A failed week: Minnesota lawmakers head to brink of shutdown
While money isn't the issue for the Minnesota budget, the biggest sticking points are around policy, including public safety funding and police oversight.
House Dems call on JPMorgan Chase to refund pandemic-era overdraft fees
House Democrats from New York urged JPMorgan Chase in a letter to refund overdraft fees collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deal reached on Minnesota business relief bill; some money will go to riot-damaged businesses
Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to $150 million in business relief, though only a fraction of the money will go to businesses damaged by the 2020 civil unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq
The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.
Minnesota is forgiving 2020 jobless benefits and PPP loans. So where's the money?
About 500,000 Minnesotans are in line to get money back from the tax break on the first $10,200 of 2020 unemployment benefits.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci
A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes for comparing mask mandate to Holocaust
“I'm truly sorry for offending people with remarks about the Holocaust," the Georgia Republican said.
'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings
President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
Minnesota landlords sue to stop eviction ban, lawmakers say it's moot
Minnesota's biggest landlord group is suing Gov. Tim Walz to force a sudden end to the state's eviction ban.
Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies
President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.
Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results
The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal to end eviction moratorium
Lawmakers in the House and Senate Housing Committee reached a deal Monday to end the current eviction moratorium in Minnesota.
Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report
A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.
Minnesota lawmakers return to Capitol for special session to finish budget
Minnesota lawmakers return to the State Capitol for a special session Monday, where they need to finish a new budget by the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown.
Justice official resigning amid uproar over seized Democrats' data
John Demers, the DOJ’s top national security official, is resigning after revelations that the department secretly seized records from Democrats and media members.
New PM of Israel Naftali Bennett gets to work after Netanyahu ousted
For the first time in 12 years, Israel has a new government and a new prime minister.
Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle
President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.
Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
G-7 Summit: Biden wants fellow leaders to call out, compete with China
China is not a G-7 member, but it was a top priority for President Biden on the second day of this year's summit.