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How Easy Is it to Open a Daycare in Minnesota?
Aspiring child care providers can apply for a license for a small fee in the Twin Cities even though the Trump administration froze federal funds to Minnesota.
US Envoy Arrives in Venezuela to Resume Diplomatic Mission After 7-Year Interruption
The U.S. envoy’s visit comes nearly a month after Trump ordered a military operation to capture wanted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
Isaacman: NASA Aims to Build ‘Martian Outpost’ on Mars With Nuclear Propulsion
The administrator said that a nuclear power and propulsion rocket will launch before the end of Trump’s term.
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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FTC Issues Warning Letters to 42 Law Firms for DEI Hiring
Since assuming office, President Donald Trump has signed orders aimed at dismantling DEI policies.
A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation
Matthew Spalding’s ‘The Making of the American Mind’ presents the founders’ beliefs that resulted in the Declaration of Independence.
Wild Donkeys Reign Supreme in Tiny Arizona Town
Oatman is home to about 16 wild burros, living remnants of the state’s gold rush days.
Trump Names Economist Brett Matsumoto to Head Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Donald Trump said he is confident Matsumoto has the expertise to fix ‘the long history of issues’ at the bureau.
Gov. Walz, Minnesota AG Will Give Sworn Testimony About Fraud to Oversight Committee
Congressmen will question both leaders in a public session focusing on ‘rampant misuse of taxpayer dollars,’ the committee says, estimated at $9 billion.
DOJ Releasing 3 Million Pages, Hundreds of Thousands of Photos of Epstein Files: Deputy AG
The department had been working for months to issue redactions, officials have said.
House Republicans to Introduce Voting Reform Bill With Voter ID, Proof of Citizenship Rules
The Make Elections Great Again Act would also require states to use auditable paper ballots.
Trump Orders New Tariffs on Any Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
The president’s order accuses the Cuban regime of aligning itself with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
Trump Admin Blocks Group’s Funding Over Thimerosal in Vaccines
The federal government had asked the group to ‘submit a detailed action plan with a timeline for the phase-out of thimerosal-containing vaccines.’
US Judge Grants Asylum to Chinese National Who Filmed China’s Uyghur Prison Camps
Guan Heng’s case has drawn international attention after he faced the risk of deportation to Uganda.
Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism Committee
At least some have said vaccines can cause autism.
Why Your IRS Tax Refund Could Be Delayed in 2026—and How to Avoid It
New rules tied to the phase-out of paper checks could delay refunds unless taxpayers provide or correct direct deposit details.
