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Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.

Trump admin sets terms for Harvard to address antisemitism to avoid losing billions in taxpayer dollars

The Trump administration lays out its demands for Harvard to combat antisemitism in order to keep receiving federal funding, including banning masks.

Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden's term: AP sources

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political career of a close ally of President Donald Trump, The

Trump says he supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress

President Donald Trump has endorsed a proposal that would allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy, rather than in person.

A look at Laura Loomer, longtime Trump ally criticized for racist posts and Sept. 11 conspiracies

Laura Loomer, a right-wing personality known for her incendiary social media presence, appeared to have President Donald Trump's ear again.

Trump wants Musk to stay with administration, says DOGE found something 'horrible' today

President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, noting DOGE had found something "horrible.

Politics Friday: Budget begins to take shape as leaders huddle

Friday at noon, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with the top budget adviser to the governor: Gov. Erin Campbell, commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget. Then, a conversation with the new DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom.

Ex-Biden official running in blue state gubernatorial race must tackle key issue amid skyrocketing costs

California gubernatorial candidate and former Health and Human Service Secretary Xavier Becerra said that the state may need to rein in the state’s Medicaid program.

Republicans moving ahead with Trump's 'big' bill of tax breaks and spending cuts amid tariff uproar

After a long wait, the Senate is launching action on President Donald Trump’s ”“big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts.

Judge says US government may have 'acted in bad faith' as he weighs contempt over deportation order

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the Trump administration may have "acted in bad faith” by trying to rush Venezuelan migrants out of the country before a court could block their deportations to El Salvador. U.S.

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Here’s a closer look at Trump’s tariff plan: What to know about the new duties

Trump unveiled the new tariffs in a ceremony at the White House’s Rose Garden on Wednesday for a "Make America Wealthy Again" event.

Republicans charge ahead on Trump budget, setting up marathon Senate votes

Republicans in the Senate started the process for passing a new version of President Donald Trump's budget to tackle the southern border and extend the 2017 tax cuts.

Dem congressman lashes Musk in opening salvo of populist bid in 2026 swing-state Senate race

Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., on Thursday declared his candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for a key battleground state seat Republicans are eyeing.

Trump approval slips to lowest point in second term: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating slipped to its lowest point during his second White House term amid his handling of the economy and the recent Houthi Signal chat leak, according to a new poll.

States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution

Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run their own elections.

Federal judge rules action against NEA unnecessary after it backed off bans on gender ideology

A federal judge has denied a motion to block the National Endowment for the Arts from barring funds to artists whose projects promote gender ideology, saying the agency no longer was doing that.

Trump's reciprocal tariffs a 'double-edged sword': Sen. Ron Johnson

Trump promised the tariffs will bring about "the golden age of America," but economists have warned a recession could happen.

Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's fired "some" White House National Security Council officials, a move that comes a day after far-right activist Laura Loomer raised concerns directly to him about staff loyalty. Trump downplayed Loomer's influence on the firings.

Musk's political baggage: Polls show Americans sour on Trump's most visible advisor

Recent polls shows Elon Musk's approval ratings at a low mark as DOGE faces public backlash over federal cuts and efforts to elect a conservative to the Wisconsin Supreme Court faltered.

House Democrats to head to U.S.-Mexico border in California to scrutinize Trump security policies

A group of House Democrats will visit the southern border in California on Friday to "conduct oversight of Trump admin border policies firsthand.

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Pentagon watchdog opens probe into Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss Houthi attack plans

The Defense Department inspector general has opened an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s reported use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans against the Houthis.

How the White House calculated reciprocal tariffs

President Trump triumphantly held up a poster board in the Rose Garden on Wednesday showing the reciprocal tariffs he plans to impose on nearly every country in the world.

Tariffs creating uncertainty in Texas as report shows slower revenue growth since late 2024

Respondents to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey expressed concern about a reduction in consumer demand and a potential recession.

Ken Paxton’s legal woes are lifting, clearing a path for a likely Senate run

The federal criminal investigation into corruption allegations was the most serious inquiry Paxton faced. Its end nearly clears his slate of numerous legal battles.

Pence will get the Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation for his actions on Jan. 6

Former Vice President Mike Pence will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for his refusal to go along with President Donald Trump's efforts to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, Kennedy's family announced Thursday.

Social media platforms could be in for a popularity tax in Minnesota

A DFL bill would tax social media companies that access Minnesotans data. The lawmaker behind it said it could help bridge the state’s rocky budget outlook without adding costs for Minnesotans.

President Trump, conservatives celebrate ‘absolutely massive’ Florida special elections sweep

President Donald Trump and other leading conservatives are celebrating a special election sweep in Florida, calling it a “huge win for America" and a rebuke to Democrat hopes for an upset in the deep red state.

Ban on taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners sparks Dem walkout in Georgia House vote

All but two Democrats in the Georgia State House exited the chamber to avoid voting on a bill to ban taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries for inmates.

Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.

Trump admin sets terms for Harvard to address antisemitism to avoid losing billions in taxpayer dollars

The Trump administration lays out its demands for Harvard to combat antisemitism in order to keep receiving federal funding, including banning masks.