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DOJ Probe Rocks Minnesota: Walz and Frey Subpoenaed

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, issuing subpoenas as prosecutors probe alleged efforts to impede federal immigration enforcement during recent ICE operations.

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3,000 - Reported number of arrests in Iran amid the protest crackdown

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"I may put a tariff on countries if they don’t go along with Greenland" — President Donald Trump

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Russia Ukraine war day 1,423 sees renewed attacks and front line fighting

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Justice Department sues Virginia for refusing to hand over voter registration list

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NASA says Artemis II lunar mission is approaching launch readiness

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White House seeks emergency power auction for largest US grid to support AI loads

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