Politics

A bill that would legalize mobile sports betting in Minnesota, which had the support of Minnesota tribes and sports teams, suffered a setback on Thursday as it failed to make it out of committee in the Minnesota Senate.

The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

The 52-48 vote for President Donald Trump's controversial nominee fell largely along party lines, with former majority leader Mitch McConnell the only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.'s confirmation.

The “Never Again Act" being considered by Minnesota lawmakers would revoke a governor’s authority to declare a “peacetime emergency" that enacts rules such as business shutdowns.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan intends to run for U.S. Senate, but says she would make a formal announcement "later this month."

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is not seeking reelection. 

During Wednesday’s hearing, subcommittee members are assessing ways Congress can assist President Donald Trump to cut excessive government spending, while eliminating "improper payments and fraud."

Protecting universal school meals remains a priority in 2025 for Minnesota Democrats.

Minnesota lawmakers are hoping to correct an inequity in state law punishments for those who engage in the prostitution of underage minors.

Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, has been confirmed as the next U.S. director of national intelligence.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during his visit that "start strategic realities" prevent the U.S. from "being primarily focused on the security of Europe."

Republicans in the Minnesota House introduced a bill on Wednesday that would require county attorneys to report some undocumented immigrants.

Raising kids can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s an expensive proposition. Minnesota lawmakers are searching for ways to ease the financial burden.

A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), who represents Georgia's 1st District, has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the purchase of Greenland from Denmark.

A federal judge has ordered Hampton Dellinger to be reinstated as head of the Office of Special Counsel while a court fight continues over his removal by President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.