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What to know as temporary protected status for Somalis in Minnesota could end
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump called for the immediate end of temporary protected status for Somali people in Minnesota. Here’s a look at what the program is and what’s at stake if Somali people are removed.
Department of Education hands off key Native American programs
Recent Department of Education shifts will transfer 24 programs serving Indian Country to the Department of the Interior, a move that tribal leaders say they weren’t consulted about. Native-specific programs such as Title VI, Native Language programming, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Education, and tribal college-related programs, will move to the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said his questions to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about whether the cybersecurity agency will be engaged in next year’s midterms remain unanswered.