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Dale Willman
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. Police in Minneapolis are stepping up patrols near schools and houses of worship over the next week for following a shooting at a Catholic church that left two children dead and 18 other people injured. Matt Sepik of Minnesota Public radio reports.
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Matt Sepik
A 23 year old former student at Annunciation Catholic School shot more than 100 rifle rounds through windows of the adjacent church on Wednesday as children gathered for Mass to celebrate the first week of classes. Assistant Minneapolis Police Chief Christopher Gaters says officers from his and other agencies are boosting their presence at schools and religious.
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Christopher Gaters
Institutions in their downtime, where they will be patrolling facilities of worship, school facilities, and making certain that they're being seen and people are being kept safe.
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Matt Sepik
The attacker, who died by suicide, did not enter the church. Police say its practice of locking doors after the start of services likely saved many lives. For NPR News, I'm Matt Sepik in Minneapolis.
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Dale Willman
A federal judge heard arguments Friday on President Trump's effort to fire a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board. But as NPR's Scott Horsley reports, the judge has yet to issue a ruling on that matter.
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Scott Horsley
Fed Governor Lisa Cook is challenging the president's decision announc in a social media post to oust her from the central bank. By law, Fed governors can only be removed for cause. Cook says unproven claims from a Trump loyalist that she made false statements on a mortgage application don't meet that standard. A Justice Department lawyer disagreed, arguing it's up to the president to decide what's a fireable offense and that judges can't second guess that Trump has been unusually critical of the Fed for not lowering interest rates. Critics say the attack on Cook is simply a way for Trump to exert more control over the central bank. The Fed says it will abide by any decision, but urge the to act quickly to remove the cloud of uncertainty. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
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Dale Willman
The White House is using a rare maneuver called a pocket rescission to try to cut almost $5 billion that lawmakers had already approved for foreign aid. The move comes so late in the fiscal year that Congress does not have enough time to have the final say. NPR's Gabrielle Emmanuel has more.
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Gabrielle Emmanuel
The money was appropriated for things like UN Peacekeepers and development assistance. Mitchell Warren heads avac, an HIV group that sued the administration earlier this to release appropriated funds. He says this move is not just about cutting foreign assistance.
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Scott Horsley
This is fundamentally about who controls the federal budget.
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Gabrielle Emmanuel
Constitutionally, it's clear that Congress holds the power of the purse. And the US Government Accountability Office says pocket rescissions are illegal. But the Trump administration says it's prepared to defend the use of this tactic in court. Gabriela Emanuel, NPR News.
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Dale Willman
Stocks fared poorly Friday on Wall Street. The Dow Jones industrial Average closed down 92 points, the S&P 500 was down by 41 points, and the NASDAQ closed down by 249 points. You're listening to NPR News. A conservative justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court has announced she'll not seek reelection. Wisconsin Public Radio's Anya Van Wagtendonk has our reports.
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Anya Van Wagtendonk
Justice Rebecca Bradley said she won't seek a second year. In a statement, she blamed partisanship on the court and said she will seek a different path to, quote, rebuild the conservative movement and fight for liberty. The conservative firebrand has become known for sharply worded dissents in recent years after liberal justices took a majority on the state court two years ago and solidified it for years to come. Earlier this spring, those election wins each followed the most expensive court races in American history. Bradley could have seen similar stakes in her re election bid. In stepping down, she sets up a wide open race. For NPR news, I'm Anya VanWagtendonk in Madison.
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Dale Willman
At President Trump's urging, Missouri is now becoming the latest state to consider redrawing its U.S. house districts ahead of next year's midterm elections. Trump wants to increase the chances that his party will maintain control of the House. Missouri's governor said Friday he's calling a special legislative session to redraw the districts. His announcement comes just hours after the Texas governor signed a new law that will give the GOP a chance to win five more seats. Lee Corso will retire Saturday from ESPN's College Game Day broadcast. Corso turned 90 in August and has been a part of the show since it began in 1987. He's well known for using mascot headgear in his predictions of who will win the game. His last prediction comes just before the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.
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