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Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. Today, how Myanmar’s civil war is complicating earthquake relief efforts, possible effects of President Trump's upcoming tariffs and the Catholic Church's first millennial saint.

But first, how taxpayers helped finance Kristi Noem’s travel and political rise.

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President Donald Trump stands with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem during a campaign town hall on Oct. 14, 2024, in Oaks, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Kristi Noem refused to say who financed some of her travel. It was taxpayers who were on the hook

An Associated Press analysis has found that South Dakota taxpayers subsidized Gov. Kristi Noem's cross-country campaigning for President Donald Trump to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. More than $150,000 in expenses tied to her state-provided security detail appear related to political activity as she boosted her political profile before Trump tapped her to become the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Read more.

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A volunteer drives an excavator to help rescue operations near Maharmyatmuni pagoda after an earthquake in Mandalay, central Myanmar, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw)

What to know about Myanmar’s civil war, which is complicating earthquake relief efforts

The Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar has been plagued by wars and natural disasters since it became independent from Britain in 1948. Relief efforts from Friday’s devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which left over 1,600 people dead, are especially complicated as the country has been embroiled in civil war since 2021. Read more. 

Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. At stake are family budgets, America’s prominence as the world’s leading financial power and the structure of the global economy. Read more.

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A Tesla driver shrugs while passing protesters against Tesla CEO Elon Musk in San Francisco on Saturday. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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Earthquake aftermath: Extensive damage seen in Myanmar's capital after massive earthquake

First millennial saint: Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims venerate the Catholic Church’s newest saint

Bites out of the sun: Skygazers across Europe enthralled by partial solar eclipse

Small mountain, big tech: A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants

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