Biden, Harris visit Atlanta to push for voting reform bill

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Atlanta on Tuesday to discuss the need for federal legislation to protect the right to vote. But some civil rights activists, uninterested in another speech, don’t want to hear it.

Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill

President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.

Minneapolis mayor, city council sworn in, detail plans for 2022

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the new City Council were sworn in Monday and detailed their plans for the city in 2022.

Former Kim Potter Prosecutor: Early offer to discuss plea deal rebuffed

Imran Ali is still getting hate mail, eight months after he stepped down as prosecutor in the case against former Brooklyn Center Police Officer Kim Potter. 

Flags fly at half-staff Saturday to honor Sen. Harry Reid

Following a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, to honor the life of Sen. Harry Reid.

State of the Union: Biden to address Congress on March 1

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has invited President Joe Biden to deliver his first State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, March 1.

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison tests positive for COVID-19

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

U.S. Capitol security gets more support one year after insurrection

One year after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol hoping to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden as the next president, security procedures have improved.

U.S. Capitol security gets more support one year after insurrection
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One year after a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol hoping to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden as the next president, security procedures have improved.

Walz: People need 'patience' about testing supply amid omicron surge

Gov. Tim Walz says the state and its primary COVID-19 testing provider were not caught off guard by a surge in demand that has led to shortages of at-home tests and long lines at state sites.

Fencing goes up in St. Paul ahead of federal trial for officers in George Floyd death
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Fencing was being put up on Tuesday outside the Federal Courthouse in St. Paul ahead of the trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights.

Walz: People need 'patience' about testing supply amid omicron surge
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Gov. Tim Walz says the state and its primary COVID-19 testing provider were not caught off guard by a surge in demand that has led to shortages of at-home tests and long lines at state sites.

Minnesota to open 3 more COVID testing sites as demand surges

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday the state will open three more COVID-19 community testing sites, including two in the Twin Cities metro, as demand for tests surges.

NY attorney general subpoenas Donald Trump, 2 eldest children

The New York attorney general has issued subpoenas for former President Donald Trump and his 2 eldest children as part of a problem of the family's business.

President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices

President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.

Biden, Harris to deliver remarks on anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

President Joe Biden on Thursday will mark the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. A number of other events are also planned.

Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations

The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.

Biden signs $768B defense spending bill into law

“The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country’s national defense,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.