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Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

President Donald Trump says he'll announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.

USAID cuts dire for nation's farmers, advocate says

“The president appears to be kind of heartless here, with the cuts that he’s making," an advocate for farmers says.

Undocumented people can feel safe to report crimes, Nassau County executive says

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Nassau County Police Department will be directly participating in ICE enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Tuesday. Nassau County announced that 10 detectives will work with ICE.

Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.

Trump says he's firing Kennedy Center board of trustees members and naming himself chairman

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he is firing members of the board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and naming himself chairman.

Trump removes Antony Blinken, Letitia James, Alvin Bragg's security clearances among others

President Trump on Saturday removed security clearances for several more Democrats a day after stripping his predecessor, former President Biden, of his.

New poll shows what Americans think of Trump's performance in second term

President Donald Trump earned high marks for following through on promises and for his handling of the border and overseas conflicts, according to a new CBS/YouGov poll.

How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions

Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others.

Marco Rubio taking over as acting head of USAID amid agency turmoil

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being put in charge of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Trump administration mulls the future of the agency.

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Minnesota joins lawsuit against Trump’s move to restrict gender-affirming care

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with attorneys general from Washington and Oregon and three unnamed doctors, filed a federal lawsuit Friday calling for a halt on a presidential executive order that would end federal funding to medical institutions that provide gender-affirming care.

Judge blocks Trump from placing thousands of USAID workers on leave and giving them 30-day deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday dealt President Donald Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk their first big setback in their dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, ordering a temporary halt to plans to pull thousands of agency staffers off the job. U.S.

For high school sports, decisions loom: Follow Trump or state law on transgender athletes

Minnesota’s governing body for high school sports says it will follow state law and continue to allow any transgender athletes to compete.

Trump accelerates Guantánamo Bay migrant directive: What to know

Trump administration officials are rapidly moving forward with President Trump’s directive to turn Guantánamo Bay into a facility that could hold up to 30,000 migrants who are being deported from the United States. Since announcing the move Jan.

GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats

Republican gains in voter registration are raising red flags for Democrats in key states, underscoring the inroads the GOP made across the country in 2024.

Federal court blocks Trump admin from sending detained Venezuelan immigrants to Guantánamo Bay

A federal court on Sunday blocked the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, detention camp.

NJ lawmakers create new bill to combat impersonating first responders

WEST WINDSOR, N.J. (PIX11) - First responders can be some of the most trustworthy figures in our communities, but some will try to impersonate them to commit other crimes.

Ohio city files federal lawsuit against alleged neo-Nazi group

The city of Springfield, Ohio has filed a lawsuit against an alleged neo-Nazi group for conducting what it claims to be a campaign of threats and intimidation.

Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Before President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of their legislative agenda, they have to deal with some unfinished business — completing work on the current budget year's spending bills. It's a task that by all accounts is not going well.

Renters' rights and 13 more bills to watch at the 2025 Nevada Legislature

Lawmakers are busy in Carson City drawing up new rules to live by, including tougher penalties for committing crimes, protections for transgender Nevadans and a variety of laws related to housing and renters' rights.

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DHS Secretary Noem appears to accuse 'corrupt' FBI of leaking LA ICE raids

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared to blame the FBI for allegedly leaking plans to crack down on illegal immigration in Los Angeles.

Musk says he has no plans to buy TikTok

Despite ByteDance stating that they are not planning to sell, some investors have shown interest in buying the company.

7 competitive primaries to watch in 2026

Primary battles are already underway in key Senate and gubernatorial races ahead of the 2026 midterms, an election that will determine not only control of Congress but also the governorships in several states.

Opening statements set in trial of Feeding Our Future leader

Aimee Bock, the founder of the defunct Twin Cities nonprofit Feeding Our Future, is facing trial along with Salim Said, who co-owned Safari Restaurant on Lake Street.

Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast jolt

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three weeks in, President Donald Trump keeps cranking out executive orders designed to remake the government while billionaire Elon Musk hunts for more ways to upend the federal workforce.

Trump says he will announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs Monday, and more import duties are coming

President Donald Trump says he'll announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.

USAID cuts dire for nation's farmers, advocate says

“The president appears to be kind of heartless here, with the cuts that he’s making," an advocate for farmers says.

Undocumented people can feel safe to report crimes, Nassau County executive says

NEW YORK (PIX11) – The Nassau County Police Department will be directly participating in ICE enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes, County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced Tuesday. Nassau County announced that 10 detectives will work with ICE.

Trump says he has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin.