Tag: president
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After Last Week’s Big Win, Gingrich Shares What Trump Does Next
After President Donald Trump’s major victory last week, Newt Gingrich appeared on Fox Business Monday to assess what the administration does next. Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law … Full story: https://www.aol.com/last-week-big-win-gingrich-232558779.html
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Hmong, Somali communities in Minnesota raise concern over Trump’s new travel ban
The White House’s new travel ban takes effect on June 9. The 19 countries listed as a security concern by President Trump also include some of Minnesota’s largest immigrant communities. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has only grown in 5 decades
In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the designation to the entire month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed the name to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. President … Full story: https://www.al.com/native-american-news/2025/05/asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-has-only-grown-in-5-decades.html
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Hmong community celebrates Fresno Unified’s new superintendent
With roughly 36 weeks left in the year, Musk could spend between 36 and 72 more days aiding President Trump this year—on top of the roughly 90 days he’s already been there. Tesla’s net income dropped … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-community-celebrates-fresno-unifieds-060910063.html
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First Take: Stearns Bank President Heather Plumski
Stearns Bank announces new president Heather Plumski, who’s keeping small businesses in mind amid a rapidly changing environment. Full story: https://tcbmag.com/first-take-stearns-bank-president-heather-plumski/
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How the Trump administration’s policies are affecting farmers
Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how President Trump’s tariffs and funding cuts could affect Minnesota farmers. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/03/13/how-the-trump-administrations-policies-are-affecting-farmers
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Phelps introduces bill to call in Legislature if federal funding is frozen
State Rep. Christian Phelps has introduced legislation that would require the Legislature to convene in a special session if “the U.S. President abuses power and freezes already-approved funds to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/phelps-introduces-bill-call-legislature-045900244.html
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President Carter’s legacy includes policies which helped bring more Hmong people to Minnesota
The official state funeral for America’s 39th president Jimmy Carter is Jan. 9 and many Minnesotans are reflecting on Carter’s lasting impact. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/01/08/president-carters-legacy-includes-policies-which-helped-bring-more-hmong-to-minnesota
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5 ways Jimmy Carter’s presidency touched Minnesota
From his vice presidential pick, to protecting the Boundary Waters and more, much of former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy passes through Minnesota. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/12/31/5-ways-jimmy-carters-presidency-touched-minnesota
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Jimmy Carter had local connections beyond his VP, including work here with Habitat for Humanity
President Jimmy Carter had several Minnesotans in his cabinet and Walter “Fritz” Mondale, as his vice president, would help redefine that office. Mondale, was similar in background and in his … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/jimmy-carter-had-local-connections-013300152.html
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Harris zeroes in on Asian American voters in campaign’s final stretch
Vice President Harris is zeroing in on specific communities of Asian American voters in key swing states as she looks to turn out every voter she can in what is expected to be an incredibly close … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=671d17de5b4a449384a0e34abed0b11e&url=https%3a%2f%2fthehill.com%2fhomenews%2fcampaign%2f4946826-vice-president-harris-asian-american-voters%2f&c=17455056016107143344&mkt=en-us
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Trump keeps up pace in last stretch before election
So the countdown continues on the presidential election, now just days away and looming large on the calendar. As is his habit, former president Donald Trump is on the road and eager to reach out to … Full story: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/oct/24/inside-beltway-donald-trump-keeps-pace-last-stretc/
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Hmong Minnesotans who support Walz hope to sway fellow swing state communities
Hmong Minnesotans were among those who watched as Gov. Tim Walz was catapulted onto the Democratic presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris two months ago. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/hmong-minnesotans-walz-support-swing-states/
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UPDATE: Trump answers question about affordable housing, outlines new IVF plan at La Crosse town hall
Republican nominee for president Donald Trump answers questions from Tulsi Gabbard and Coulee Region locals at La Crosse event … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/update-trump-answers-question-about-affordable-housing-outlines-new-ivf-plan-at-la-crosse-town/article_605b22cf-4daf-5412-98e9-1573938e66f1.html
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UPDATE: Donald Trump takes the stage in La Crosse to address economy, inflation
Republican nominee for president Donald Trump touched down in La Crosse to discuss the economy and inflation Thursday evening … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/update-donald-trump-takes-the-stage-in-la-crosse-to-address-economy-inflation/article_605b22cf-4daf-5412-98e9-1573938e66f1.html
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Donald Trump to address economy, inflation at La Crosse town hall event today
Former President Donald Trump is traveling to La Crosse to hold a town hall downtown this evening, where he is set to discuss the economy and inflation. The Republican nominee for president is … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66d3ec9f1eab47a994d04fedd6e49b6e&url=https%3a%2f%2fmadison.com%2fnews%2fstate-regional%2fgovernment-politics%2farticle_605b22cf-4daf-5412-98e9-1573938e66f1.html&c=14819821096699187065&mkt=en-us
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‘Breath of fresh air’: Kamala Harris’ presidential run inspires Minnesota’s South Asian community
South Asian and Indian voters in Minnesota say they’re excited that Kamala Harris is running for president. Minnesota has 53,000 Indian Americans. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/election-2024/kamala-harris-minnesota-indian-south-asian-voters/
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Mary Sanchez: If Kamala Harris is a DEI vice president, is Usha Vance a DEI bride?
That’s a leg up to success that doesn’t play out for all Asian groups. Others — Hmong, Vietnamese, Koreans — had different starts in life, with the first generation migrating often without English … Full story: https://www.sunjournal.com/2024/08/11/mary-sanchez-if-kamala-harris-is-a-dei-vice-president-is-usha-vance-a-dei-bride/