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FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

FBI gives Justice details on employees who worked Jan. 6 cases, FBI agents sue

The details on FBI employees comes in response to a Justice Department memo last week, asking for names of all current and former FBI personnel who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the prosecution of Hamas leaders.
by Ryan Lucas

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A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

A guide to what the U.S. Education Department does (and doesn't) do

The department tracks student achievement, manages college financial aid and sends K-12 schools money to support students with disabilities and lower-income communities, among other things.
by Nicole Cohen, Jonaki Mehta, Elissa Nadworny and Cory Turner

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Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

Trump says he wants the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip

President Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu met Tuesday at the White House where Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and redeveloping the territory.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target is sued for 'defrauding' shareholders about DEI

Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity and social initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused customers to flee and the stock price of the Minneapolis-based retailer to plummet.

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Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

Trump administration launches investigation into U of M on antisemitism reports

The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it is opening investigations into five universities – including the University of Minnesota – where the agency says “widespread antisemitism harassment” has been reported.
by Nicole Ki

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How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland

How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will cut all funding to South Africa over what he called a massive human rights violation. It’s a move that reflects South African-born Elon Musk’s repeated claims over the years that authorities in the country he grew up in are anti-white and even encouraging the killing of white people.
by The Associated Press

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‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI

‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI

President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar policies at the moment.
by Clay Masters

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‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

‘Beyond betrayal.’ Venezuelans in Florida are angry at Trump immigration policy

Trump's decision to remove Temporary Protected Status means more than 500,000 Venezuelans may be forced to leave the U.S. Venezuelan Americans, many of whom voted for Trump, call it a betrayal.
by Greg Allen

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Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Cannabis business license applications to open in February

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management said it will start accepting applications for business licenses in two weeks. It’s the next step in the state’s rocky launch of a legal cannabis market.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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