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Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'

Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa.
by The Associated Press

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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods.
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Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

President Trump nominated Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel, a government agency that enforces ethics law and protects whistleblowers, despite Ingrassia’s links to extremists.
by Tom Dreisbach

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DHS demands Minnesota counties and cities review, revise ‘sanctuary’ policies

DHS demands Minnesota counties and cities review, revise ‘sanctuary’ policies

Minneapolis and St. Paul city leaders have pushed back against the Trump Administration’s attempts to get them to use local police to enforce federal immigration law. And they say “sanctuary” policies foster greater public safety.
by MPR News Staff

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Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

Bernard Kerik, who led NYPD on 9/11 before prison and pardon, has died at 69

Kerik, an Army veteran, was hailed as a hero after the 9/11 attack and eventually nominated to head the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before a dramatic fall from grace that ended with him behind bars.
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Trump holding Pennsylvania rally to promote deal for Japan-based Nippon to ‘partner’ with U.S. Steel

Trump holding Pennsylvania rally to promote deal for Japan-based Nippon to ‘partner’ with U.S. Steel

President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel. He says the plan will keep the iconic American steelmaker under U.S. control.
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