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Minnesota County Attorney demands federal information, records related to Alex Pretti killing
The attorney's office said examples of the evidence and information it seeks include physical evidence such as firearms, cartridge casings, and uniforms along with all videos and photographs recorded by federal agents.
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Trump set to lead inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday
The worldwide Board of Peace is set to meet Thursday in DC for its inaugural meeting, bringing together representatives from nearly 50 nations with a focus on rebuilding Gaza. Trump has announced a $5 billion pledge from partner nations.
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13 Democratic state AGs sue Trump admin over a cutback in energy funding
Democratic attorneys general from 13 states on Wednesday sued the U.S. Department of Energy over its decision to terminate $2.7 billion in federal money for energy and infrastructure programs.
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Blue State Blues: Michigan’s unemployment continues to rise
For third straight month, the state’s jobless rate rose in March.
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Maine's proposed smartphone ban faces pushback
Backers of the proposals, all of which are pending before the Legislature's Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs, argue the restrictions are needed to help address rising youth mental health issues that have been linked to rampant social media use.
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House Republicans join Trump in ratcheting up pressure on Harvard
James Comer, R-Ky., and Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., the chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, announced an investigation this week into Harvard.
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Illinois legislation banning Native American mascots creates controversy
“For 20 years, the American Psychological Association has encouraged us to get rid of these mascots for the sake of the mental health of our young people,” says Illinois state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, the bill’s sponsor.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court allows Democrat governor’s 400-year school funding change
Gov. Tony Evers’ partial veto led to a $325 per student per year funding increase for the next 400 years.
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Florida's economic performance gets top marks
The state received high marks for its lack of a personal income tax, lack of an inheritance tax and being a right to work state, along with its small government workforce (399.1 per 10,000 residents, third best nationally).
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With 2025 NFL draft in Green Bay, squabble emerges over state spending, event's real economic impact
Wisconsin sent a $2 million earmark to Discover Green Bay and released $5 million of opportunity attraction and promotion funds to tourism agencies in the state heading into next week’s NFL draft
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Trump says tariff deal with China could come within three to four weeks
Trump told reporters Thursday that China has been reaching out "a lot" since the two countries began raising tariffs on each other.
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Sen. Cruz, EPA chief Zeldin discuss plans to roll back Biden-era rules targeting oil-gas industry
The EPA’s deregulatory efforts will roll back trillions of dollars in regulatory costs and hidden “taxes” on U.S. families, Zeldin said when announcing the 31 initiatives.
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You Vote: In light of the 2 school shootings, what should be done to try to prevent such incidents?
There have been 6 school shootings this year that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to an Education Week analysis. There have been 227 such shootings since 2018.