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