Strangest State: Escaped Exotics, Tariffs, Trickery, and Guns
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Ukraine is bracing for brutal weather as Trump says Putin agreed to halt power grid attacks
By SUSIE BLANN, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine waited for signs on Friday that Russia is abiding by a commitment that U.S. President Donald Trump said it made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, as Kyiv … Continued
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, replacing Powell
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a pick likely to result in sharp changes to … Continued
Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump’s Minnesota crackdown
By GARANCE BURKE and BYRON TAU, Associated Press Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the … Continued
Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the … Continued
Timberwolves wear ‘Stand with Minnesota’ warm-up shirts to support community they love
As the Timberwolves ran out onto the Target Center floor for pre-game warmups ahead of Thursday’s win over the Thunder, they all did so sporting black warm-up shirts that read “Stand with Minnesota” in response to this month’s tragic losses … Continued