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Trump asks Congress to wipe out funding for public broadcasting
President Trump is asking lawmakers to claw back the $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasting that Congress approved earlier this year. His request also includes cuts to foreign aid.
Minnesota legislators prepare for special session
If legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz had their way, all 201 lawmakers would be headed back to the Capitol for a special session as soon as Wednesday. The governor has not yet made that report-for-duty call.
Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling
President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska’s vast pipeline system and build a massive natural gas project, a top administration official said Monday.
Special session looms as Minnesota lawmakers narrow remaining budget obstacles
A special session could happen as soon as Wednesday to finish approval of a new, two-year budget. One must be adopted by July 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown.