Trump fires inspectors general: What to know

The Trump administration has fired about 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies.

Rival MN girls basketball teams raise awareness for MS
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Rival Twin Cities girls basketball teams come together to raise awareness for MS as both coaches battle it. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the story.

CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin

The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday

New campaign in Mpls to combat sex trafficking
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A new campaign has been launched in Minneapolis to help combat sex trafficking, with the help from survivors. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

Declassified JFK files: When will they be released, what we know about them

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump is ordering the release of classified documents surrounding the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Laken Riley Act will be first bill Trump signs

The bill is named after Laken Riley, a nursing student who was killed last year. The legislation would require federal officials to detain any unauthorized immigrant arrested or charged with a violent crime.

King family responds to Trump's order to declassify assassination files

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is reacting to an executive order issued on Thursday to declassify documents associated with his assassination.

Trump signs order declassifying files on JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. assassinations

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to declassify remaining federal records relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr.

Trump says Canada can become a US state to avoid tariffs

On Thursday, President Donald Trump promised tax cuts for U.S.-based manufacturing and threatened tariffs on those who didn’t comply.

Gov. Walz unveils $887 million infrastructure plan at Rapidan Dam

Governor Tim Walz unveiled his proposed 2025 infrastructure plan on Thursday that includes $887 million for projects that “protect Minnesota’s drinking water, keep communities safe, and support housing development."

Mpls leaders hold firm on immigration policy
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The Justice Department issued a memo on Tuesday, instructing federal prosecutors to investigate ? and possibly charge ? state and local officials who refuse to cooperate with the Trump administration?s crackdown on illegal immigration.

What is DEI and what do the employees do? Here's why Trump placed federal staff on leave

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered that all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off—part of his administration's goal to eliminate affirmative action efforts within the federal government. 

Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.

What is a Roman salute? Term trends after Elon Musk's gesture at Trump Inauguration Parade

A gesture made by Elon Musk while he was speaking at President Donald Trump's Inauguration Parade Monday evening caused a stir online, with some people noting that the tech billionaire's straight-arm movement looked like a Nazi salute. 

MN AG Ellison joins lawsuit over Trump birthright citizenship order

President Trump signed nearly 100 executive orders on Inauguration Day, including one that ends birthright citizenship for some children. Minnesota's Attorney General has now joined a lawsuit to sue him over it.