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Minneapolis to Offer Remote School For Next 5 Weeks After ICE Shooting: Official
Teachers union president Marcia Howard made the announcement on Thursday.
Treasury Targets Somali-Linked Fraud in Minnesota Amid Terrorist Financing Concerns
Central to the crackdown is a new geographic targeting order covering Hennepin and Ramsey counties, which include Minneapolis and St. Paul.
US Federal Workforce Numbers Drop to Lowest Level Since 2015
The Department of War is the largest employer with around 709,352 workers, accounting for more than 34 percent of the total.
US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
US Worker Productivity Surges in 3rd Quarter—Fastest Gain in 2 Years
‘The economy can grow without needing to produce as many jobs as in the past,’ says RSM economist Joseph Brusuelas.
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California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Bid, Vows to ‘Expose the System’
Pratt is demanding accountability from city and state leaders after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades wildfire last year.
Congressional Budget Office Projects Lower Than Expected US Population Growth
The smaller estimate stems from a forecast lower fertility rate and the president’s immigration policies.
Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
Cambodia Extradites Alleged Scam Tycoon Chen Zhi to China
The Prince Group founder also faces charges in the United State related to alleged crypto fraud, human trafficking, and forced labor.
Bondi Warns Minneapolis ICE Protesters Not to Cross ‘Red Line’ After Shooting
Vice President JD Vance said that the ICE officer was clearly firing at the driver in self-defense.
Border Czar Tom Homan Responds to Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Wants Investigation to ‘Play Out’
DHS has deployed more than 2,000 officers to the area in what it says is its largest immigration enforcement operation ever.
Vance Says Venezuela Can Sell Oil Only If It Serves US Interests
The vice president said Washington will use control over Venezuelan energy revenues to exert leverage without a long-term military presence.
Johnson Invites Trump to Deliver First State of the Union of Second Term on Feb. 24
‘It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite President Trump to deliver the State of the Union on Feb. 24, 2026,’ House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
Trump Says Raytheon Could Lose Business Over Stock Buybacks
The president issued a warning to defense contractors, urging them to spend on production instead of stock buybacks, shareholder dividends, and executive pay.
Democrats Plan to Ride Affordability to Midterms
The Democratic Caucus chair said the party will focus on costs and health care, and the House speaker said the Republican agenda will boost families’ finances.
Klobuchar ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Exit
Minnesota has been in the spotlight following allegations of large-scale fraud.
Warner Bros. Again Rejects Latest Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid
‘The Board determined that the Netflix merger remains superior to [Paramount’s] amended offer,’ a letter to shareholders reads.
