McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin announces cancer diagnosis
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Wednesday he has a “serious but curable form of cancer.”
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
The planning was extensive, the transcripts show, and began as early as four days before the election, when state party officials began discussing whether Nevada’s Republican secretary of state would sign off on the alternate slate of electors.
President of Somalia visits the Twin Cities
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population outside of Africa and several people shared what it means to have the President visit the Twin Cities.
Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population outside of Africa and several people shared what it means to have the President visit the Twin Cities.
Early voting on record pace in Minneapolis
Early voting started just about two weeks ago and it is already at a record pace in Minneapolis, according to city officials.
Early voting started just about two weeks ago and it is already at a record pace in Minneapolis, according to city officials.
Mike Lindell says FBI seized his phone at Hardee's in Mankato, Minnesota
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell said Tuesday that federal agents seized his cellphone and questioned him about a Colorado clerk who has been charged in what prosecutors say was a "deceptive scheme" to breach voting system technology used across the country.
Senator Klobuchar shares 'traumatic' memories from Minnesota State Fair
Senator Amy Klobuchar, after being out at the Minnesota State Fair all day, stopped in to talk about her fair memories during our FOX 9 evening news.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, after being out at the Minnesota State Fair all day, stopped in to talk about her fair memories during our FOX 9 evening news.
Students react to possible student loan forgiveness
President Biden is expected to announce Wednesday a plan to forgive some student debt.
President Biden is expected to announce Wednesday a plan to forgive some student debt.
DOJ reportedly investigating Trump’s conduct, conversations as part of 2020 election probe
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating the actions and correspondence of former President Trump in its investigation of his inner circle’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Congress considering gas tax holiday as Minnesotans pay more at pump
High gas prices this summer have drivers feeling the pain each time they pull up to the pump, but would a gas tax holiday being approved by Congress help?
High gas prices this summer have drivers feeling the pain each time they pull up to the pump, but would a gas tax holiday being approved by Congress help?
Cheney: President Trump said Pence 'deserved' hanging
Rep. Liz Cheney says testimony will show then-President Trump approved of chants by supporters calling for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged, reportedly saying: "maybe our supporters had the right idea. Mike Pence deserves it."
Rep. Liz Cheney says testimony will show then-President Trump approved of chants by supporters calling for Vice President Mike Pence to be hanged, reportedly saying: "maybe our supporters had the right idea. Mike Pence deserves it."
DFL Sen. Omar Fateh faces two ethics complaints
A Senate ethics panel is considering whether to pursue an investigation of DFL Sen. Omar Fateh over two Republican complaints that accuse him of seeking state grant money for a Somali media outlet that ran free ads for him in 2020, and his ties to a federal voter fraud case.
A Senate ethics panel is considering whether to pursue an investigation of DFL Sen. Omar Fateh over two Republican complaints that accuse him of seeking state grant money for a Somali media outlet that ran free ads for him in 2020, and his ties to a federal voter fraud case.
Prosecutors debunk Colorado clerk's 2020 presidential election fraud claims
Prosecutors in a western Colorado county say they found no evidence of tampering in the 2020 presidential election as alleged by a clerk who has become a prominent voice among those promoting former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election.
Prosecutors in a western Colorado county say they found no evidence of tampering in the 2020 presidential election as alleged by a clerk who has become a prominent voice among those promoting former President Donald Trump’s false claims of a stolen election.
OAN admits ‘no widespread voter fraud’ by election workers after settling defamation lawsuit
Two Georgia election workers filed a defamation lawsuit against One America News Network (OAN) after the news channel accused them of committing voter fraud to change the outcome of the presidential election in Georgia.
Two Georgia election workers filed a defamation lawsuit against One America News Network (OAN) after the news channel accused them of committing voter fraud to change the outcome of the presidential election in Georgia.
Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the abortion rights vote "one of the most important" saying in part "it deals with one of the most difficult decisions a woman has to make in her life.”
Biden on Walter Mondale: A giant in American political history
President Joe Biden remembered his colleague and friend former Vice President Walter Mondale at Mondale's memorial service on May 1, 2022.
President Joe Biden remembered his colleague and friend former Vice President Walter Mondale at Mondale's memorial service on May 1, 2022.
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
A new batch of startling evidence shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
Ocean shipping restrictions sponsored by Klobuchar bill passes U.S. Senate
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.
A bill that passed the U.S. Senate would force ocean going shippers to prioritize American goods sitting at U.S. ports.