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Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

President Donald Trump said “left-wing radicals” have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
by Ayana Archie

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Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports

President Donald Trump threatened to place an additional 100 percent tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a recession.
by The Associated Press

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Dan Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. Attorney

Dan Rosen sworn in as Minnesota U.S. Attorney

Minnesota's new U.S. Attorney was sworn in Friday during a private ceremony at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. President Donald Trump nominated Dan Rosen in May to take over for Andy Luger.
by Matt Sepic

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Trump administration says about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs

Trump administration says about 4,200 federal employees face layoffs

The Trump administration says it has started the process of issuing reduction-in-force notices to federal employees. It's not clear how many agencies are affected or how many people.
by Stephen Fowler, Selena Simmons-Duffin and Deepa Shivaram

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Politics Friday: Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor

Politics Friday: Republican Jensen makes another try for Minnesota governor

MPR News politics editor talked with Republican candidate Scott Jensen about his second bid for governor. Then, a look at how farmers are coping with trade barriers as harvest time is here.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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White House claims ‘more than 1,000%’ rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

White House claims ‘more than 1,000%’ rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
by Allison Sherry and Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio

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