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The latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

The latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs

Federal workers all over the country have responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald Trump’s aggressive effort to shrink the size of the federal workforce. And second federal judge on Friday paused Trump’s executive order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19. This comes after a U.S. District Court Judge granted a temporary restraining order after the Democratic attorneys general of Washington state, Oregon and Minnesota sued the Trump administration last week.
by The Associated Press

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How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy

How changes to a CDC vaccine panel under Kennedy could reshape policy

A committee of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is critical in setting national vaccine policy. It's also vulnerable to political interference.
by Pien Huang

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Ellison tells Minnesota schools to follow law if immigration authorities show up

Ellison tells Minnesota schools to follow law if immigration authorities show up

Responding to the Trump administration’s decision to allow immigration enforcement in schools, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Friday advised district leaders to ensure that they and any federal officials who arrive at schools follow legal protocols. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Around 14 percent of Minnesotans have filed their 2024 taxes so far

Around 14 percent of Minnesotans have filed their 2024 taxes so far

Two months out from the tax filing deadline, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is already beginning to see a stream of return filings. The state is encouraging people to file electronically and pick the direct deposit option if they’re looking to get their returns quickly.
by MPR News Staff

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University of St. Thomas scrambling after Dept. of Ed cuts millions in funding

University of St. Thomas scrambling after Dept. of Ed cuts millions in funding

The $6.3 million grant was targeted under President Donald Trump’s effort to cut programs the government considers “diversity, equity and inclusion,” or DEI.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Lukas Levin

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Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain

Immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions, but deep divisions remain

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows growing support for some restrictions on immigration. Still, many elements of President Trump's sweeping crackdown are unpopular with Democrats and independents.
by Joel Rose

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A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened

A federal worker tried to take Trump's 'Fork' resignation offer. Here's what happened

Liz Goggin, a social worker with the Veterans Health Administration, took the offer to resign in exchange for pay and benefits through September. Then she learned her position was exempt.
by Andrea Hsu

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