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Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September after President Donald Trump made a deal with Democrats to carve out Homeland Security funding and allow Congress to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
Man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar faces charges
Anthony Kazmierczak, who also went by Andy, had shared a political cartoon criticizing the congresswoman and allegedly said years ago that “someone should kill” her, according to the FBI.
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Democrats and White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement.
Omar criticizes Trump's 'hateful rhetoric' after attack; suspect had made pro-Trump posts online
The man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump. Minnesota court records show Anthony Kazmierczak was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989 and has multiple arrests for driving under the influence. 
New St. Cloud State president aims to attract, retain more students
A few weeks into his new role, Gregory Tomso said he wants the university to be a more vibrant campus that’s more alluring to students and better connected to the larger community and workforce.
FBI now investigating after Rep. Omar sprayed with nontoxic fluid during town hall; man arrested
A man sprayed an unknown substance on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar before being tackled during a town hall gathering Tuesday night in Minneapolis. Initial reports indicate it was nontoxic. Minneapolis police are now referring all questions around the attack to the FBI.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks to MPR News about federal immigration actions, potential campaign for governor
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the senior Democrat for Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Wednesday to talk about immigration, DHS and her potential run for governor.