By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats are threatening to block legislation that would fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies Thursday, potentially bringing the government a step … Continued
President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says immigration enforcement will reduce the number of officers in Minnesota but suggested during a news conference Thursday that it would happen only after ‘cooperation’ from state officials. Homan was speaking for the … Continued
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week, remaining at historically healthy levels despite recent high-profile layoff announcements. Related Articles Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis … Continued
By PATRICK WHITTLE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Thursday that immigration officials have ceased their “enhanced operations” in the state, the site of an enforcement surge and more than 200 … Continued
Gophers men’s basketball coach Niko Medved felt slighted Wednesday after Minnesota lost 67-63 to Wisconsin on Wednesday night. His angst came out immediately in the opening statement of his postgame news conference in Madison, Wis. “You know how much we … Continued
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection in 2020. But for more than five years, he’s been trying to convince Americans the opposite is true by falsely saying the election was marred … Continued