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Agriculture Department initiates process targeting bedrock conservation policy that protects 45 million acres of national forests

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The president confirms a meeting with his Russian counterpart will go ahead on US soil on 15 August.

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A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy that "you're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.

From sharing information and shopping immigrant-owned businesses to donating to nonprofits, here are seven ways Chicagoans can help immigrant communities in the city.

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