Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

Russia launches attack on Ukraine amid push for peace
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Russia’s response to a new peace plan is to launch a new wave of attacks on Ukraine. The Trump administration is making another push to end the war, but as Doug Luzader reports for Washington this morning, the terms are still unclear.

Pentagon investigating Arizona Senator Mark Kelly over video

Arizona's senior senator is now under investigation by the Pentagon, after he took part in a video with other Democratic lawmakers where they told military members that they can "refuse illegal orders."

MN Paid Leave Law goes into effect on Jan. 1: What to know

Minnesota's new Paid Leave Law will take effect starting January 1, 2026. Here's everything that comes with the new law.

Federal investigation into Minnesota's 'terrorist' fraud called for by GOP

Republicans that represent Minnesota are calling on U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen to investigate what they are calling fraud that is “winding up in the hands of overseas terrorist organizations."

Minnesota brewers battle hemp ban: 2,700 jobs in danger

Minnesota brewers are raising concerns about new hemp laws that could significantly impact an industry that has created products for many.

Lawmakers vow action on new hemp THC law
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Lawmakers say they will fight to reverse new restrictions on hemp-derived THC products that were passed under the deal that ended the federal government shutdown.

Rep. Omar says Pres. Trump doesn't understand the protected status law for Somalis

While slamming the president as “deranged," Rep. Ilhan Omar said President Trump doesn't understand the laws governing Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, which the president has vowed to terminate.

MN leaders respond to Trump order on Somalis
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Minnesota leaders, including Rep. Ilhan Omar and Attorney General Keith Ellison, responded to President Trump's vow to end temporary protected status for Somalis in Minnesota.

Omar's response to Trump's order on Somalis in MN
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Rep. Ilhan Omar responded to President Trump's announcement that he plans to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota.

TSA employee shares impact of shutdown, $10k bonus
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TSA officers are receiving $10,000 bonuses for their dedication during the shutdown. Supervisory coordination center officer Alex Garcia was among the employees who received a bonus from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during her visit to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Sunday.

Progress on Russia-Ukraine peace plan talks
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There may have been progress toward a Ukraine peace deal over the weekend, but there’s still a great deal of uncertainty this morning. President Trump has been pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sign off, but as Doug Luzader reports from Washington this morning, the deadline may be changing.

Somali community protests President Trump's Truth Social Post to end TPS

President Trump has decided to end temporary deportation protections for Somalis living in Minnesota, sparking public opposition from the community.

Kristi Noem thanks Minneapolis-St. Paul TSA agents for shutdown service

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the MSP Airport on Sunday to personally thank TSA agents who worked without pay during the government shutdown.

House Speaker Demuth addresses fraud in Minnesota, run for governor

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Dehmith spoke about her goals for the state as she runs for governor against Tim Walz, who is running for his third term.

House Speaker Demuth talks MN fraud, run for governor
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Minnesota House Speaker Demuth spoke about her run for governor and addressed the widespread fraud that has taken place throughout the state under the Walz administration. FOX 9's Se Kwon spoke with her live about her response to fraud in Minnesota as well as her plan to improve public education.