crush domestic manufacturing.
by The Associated Press

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6 takeaways from Trump’s pointedly partisan address to Congress

6 takeaways from Trump’s pointedly partisan address to Congress

After a firehose of a first six weeks back in the White House, President Trump delivered a boastful and partisan address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Here are six takeaways from the speech.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Trump’s drive to boost domestic mining stokes long-running debate near BWCA

Trump’s drive to boost domestic mining stokes long-running debate near BWCA

As President Donald Trump lifts “undue burdens” on U.S. mines, the shift in the federal posture could boost long-simmering projects in northern Minnesota. Meanwhile, efforts at the state level to slow mining face dim prospects.
by Clay Masters

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