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January 24, 2019 4:28 PM

Trump: Short-term deal to end shutdown OK if it has 'prorated down payment' on wall

After a Democratic and a GOP bill both failed in the Senate, leaders looked for a way forward Thursday and the president said he would support "a reasonable agreement" if one were reached.

by Associated Press

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January 24, 2019 3:58 PM

Police standards and training board adopts new guidelines for rape investigations

The policy is a response to a 2018 Star Tribune investigation which found that a majority of rape allegations are not forwarded by police to prosecutors. An advocate for sexual assault victims calls it a good first step.

by Brandt Williams

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January 24, 2019 1:00 PM

Impact of the military transgender ban

This week, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to implement a policy prohibiting most transgender people from serving in the military. What does that mean for transgender service members, both past and present?

by Tiffany Hanssen and Kelly Gordon

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January 24, 2019 11:45 AM

Lawsuits allege 'grave harm' to immigrant children in detention

Over 10,000 immigrant children are in U.S. custody. In the past year, lawyers say at least 170 willing sponsors were arrested and put in deportation proceedings after coming forward for the child.

by John Burnett

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January 24, 2019 9:58 AM

Native American activist says he forgives boys in videos

Native American activist Nathan Phillips says he's prayed about what happened at the Lincoln Memorial last week and now he has good feelings in his heart for all the people who have been mean to him.

by The Associated Press

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January 24, 2019 5:55 AM

Poll: 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for shutdown

A strong majority of Americans blame President Trump for the record-long government shutdown and reject his primary rationale for a border wall, according to a new poll that shows the turmoil in Washington is dragging his approval rating to its lowest level in more than a year.

by The Associated Press

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January 23, 2019 5:20 PM

DACA recipients see little reason to hope in latest proposal

President Trump's latest plan to reopen the federal government would extend the program's protections for another three years, but the idea is likely dead on arrival and no one knows what comes next.

by Associated Press

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January 23, 2019 3:36 PM

Should young Americans be required to do public service? Federal panel says maybe

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service says it is considering how the nation could implement a universal service program and whether it should be mandatory or optional.

by Bill Chappell

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January 23, 2019 3:11 PM

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido declares himself president, with U.S. backing

President Trump recognized Juan Guaido over Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president as hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Venezuela's streets to demand Maduro's resignation.

by Daniella Cheslow and Richard Gonzales

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January 23, 2019 2:16 PM

Immigration-sparked shutdown adds to court backlog

With the government in limbo, immigration courts are unable to process many of the cases awaiting action.

by Riham Feshir

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