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Is Trump preparing to cancel America’s ride back to the moon?

Is Trump preparing to cancel America’s ride back to the moon?

President Trump launched the Artemis program to return U.S. astronauts to the moon for the first time since Apollo. Now, the plan could be a casualty of the cost-cutting drive overseen by Elon Musk.
by Scott Neuman

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A federal judge has denied states‘ bid to halt DOGE and Musk‘s work

A federal judge has denied states‘ bid to halt DOGE and Musk‘s work

A federal judge has denied a bid to temporarily halt DOGE from its controversial work at certain federal agencies. Meanwhile, the White House says Elon Musk is not technically DOGE’s leader.
by Stephen Fowler

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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota eliminates staff positions

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota eliminates staff positions

The organization cites an end to federal funding for refugee resettlement services as the reason for staff cuts. Trump signed the executive order halting the Refugee Admissions Program on his first day in office. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Tribal funding caught in crossfire from Trump administration

Tribal funding caught in crossfire from Trump administration

Tribes depend heavily on both ‘638’ and ‘direct’ funds for essential services. But what are these funds? And how are they linked to tribal sovereignty?

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Retail recreational marijuana, take two. Cannabis management leader speaks to rollout

Retail recreational marijuana, take two. Cannabis management leader speaks to rollout

On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management started accepting applications for licenses to grow and sell marijuana — for a second time. Eric Taubel, interim director, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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