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MN leaders on possible impact of federal cuts to state programs

Minnesota department leaders spoke about the potential impacts of federal cuts to critical programs in Minnesota. They addressed the proposed cuts to CMS-funded programs, SNAP, and other safety-net services for seniors, children, home care workers, and families across the state.

‘Federal invasion’ lawsuit filed against Trump administration on behalf of Minnesota

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Minneapolis and St. Paul Mayors Jacob Frey and Kaohly Her have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. FOX 9’s Mary McGuire has the details.

6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good’s widow: report

Joe Thompson, who was Acting U.S. Attorney and investigated billions in fraud in Minnesota, has resigned along with five other federal prosecutors. The New York Times is reporting Thompson and other prosecutors resigned after they were pushed to investigate the widow of Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by ICE in Minneapolis on Jan.… Continue reading 6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good’s widow: report

Trump to cut federal funding to Minnesota

President Donald Trump says he will cut all federal funding to sanctuary states, including Minnesota. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has the latest.

Federal prosecutors in Minnesota resign after being asked to investigate shooting widow

Minnesota could be losing some of its top prosecutors, with reports surfacing that up to six federal prosecutors are set to resign after being asked to investigate the widow of a woman shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

President Trump says he’s cutting federal funding to Minnesota Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the federal government is stopping all payments to sanctuary cities and states, including Minnesota, starting Feb. 1, in an effort to stop widespread fraud and crime.

ICE and your rights: What you should do when approached by federal agents

As operation Metro Surge continues to station more than 2,000 federal agents throughout Minnesota as part of increased federal immigration enforcement, many are wondering what rights they have once approached by an ICE agent. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by immigration attorney Rosanna Berardi of Berardi Immigration Law to discuss what you can, and… Continue reading ICE and your rights: What you should do when approached by federal agents

Maduro pleads not guilty in federal court

Nicolás Maduro, the dethroned Venezuelan leader indicted on major drug trafficking and weapons charges, appeared in a federal court in New York on Monday for his arraignment, days after American forces captured him inside Venezuela’s presidential palace.

Video shows federal agents making detainment at St. Paul gas station

As Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Sunday there would be an increase of federal agents in the Twin Cities, at least one person was detained at a St. Paul gas station.

FOR THE RECORD: Despite Testimony, North Dakota Senators Support Bove As Federal Judge

WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) North Dakota Republican Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven voted to approve Emil Bove as a federal judge, despite damning testimony against him.