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Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species, or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
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Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
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Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Mexico: FBI
The suspect becomes the fifth fugitive on the 10 Most Wanted list to be caught by the FBI since the beginning of 2025.
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California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, said Bonta.
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Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
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HUD Initiates Investigations Into Race-Based Housing Programs in Minneapolis
HUD Secretary Scott Turner called Minnesota ground zero for fraud and corruption.
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Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
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Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
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Remove ‘Owner’s Control’: Mamdani Goes After Landlords for Violations
If health and safety violations are repeatedly not addressed, the city may attempt to take over the building.
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DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
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White House Seeking Emergency Power Auction for Nation’s Largest Electric Grid
High-level discussions involved how to accelerate the construction of more than $15 billion in new power generation.
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Walz Responds to Reports of Federal Probe for Allegedly Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Minnesota governor referred to a news report claiming the U.S. Department of Justice had launched an investigation into state officials.
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Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
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Florida Supreme Court Ends ABA Monopoly on Law School Accreditation
The American Bar Association has come under fire from state and federal officials who accuse the organization of imposing a DEI agenda on law schools.
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Trump Says No Reason ‘Right Now’ to Use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
The president said if he needed it, he would use it to send the military to Minneapolis.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Roundup Maker’s Bid to Block Thousands of Lawsuits
The Trump administration had asked the court to intervene in a filing last month.
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FBI Announces $100,000 Reward After Government Vehicles Broken Into in Minneapolis
At least one arrest was made in the case, although officials say there will be more.
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Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species, or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
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Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
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Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in Mexico: FBI
The suspect becomes the fifth fugitive on the 10 Most Wanted list to be caught by the FBI since the beginning of 2025.
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California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, said Bonta.
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Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
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HUD Initiates Investigations Into Race-Based Housing Programs in Minneapolis
HUD Secretary Scott Turner called Minnesota ground zero for fraud and corruption.
|
Readers Overwhelmingly Approve of ICE in Wake of Fatal Shooting
Survey respondents also strongly disapproved of media coverage and said they had very low levels of trust for Minnesota state and local law enforcement.
|
Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
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Remove ‘Owner’s Control’: Mamdani Goes After Landlords for Violations
If health and safety violations are repeatedly not addressed, the city may attempt to take over the building.
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DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
|
White House Seeking Emergency Power Auction for Nation’s Largest Electric Grid
High-level discussions involved how to accelerate the construction of more than $15 billion in new power generation.
|
Walz Responds to Reports of Federal Probe for Allegedly Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Minnesota governor referred to a news report claiming the U.S. Department of Justice had launched an investigation into state officials.
|
Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
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Florida Supreme Court Ends ABA Monopoly on Law School Accreditation
The American Bar Association has come under fire from state and federal officials who accuse the organization of imposing a DEI agenda on law schools.
|
Trump Says No Reason ‘Right Now’ to Use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
The president said if he needed it, he would use it to send the military to Minneapolis.
|
Supreme Court Will Hear Roundup Maker’s Bid to Block Thousands of Lawsuits
The Trump administration had asked the court to intervene in a filing last month.
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FBI Announces $100,000 Reward After Government Vehicles Broken Into in Minneapolis
At least one arrest was made in the case, although officials say there will be more.
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