Minnesota officials are telling local governments to stop approving new applications for food stamps after receiving a warning from the federal government that funding for the program could dry up if the ongoing government shutdown doesn’t end by November. The … Continued
By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela and said he was weighing carrying out land operations on the country. Related Articles What to … Continued
By JOSH FUNK Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday he will withhold $40 million from California because it is the only state that is failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers. Related Articles What to know about deporting family … Continued
By JESSE BEDAYN The deportation of a U.S. Marine’s father in California is bringing new attention to President Donald Trump’s apparent changes to a longstanding policy seeking to protect military families from deportation. Related Articles How the government shutdown is … Continued
The St. Paul Farmers’ Market in Lowertown is opening a year-round indoor market space in the former Black Dog Cafe spot at 308 Prince St., kitty-corner from the existing outdoor market. The indoor market opens Nov. 1 and will be … Continued
A person living in the suburbs of New York City has tested positive for chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that is more often seen in South America and hasn’t been transmitted on the U.S. mainland in a decade. Related Articles Medicare … Continued