Division Keeps the U.S. From Effectively Tackling the Fentanyl Crisis

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Gov. Tim Walz is skeptical about Trump’s plan to de-escalate immigration crackdown

Tensions remain high in Minnesota. Despite the Trump administration signaling a willingness to de-escalate tensions in the state earlier this week, Minnesota’s governor is now skeptical.“I know who I'm dealing with. I know that they're not going to keep their word,” Walz told NPR ...  Show more

Sen. Ron Johnson blames state and local leaders for Alex Pretti’s killing

The civilian killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal immigration agents have launched a larger debate in Washington about funding for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Democrats want to carve off DHS money from the broader spending package to keep the g ...  Show more

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