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The Norwegian leader said he received a message from Trump that Greenland was linking it to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize

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🚀 Read this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,greenland,Jonas Gahr Store,nobel peace prize,norway 📌 **What You’ll Learn**: Norway's Prime Minister said on Monday that he had received a letter from US President Donald Trump regarding escalating tensions over Greenland in which the US President said he no longer felt compelled to think purely about peace because he had not received the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more: Thousands demonstrate in Greenland against Trump's threats to seize control of the Arctic island Trump's letter to Jonas Gahr Sture, first reported by PBS News, appears to…

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CBS is airing a 60 Minutes report on Trump’s deportations that was abruptly pulled a month ago

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✨ Check out this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: 60 Minutes,bari weiss,CBS,cecot,Donald Trump news 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: "60 Minutes" on Sunday aired its story about the Trump administration's deportations that was suddenly pulled from the news magazine's lineup a month ago, a move that sparked an internal battle over political pressure that has spilled into the public eye. Reporter Sharyn Alfonsi did not mention her dispute with CBS News editor-in-chief Barry Weiss in the story about deportees sent to the harsh CECOT prison in El Salvador. When the segment was cut from the December…

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The Army is putting 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

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💥 Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,Insurrection Act,minnesota 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty troops to standby in the event of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities are conducting a large-scale immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday. Two infantry battalions from the Army's 11th Airborne Division have received orders to prepare for deployment, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans. The unit is based in Alaska and specializes in working in…

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An AP analysis shows that 10% of U.S. House members have announced they will not run for re-election

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🚀 Discover this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: AP Analysis,congress,reelection ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — It's starting to look like an exodus. Dozens of members of the US House of Representatives have announced that they will not run for re-election, creating a record number of seats at this point in the midterm election cycle. Some are looking for other offices, while others are retiring after decades of service. A few members are leaving rather than running in unfamiliar districts after their state leaders redrew boundaries during an unusual wave of redistricting. Read more:…

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The White House says Trump will pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Vasquez in a campaign finance case

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✨ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,presidential pardons,Puerto Rico,Wanda Vázquez 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intends to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said Friday. Vasquez pleaded guilty last August to campaign finance violations in a federal case that authorities say also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. She is scheduled to be sentenced later this month. Read more: Hegseth visits Puerto Rico as the United States ramps up military operations in the Caribbean Federal prosecutors were…

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Watch: Trump attends the ceremony to rename Southern Boulevard in his honor in Florida

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🚀 Read this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,florida,mar-a-lago ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: President Donald Trump on Friday attended a ceremony at his home in Florida to mark the renaming of a 4-mile (6-kilometer) stretch of road from the airport to his home at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach as President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. Watch the event in the video player above. “This is a very important step,” Trump said as he thanked local officials for their dedication. "When people see that beautiful sign beautifully lit at night and it says 'Donald J.…

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The Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey

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🚀 Read this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Department of Justice,Jacob Frey,minneapolis,minnesota,Tim Walz 💡 **What You’ll Learn**: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey obstructed enforcement of federal immigration laws through public statements they made, according to two people familiar with the matter. The investigation focused on a possible violation of the conspiracy statute, the people said. He watches: Minnesota state leaders call for calm as protests escalate and Trump intensifies his threats The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity…

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Student loan borrowers will not have their wages garnished if they default, the Trump administration says in reversing policy

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💥 Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: department of education,student loan debt,student loans ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: In a reversal of a recently announced policy, the Education Department said Friday it will postpone seeking wage garnishment, forfeit tax refunds and collect other interest from federal student loan borrowers in the event of default. He watches: What does the end of the Biden-era student loan program mean for borrowers? The delay in collections will allow distressed borrowers more time to rehabilitate their loans and “enable the department to implement key student loan repayment reforms” passed…

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Watch: Trump praises Iran for canceling hundreds of executions

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🚀 Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,Iran,iran protests ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: President Donald Trump took the unusual step on Friday when he praised the Iranian government for not pursuing the executions of what he said were supposed to be hundreds of political prisoners. Watch Trump's remarks in the video player above. “Iran has canceled the execution of more than 800 people,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. "And I very much respect the fact that…

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WATCH: Trump blames Democrats for rural health care struggles at roundtable event

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🚀 Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics 📖 📂 **Category**: Donald Trump news,health care,rural health,rural health transformation program ✅ **What You’ll Learn**: US President Donald Trump used a rural health care event at the White House on Friday to level sharp criticism at former President Barack Obama and Democrats. Watch the event in the video player above. The president quickly turned his rural health care forum into a grievance session against Democrats and a boasting session about the votes he received in rural America. "All I care about is the rural community... We take care of these…

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