DOGE closures: List, timeline of government offices that may close this year
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
Hundreds of offices across the country will become empty this summer as the federal government plans to cancel leases. Here's the state-by-state list.
President Trump calls conviction 'bulls---'
Warning: Explicit language. During his remarks to the Department of Justice, President Donald Trump called his conviction "bulls---", when talking about the federal judge who dismissed his classified documents case.
Warning: Explicit language. During his remarks to the Department of Justice, President Donald Trump called his conviction "bulls---", when talking about the federal judge who dismissed his classified documents case.
Dr. Oz sidesteps senators’ questions about Medicaid cuts
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
Dr. Mehmet Oz is a former heart surgeon and TV personality.
JD Vance booed as he arrived at Kennedy Center concert
Vice-president JD Vance was met by a chorus of boos from the crowd as he took his seat at the Kennedy Center concert. Vance acknowledged the boos by shouting ?You ruined this place."
Vice-president JD Vance was met by a chorus of boos from the crowd as he took his seat at the Kennedy Center concert. Vance acknowledged the boos by shouting ?You ruined this place."
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Legislators push to reform state DWI laws [RAW]
Minnesota lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at making changes to Minnesota's DWI policies. The announcement took place at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, the site where two people were killed and nine others were injured by a suspected impaired driver.
Minnesota lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at making changes to Minnesota's DWI policies. The announcement took place at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, the site where two people were killed and nine others were injured by a suspected impaired driver.
Trump's anti-DEI crusade targets more than 50 universities: See the full list
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
President Trump’s campaign to end DEI programs nationwide is now targeting more than 50 universities for alleged racial discrimination.
DWI law reform proposed by MN lawmakers at site of Park Tavern fatal crash
Minnesota lawmakers announced bipartisan legislation on Friday to strengthen DWI policies in response to the fatal crash at Park Tavern in 2024.
Minnesota lawmakers announced bipartisan legislation on Friday to strengthen DWI policies in response to the fatal crash at Park Tavern in 2024.
Alcohol in Minnesota: Social districts, food trucks and food halls eyed by lawmakers
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping it can be an economic engine.
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping it can be an economic engine.
Alcohol sales at social districts, food halls
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine.
Minnesota is moving towards much more tolerance for alcohol sales, and both local governments and businesses are hoping their expansion could be an economic engine.
Legal sports betting bill introduced by MN House DFL lawmakers
Sports betting has another chance at becoming law in Minnesota, with proponents calling it an "opportunity to set a national standard for responsible sports betting."
Sports betting has another chance at becoming law in Minnesota, with proponents calling it an "opportunity to set a national standard for responsible sports betting."
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Trump meets NATO secretary general at White House [RAW]
President Donald Trump meets with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday.
President Donald Trump meets with NATO secretary general Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday.
President Donald Trump talks Canada tariffs
During a meeting with the NATO Secretary General at the White House, President Trump discussed Canadian tariffs, stating in part that "Canada only works as a state" and "they need us, we really don't need them."
During a meeting with the NATO Secretary General at the White House, President Trump discussed Canadian tariffs, stating in part that "Canada only works as a state" and "they need us, we really don't need them."
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
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Ethics subcommittee hearing on Sen. Mitchell [RAW]
The Senate ethics subcommittee is meeting Thursday morning. Republicans say they are presenting new evidence and a new complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is facing charges for allegedly burglarizing her stepmother’s home in 2024.
The Senate ethics subcommittee is meeting Thursday morning. Republicans say they are presenting new evidence and a new complaint against DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who is facing charges for allegedly burglarizing her stepmother’s home in 2024.
Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
MN law enforcement ICE cooperation would be required under new bill
A new bill would prevent Minnesota's agencies from prohibiting their employees from sharing immigration requested by ICE, and direct county attorneys to report undocumented persons who are arrested for a crime of violence – regardless of if they are charged.
A new bill would prevent Minnesota's agencies from prohibiting their employees from sharing immigration requested by ICE, and direct county attorneys to report undocumented persons who are arrested for a crime of violence – regardless of if they are charged.
Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director
The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
40B special election shifts MN House power balance
The Minnesota House 40B special election ended with DFL candidate David Gottfried winning the seat, leaving the House with an even split between the two parties. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full story.
The Minnesota House 40B special election ended with DFL candidate David Gottfried winning the seat, leaving the House with an even split between the two parties. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has the full story.
Minnesota’s education cut concerns: Walz and GOP battle over impact
On the morning after the Trump administration cut the Department of Education workforce in half, Gov. Tim Walz sounded the alarm about the impact that could have on Minnesota teachers and kids.
On the morning after the Trump administration cut the Department of Education workforce in half, Gov. Tim Walz sounded the alarm about the impact that could have on Minnesota teachers and kids.
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Trump meets with Irish PM at White House [RAW]
President Donald Trump met with Ireland?s Taoiseach, Michael Martin, at the White House on Wednesday ahead of St. Patrick?s Day.
President Donald Trump met with Ireland?s Taoiseach, Michael Martin, at the White House on Wednesday ahead of St. Patrick?s Day.