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Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza

President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release all remaining hostages held in Gaza, directing a sharply worded message after the White House confirmed that he had recently dispatched an envoy for unprecedented direct talks with the militant group.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care and other services for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

State officials forecast higher energy prices because of Trump tariffs

Minnesota is heavily reliant on Canada for imports of natural gas, crude oil and electricity, all of which may be subject to a 10 percent tariff.
by Dan Kraker

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There are calls to pardon Chauvin. Here’s why it wouldn’t get him out of prison

There are calls to pardon Chauvin. Here’s why it wouldn’t get him out of prison

Trump can pardon Chauvin’s 20-year federal convictions for violating Floyd’s civil rights, but pardoning or commuting Chauvin’s 22 1/2 year state sentence is out of Trump’s jurisdiction.
by Anika Besst

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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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