Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

Treasury taking over defaulted student loans
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The Education Department is transferring the management of defaulted student loans to the Treasury Department. Education Secretary Linda McMahon says the new partnership will help streamline the process. The move comes as the Trump administration takes another step towards dismantling the Education Department.

ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know

President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."

Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.

Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

Push to ban crypto kiosks in MN amid scam surge
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Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to ban crypto kiosks in the state as scams rise. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more. 

Zumbrota City Council votes to hang old state flag
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The Zumbrota City Council has voted to no longer hang the new Minnesota state flag but the old one. The state flag only flies in the City Council chambers and no where else in the city. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more. 

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Iran war escalates as energy concerns grow
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The conflict with Iran is nearing its fourth week, and U.S. involvement shows no indication of winding down, despite President Trump saying otherwise. Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been targeted by both sides recently, driving up fuel prices at home. FOX’s Rebekah Castor has more from Washington.  

Trump Commander in Chief Trophy presentation [FULL]
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President Donald Trump participated in the Commander in Chief Trophy presentation at the White House on Friday morning, while also speaking on the Iran war and other news.

After sister’s overdose death, Circle Pines woman says kratom bill isn’t enough

A bill would enforce more stringent regulations on kratom and a similar supplement, something a Circle Pines woman who lost her sister to an overdose said is a positive step but does not do enough.

Push for kratom to be regulated in MN
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Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to regulate kratom in the state. Kratom is advertised as a mood-elevating substance that can help with anxiety, but it is highly addictive. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.

Minnesota's gambling loophole: Lawmakers tackle prediction markets

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota have faced obstacles, but now a new focus has emerged on banning prediction markets.