Minnesota sits atop the AL Central Source

Raid on a freelance journalist’s home and officer was in connection to a leaked police report about the death of a public defender Source

While many are gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend, state lawmakers in Illinois are getting ready for a potential budget battle; After months in court, parts of President Trump’s temporary travel ban finally took effect Thursday night. Source

The retailer’s super-fast shipping and ubiquitous cloud-computing service have a high environmental cost, activists say Source

Attorney General Barr gets unilateral power to investigate Russia probe; Tribute to unsung heros’ of the school system. Source

Man sentenced to life in prison in Jayme Closs case; Texas school bus driver gives more than just a ride. Source

Trump administration blocked from moving $1 billion that was previously appropriated for other areas within the Defense Department o fund the border wall Source

Sir Kim Darroch, Britain’s ambassador to the United States, joins Major Garrett for this week’s edition of “The Takeout” to explain the special and deep relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. Source

Countdown to the Special Counsel’s report; On this day in history: Nixon visits China Source

Pelosi to Trump: No State of the Union address until government reopens; Cantor: I do think we’ll see a resolution soon. Source