Top Stories

• Supreme Court Rules on Asylum Seekers: The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a significant tool, ruling that the U.S. can turn away asylum-seekers at the border. (mpr_news)
• Major NBA Trade: The Charlotte Hornets have traded point guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid, draft picks, and pick swaps. (mpr_news)
• Middle East Tensions and Oil Markets: Global oil prices spiked and subsequently eased following an attack in the Strait of Hormuz that halted an evacuation plan. (al_jazeera)
• Minneapolis Police Staffing: A Hennepin County judge has threatened to hold Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in contempt of court over the city's failure to meet minimum police staffing levels. (mpr_news)
• Democratic Party Shifts: Analysts are examining how a major win by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) could fundamentally alter the future of the Democratic Party. (tangle)

Left Perspective

• Immigration and Civil Liberties: Outlets highlight the Supreme Court's decision to allow the U.S. to turn away asylum-seekers, noting it makes entering the country far more difficult. (mpr_news) Additionally, the watchdog group Forum for Constitutional Rights has sued Homeland Security over records related to the goals and tactics of "Operation Metro Surge." (mpr_news)
• Historical Preservation Pushback: Former National Park Rangers are independently teaching Black history exhibits in Harpers Ferry after the Trump administration axed the original programming. (mpr_news)
• Local Civic Friction: Coverage emphasizes local political battles, including a judge's contempt threat against Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over police staffing (mpr_news), the Minneapolis City Council voting 9-2 to repeal a longstanding ban on adult bathhouses (mpr_news), and Google hosting a packed open house to ease community concerns over a proposed data center in Hermantown. (mpr_news)

Right Perspective

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International View

• Venezuela Earthquakes: Rescuers are searching for victims in collapsed buildings after two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela near Caracas. The death toll has climbed to at least 164 killed and 971 injured. (mpr_news)
• Israel's Conflict Cycle: An analysis of Israel’s "forever wars" notes that despite shifting military fronts and ceasefires, the cycle of conflict continues with no clear finish line or lasting security gains. (al_jazeera)
• World Cup Group Stage: The U.S. men's national team fell to Turkey 3-2 but had already clinched a spot in the Round of 32 (mpr_news). Meanwhile, the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 to win Group F and advance to the knockout rounds. (al_jazeera)

Underreported

• Commemorating the Battle of Greasy Grass: Native American tribes are marking the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn—known as the Battle of Greasy Grass—with traditional horse races, dance, and song. (mpr_news)
• End of an Era for Local Media: Twin Cities LGBTQ+ publication Lavender Magazine, founded in 1995, printed its final issue. (mpr_news)
• Senate Hearing Clash: A Senate hearing involving Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin grew heated amid questioning over child separation policies. (tangle)
• Local Sports and Recreation: Minnesota sisters, ages 12 and 15, broke state records by catching massive rainbow trout (mpr_news), while the sports world also reacts to the Toronto Tempo's Marina Mabrey tying the WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points. (al_jazeera)

Sources

mpr_news, tangle, al_jazeera