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Politics and Government News

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Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil

Truce fizzles as U.S.-China trade tensions return to full boil

Months of relative calm in the long-simmering trade war between the U.S. and China may be coming to an end. A spate of moves between the two nations this week has thrust trade hostilities back in the global spotlight, roiled stock markets and raised alarms of what might come next.
by The Associated Press

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Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment

President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. He's also expected to urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region. Trump is stopping first in Israel to meet with hostage families and address the parliament. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post Saturday that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th.” 
by The Associated Press

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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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AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices

AstraZeneca makes deal with White House to lower drug prices

The U.K.-based drugmaker became the second to strike a deal with the Trump administration as part of the president's push to rein in U.S. drug prices.
by Sydney Lupkin

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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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National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis

Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.
by Juliana Kim

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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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