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 new duties on U.S. agricultural products and restrictions on American firms. With North
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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 shift toward diplomatic and economic negotiations with Moscow. While the details remain unclear,
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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 to bring Russia to the negotiating table over Ukraine. Critics argue the move
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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 week that hundreds of probationary employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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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 and ceasefire talks, while Zelenskyy pushed back, questioning what diplomacy with Russia really
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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 the assessment, statements from both the Social Security Administration and Sen. John Hoeven’s
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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 war and what’s been happening diplomatically, this video from the Kyiv Independent will
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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 demand for $500 billion in mineral wealth, tensions between President Zelenskiy and the
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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 broader efforts to roll back diversity initiatives and streamline the military’s leadership. With
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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 roles deemed non-essential. Officials insist it’s about efficiency, but concerns remain over the
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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, and even classroom discussions. Supporters call it a push for fairness, while critics
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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 permit process makes transactions nearly impossible. This issue highlights a broader concern about
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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, and Zelensky’s approval rating stands at 57%. Trump also falsely claimed Ukraine started
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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 in mind, but FEMA has quietly paused enforcement under a directive tied to
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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 Saudi Arabia, a meeting Kyiv says it wasn’t invited to. European officials echo
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The President of the USA by the name of Donald Trump has bandied about the idea of Canada joining the USA. I think this is a boffo idea, which could be achieved after a few minor pre-conditions are met: Canada would of course become thirteen American states, each with two Senators. If Wyoming and Alaska
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