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 What you need to know about Trump's plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants
The Trump administration is in talks with the government of Laos to allow for the deportation of Lao and Hmong immigrants with criminal records from the United States, federal State Department officials confirmed Monday.
Revolution or realism? New Hampshire tests Democrats' call for change
The political world is looking to New Hampshire for answers in a primary election that hinges, above all, on change. It's a question shaped by ideology and perceptions of electability as much as generation.
Amazon wants Trump to testify about military contract awarded to Microsoft
Amazon accuses the president of interfering in the process over a personal rift with CEO Jeff Bezos. Microsoft won the Pentagon's $10 billion JEDI cloud computing contract after months of controversy.
U.S. says Chinese military stole 145 million Americans' data
Four Chinese have been formally charged, though they are unlikely to ever face trial. The four are accused of breaking into the computer networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of more than 145 million Americans.
It’s an election year, and that could mean more political grandstanding at the Legislature. The biggest accomplishment predicted for this session is a bonding bill.
Trump's $4.8 trillion budget proposal revisits rejected cuts
President Trump has unveiled a $4.8 trillion election year budget plan that recycles previously rejected cuts to domestic programs to promise a balanced budget in 15 years. That's while boosting the military and leaving Social Security and Medicare benefits untouched.
New Hampshire primary 2020: Sanders projected to win, Buttigieg second
Sen. Bernie Sanders is projected to win the New Hampshire Democratic primary, according to The Associated Press. Sanders was ahead throughout the night, but faced a close contest from Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind. Follow NPR's live coverage and analysis.
Legislative session that starts Tuesday could be light on accomplishments
There’s less pressure to be productive during this election-year legislative session, but be prepared to see plenty of grandstanding featuring a Republican-controlled Senate and DFL-controlled House.