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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 DonaldĀ Trump'sĀ administrationĀ is planning toĀ revokeĀ temporaryĀ legalĀ statusĀ for someĀ 240,000Ā UkrainiansĀ whoĀ fledĀ the conflict with Russia, a seniorĀ TrumpĀ official and threeĀ sourcesĀ 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 administrationā€™s spending freeze

A second federal judge has ruled to block the Trump administrationā€™s spending freeze

U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr. said the attempt to pause trillions in federal spending ā€œfundamentally undermines the distinct constitutional roles of each branch of our government.ā€ The order marks a victory for Democratic attorneys general from 22 states ā€” including Minnesota ā€” and the District of Columbia, who filed suit against the Trump administration.
by Elena Moore

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DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But itā€™s not looking at big spending drivers

DOGE wants to cut $1 trillion this year. But itā€™s not looking at big spending drivers

Even if you take DOGEā€™s savings claims so far at face value, its moves to cancel contracts, end leases and push federal agencies to reduce head count barely dent the governmentā€™s balance sheet.
by Stephen Fowler

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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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Klobuchar, Smith call for answers about potential Indian Health Service office lease termination

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 Serviceā€™s lease,Ā underlining treaty obligations and concerns for disruptions in health care services.
by Melissa Olson

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Drone surveys help scientists understand impact of Rapidan Dam ā€˜avulsive failureā€™

Drone surveys help scientists understand impact of Rapidan Dam ā€˜avulsive failureā€™

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.
by Hannah Yang

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Minnesotaā€™s budget situation worsens in the near and long term with possible deficit growing

Minnesotaā€™s budget situation worsens in the near and long term with possible deficit growing

Minnesota finance officials reported worsening in the stateā€™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.
by Dana Ferguson

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