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Greenland’s Biggest Band Is Thrust Into an Uneasy Spotlight

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook.​With President Trump threatening to seize the territory, curious listeners have discovered its poppy rock group Nanook. ​Read More

Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging
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Trump Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsA flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even a song used by the white nationalist right.​A flurry of posts from the White House, Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security have included images, slogans and even...

How the Trump Administration Hobbled Federal Labor Unions
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How the Trump Administration Hobbled Federal Labor Unions

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement?​With 300,000 employees gone and collective-bargaining rights eliminated, the administration has hobbled organized labor. Did it also start a movement? ​Read More

Chris Madel Ends Run for Minnesota Governor, Citing Immigration Crackdown
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Chris Madel Ends Run for Minnesota Governor, Citing Immigration Crackdown

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsChris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis.​Chris Madel, a defense lawyer, called the operation “simply a disaster.” His decision comes two days after a second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. ​Read...

Justice Dept. Drops Charges of Assault of an Officer in Minnesota
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Justice Dept. Drops Charges of Assault of an Officer in Minnesota

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsIt appeared to be the first time that the department has backed away from pursuing a case of an assault against a federal agent in Minnesota since the administration ramped up an immigration crackdown.​It appeared to be the first time that the department has backed away from pursuing a case of...

Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?
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Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Minnesota’s Voter Rolls?

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about the Trump administration’s motives.​The Justice Department has urged Minnesota to hand over voters’ private data. It is part of a national push that has raised concerns about...