DFL lawmakers, students say Minnesotans at risk if Trump shutters CFPB
DFL lawmakers are warning Minnesotans about the potential risks they’d face if the Trump administration folds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
DFL lawmakers are warning Minnesotans about the potential risks they’d face if the Trump administration folds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.
MN lawmakers warn against dismantling CFPB
Minnesota lawmakers are saying that the possibly dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could affect Minnesotans negatively. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are saying that the possibly dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could affect Minnesotans negatively. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, will retire at the end of his term.
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Kash Patel, a fierce Trump loyalist, will be the next director of the FBI, an agency he has repeatedly criticized.
Transgender athletes in girls' sports ban passes MN House committee
The “Preserving Girls' Sports Act" would require that “only female students may participate in an elementary or secondary school level athletic team or sport that an educational institution has restricted to women and girls."
The “Preserving Girls' Sports Act" would require that “only female students may participate in an elementary or secondary school level athletic team or sport that an educational institution has restricted to women and girls."
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announces run for US Senate
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced on Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate in the 2026 election.
MN state senator looks to remove Algebra II requirement in high schools
High school students would no longer need Algebra II to graduate if this proposed bill is passed.
High school students would no longer need Algebra II to graduate if this proposed bill is passed.
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President Trump speaks at FII Summit [RAW]
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke at the FII Priority Summit in Miami Beach, Florida on Wednesday.
Minnesota schools weigh DEI demands from Trump administration
From preschools to universities, Minnesota schools are caught in a classroom conundrum over diversity, equity, and inclusion.
From preschools to universities, Minnesota schools are caught in a classroom conundrum over diversity, equity, and inclusion.
‘Nudification’ fines in Minnesota eyed by lawmakers over privacy invasion
A new bill before Minnesota lawmakers would target “nudification" technology in the state, imposing fines of at least $500,000 for those who use it.
A new bill before Minnesota lawmakers would target “nudification" technology in the state, imposing fines of at least $500,000 for those who use it.
What would it take for Canada to become the 51st state?
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
President Trump has repeatedly said Canada should become the 51st state. It turns out, adding a state isn’t as complicated as one might think.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
DOGE latest: What is a probationary worker?
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Federal workers, particularly what’s known as probationary workers, are preparing for sweeping layoffs. Here's what that means.
Minnesota could become 2nd state to ban nitrous oxide canister sales
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
Minnesota lawmakers are working to become only the second to ban nitrous oxide - or "whippet" - canister sales.
Who's in charge of DOGE? White House says it's not Elon Musk
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
The White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but serves as a senior adviser to President Trump.
EV fees double, hybrid fees increase in MN under new bill proposal
Fees imposed on all-electric vehicle owners would double, and a new fee would be added for hybrid and all-electric motorcycles under a new bill before Minnesota lawmakers.
Fees imposed on all-electric vehicle owners would double, and a new fee would be added for hybrid and all-electric motorcycles under a new bill before Minnesota lawmakers.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Rep. Angie Craig says she's considering U.S. Senate run
Rep. Angie Craig says she's mulling a U.S. Senate bid after Tina Smith announced last week she wouldn't seek re-election.
Rep. Angie Craig says she's mulling a U.S. Senate bid after Tina Smith announced last week she wouldn't seek re-election.
Wide-ranging opposition meets new MN Care priority for GOP lawmakers
A top priority for Minnesota Republicans this year is to push undocumented immigrants out of the state health insurance system.
A top priority for Minnesota Republicans this year is to push undocumented immigrants out of the state health insurance system.