North Dakotans strongly support the job President Donald Trump has done in his first month of office but are less enthusiastic about early efforts closer to home from state lawmakers, according to a new statewide poll. The poll of 500 likely voters[...]
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Trade Wars Erupt
Trade tensions are escalating fast. President Trump’s new tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a doubling of duties on Chinese goods to 20%—are already triggering retaliation. Canada and Mexico are preparing their own tariffs, and China is hitting back with[...]
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Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia
The Trump administration is exploring ways to ease sanctions on Russia, a move that could reshape U.S. foreign policy and its role in the Ukraine war. The White House has asked officials to draft a list of potential sanctions relief, signaling a[...]
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Hegseth orders suspension of cyber, information operations planning against Russia
The U.S. military’s cyber operations against Russia have been put on pause, a decision that’s already raising alarms in Washington. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down on cyber- and information-operations planning, reportedly as part of an effort[...]
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ND farmer Weather Service cuts threaten science of farming
Knowing weather patterns is part of farmers’ skillset, helping them protect their land and profits. But a North Dakota producer worries about the future of those tools as the Trump administration cuts staff at the National Weather Service. Reports surfaced late last[...]
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President Trump Meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Devolves Into Ugly Display of Diplomacy
Diplomacy is often a careful dance, but President Trump’s tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made it clear—this was a confrontation, not a negotiation. In a globally broadcast Oval Office meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressed Zelenskyy on gratitude[...]
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Government Review Finds Minot’s Social Security Office
Changes may be coming to Minot’s Social Security office, but officials say there’s no cause for alarm—at least not yet. A federal review is underway, examining office leases nationwide, with an eye toward cost savings. While the Minot location is included in[...]
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Recapping the Last Week in the Ukrainian War, Diplomacy, and Peace Prospects
Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And make no mistake, it was Russia’s invasion that triggered the wider war — when Ukraine defended itself rather than lay down and accept Russian occupation. To catch up on both the[...]
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US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won’t sign minerals deal
Access to Starlink has been a lifeline for Ukraine, but now it’s part of a high-stakes negotiation. U.S. officials have reportedly pressured Kyiv to open its critical mineral reserves—offering continued access to Elon Musk’s satellite network in return. With Ukraine rejecting a[...]
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Major Military Shake Up: Joint Chiefs chair, CNO, Air Force vice chief, three top JAGs to be replaced
A shake-up is underway at the Pentagon. President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are replacing top military leaders, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chief of naval operations, and several other key officials. The move comes amid[...]
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Pentagon to fire up to 61,000 workers, starting with 5,400 next week, says DOD
The Pentagon is set to cut 5,400 civilian jobs next week—the first wave in a broader effort to shrink its workforce by up to eight percent. With a focus on probationary employees, the move aligns with a White House push to eliminate[...]
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Trump administration gives schools a DEI deadline or risk losing federal money
The Trump administration is taking aim at diversity programs in education, warning schools and universities to eliminate race-based policies or risk losing federal funding. A new Education Department memo gives institutions just 14 days to comply, raising alarms about financial aid, admissions,[...]
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Alberta’s red tape blocks trade for Saskatchewan farm retailer, as U.S. tariff threats continue
Alberta’s regulations are proving to be a significant hurdle for Todd Taylor, co-owner of Dwayne Enterprises in Melfort, Saskatchewan. He faces considerable frustration trying to sell oversized grain equipment across the provincial border. Despite the potential market in Alberta, the stringent hauling[...]
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A beginner’s guide to elections in Ukraine (also suitable for US presidents)
Donald Trump’s latest comments on Ukraine are raising eyebrows—and spreading misinformation. He called President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” with a “4% approval rating” and suggested Ukraine should hold elections despite the ongoing war. The reality? Ukrainian law suspends elections under martial law,[...]
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FEMA halts enforcement of flood protection rule for public buildings
FEMA is stepping back from a key rule meant to protect public buildings from flood damage, a move experts say could put communities at risk. The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard required structures in flood zones to be rebuilt with future flooding[...]
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Ukraine will ‘never accept’ outcome of peace negotiations without Ukraine’s participation, Zelensky says
Ukraine isn’t just a stakeholder in this war—it’s the battleground. President Volodymyr Zelensky made that clear, rejecting any peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia that leave Ukraine on the sidelines. His remarks come as reports emerge of a U.S.-Russia meeting in[...]