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With a major shift in our politics underway in this country, 1A is drilling down on what's at stake for you and our democracy. In our weekly series, If You Can Keep It, we put these changes into focus and answer your questions about the impact of the Trump administration on the U.S. Join us every Monday for If You Can Keep It on the 1A podcast from NPR and WAMU. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Matiglay. The man suspected of shooting two state lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses is under arrest. 57-year-old Vance Belter was taken into custody last night following what one local police chief calls the largest manhunt in the state's history.

Authorities say Belter was found near his home in Greenisle, Minnesota. He's facing two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. Investigators believe Belter was the person dressed as a member of law enforcement who shot and killed State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at their home in Brooklyn Park early Saturday. Hortman was the

top Democrat in the state house. Police believe it was also Belter who later shot and wounded state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at their home, less than 10 miles from Brooklyn Park. Authorities say the attacks were targeted. Flooding in West Virginia has left at least five people dead. The torrential rains damaged roads, bridges, and highways in areas of Wheeling and Ohio County in the state's north. The New York Times is reporting the Trump administration is pausing most federal immigration raids on farms, hotels, and

restaurants in the U.S. It cites three U.S. officials with knowledge of the change. Yvette Fernandez with.S. officials with knowledge of the change. Yvette Fernandez with the Mountain West News Bureau says over the weekend, hospitality workers in Las Vegas spoke out about the raids that have been carried out by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Protesters in Las Vegas chanted and carried signs supporting diversity and immigrant workers. The Culinary Union represents thousands of immigrant members who are cooks, dishwashers, and hotel housekeepers.

Union spokesperson Ted Papageorge says he's not surprised at the backlash over workplace ice raids. There does need to be a process for these folks that have been here for a long time and they're working, providing the greatest economy on earth, the ability to grow and prosper. Papa George says he hopes the administration will stick to going after criminals rather than hardworking people. For NPR News, I'm Yvette Fernandez in Las Vegas. Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire.

Here's the BBC's Hugo Bacchega. Here in Jerusalem, we heard loud explosions as air defense systems tried to intercept missiles. Rescue teams continued to search for people who could be under the rubble of a building that partially collapsed in a city in central Israel. Now Haifa, which is a major city in the north, was also hit.

In Iran, the Israeli attacks continue. More attacks are being reported this morning. The authorities there say that at least 220 people have been killed since Friday. That's the BBC's Hugo Bachega reporting. This is NPR News. Stocks on Wall Street ended last week sharply lower as Israel and Iran began attacking each other. The Dow lost 769 points on Friday or nearly 1.8 percent. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq also lost more

than 1 percent as oil prices rose. Wall Street futures are higher this morning. Dow futures are up 188 points. NASDAQ futures are up 146. Golfer JJ Spahn is celebrating a win at the US Open, his first victory in a major. Spahn sank a 64-foot putt on the 18th hole to secure the win after rain halted play for a time yesterday at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.

In Major League Baseball Shohei Otani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is scheduled to pitch tonight for the first time in nearly two years. As Steve Futterman reports, he's been recovering from injury. It is one of the most anticipated returns in many years. The last time Shohei Otani pitched was in September 2023 when he was still with the LA Angels. Otani suffered an elbow injury and underwent surgery. Last year after leaving the Angels and joining the Dodgers, Otani still played but only as a designated hitter. LA manager Dave Roberts on Sunday said this first pitching appearance will be very short. I don't know if it's gonna be one one or two innings, but you know, my guess is probably an inning to start.

Otani will be the Dodgers starter during his time pitching with the Angels. Otani won 38 games. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles. I'm Dave Mattingly, NPR News in Washington. Hola, it's Sarah Gonzalez. I'm Dave Manningley, NPR News in Washington.