Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.

Ambassador Taylor says Trump asked another diplomat about 'the investigations'

For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry.

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces new bill to make school days longer

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced a new bill on Wednesday, the Family Friendly Schools Act, to make school days longer by a total of three hours. 

Elizabeth Warren health care plan pledges no middle class tax increase

(AP) -- Elizabeth Warren promised Friday to spend more than $20 trillion over the next decade to provide government-funded health care to every American without raising middle class taxes -- finally offering ideas about how to implement the massive "Medicare for All" program without taking a larger bite out of most Americans' salaries.

President Trump only Republican on presidential primary ballot in Minnesota

President Donald Trump isn't the only Republican candidate running in the presidential primary, but he'll be the only choice on the ballot in Minnesota. 

Rep. Ilhan Omar to hold rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Minneapolis

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will hold a rally with Democratic Presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders in Minneapolis next Sunday. 

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar qualifies for Democratic debate in November

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has qualified for the Democratic debate in November, as her presidential campaign sees an uptick in donor contributions and a small bump in polls.

Chaotic scene as Republicans storm closed-door impeachment inquiry testimony

Republicans briefly brought the Democrat-led impeachment investigation to a halt Wednesday when around two dozen GOP House members stormed into a closed-door deposition with a Defense Department official. Democrats said the move compromised national security because some of the Republicans brought electronic devices into a secure room.

Poll: Klobuchar, other Democrats lead Trump in Minnesota

Four Democratic presidential contenders, including U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, hold leads over President Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups in Minnesota, according to a Minneapolis Star Tribune/Mason Dixon poll of voters in Minnesota.

With Trump rally just hours away, Target Center is ready inside and out

As President Donald Trump prepares to board Air Force One headed for Minneapolis, Target Center is ready, inside and outside, for his rally and any related protests downtown.

Second Lady, Lara Trump host 'Women for Trump' event in St. Paul

A visit from the President and Vice President has turned into a family affair as the Second Lady and Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump held a panel discussion focused on families Wednesday.

South Twin Cities metro area braces for Trump, Pence-related highway closures Thursday

People living and working in Minneapolis are planning for President Trump’s visit Thursday, but preparations are also underway in the south Twin Cities metro area as well.

Impeachment inquiry dominates discussion at Rep. Tom Emmer town hall

Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is continuing his town hall tour and Tuesday, he was in Anoka County during a tense time in national politics.