Federal worker buyouts could impact VA, MSP Airport, union says
The Trump administration on Tuesday offered buyouts to two million federal employees, part of an effort to rapidly shrink the size of the government and increase efficiency.
The Trump administration on Tuesday offered buyouts to two million federal employees, part of an effort to rapidly shrink the size of the government and increase efficiency.
Buyout deadline looms for federal workers
President Donald Trump offered 2 million federal employees a buyout, and it could affect the VA and the MSP Airport. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
President Donald Trump offered 2 million federal employees a buyout, and it could affect the VA and the MSP Airport. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Sen. Klobuchar grills Kash Patel during hearing
Sen. Klobuchar grilled FBI director nominee Kash Patel on past statements about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the 2020 election during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Sen. Klobuchar grilled FBI director nominee Kash Patel on past statements about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and the 2020 election during a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Movement on legalizing mobile sports betting in Minnesota
People who bet on sports could have a casino in their hands if a new Minnesota bill beats the odds.
People who bet on sports could have a casino in their hands if a new Minnesota bill beats the odds.
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard and others conclude confirmation hearings today
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
The Senate confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees concluded on Thursday, and here’s what you need to know.
Twin Cities Pride fundraising goal surpasses $89K after split with Target
After announcing the organization would part ways with a sponsorship from Target, Twin Cities Pride announced it had surpassed its fundraising goal to recoup the $50,000 the company had provided - in less than 24 hours after starting its crowdfunding campaign.
After announcing the organization would part ways with a sponsorship from Target, Twin Cities Pride announced it had surpassed its fundraising goal to recoup the $50,000 the company had provided - in less than 24 hours after starting its crowdfunding campaign.
Groundhog Day at the Capitol: House standoff lengthens
The House is not in order, and while some Democrats and Republicans talked about the standoff, leaders didn’t even negotiate with each other on Wednesday.
The House is not in order, and while some Democrats and Republicans talked about the standoff, leaders didn’t even negotiate with each other on Wednesday.
MN House standoff continues
Minnesota?s big political stalemate did not get resolved Wednesday. The state House is not in order, and while some Democrats and Republicans talked about the standoff, leaders didn?t even negotiate with each other Wednesday. It?s a lot like Groundhog Day at the Capitol even though Punxsatawney Phil won?t pop up until Sunday.
Minnesota?s big political stalemate did not get resolved Wednesday. The state House is not in order, and while some Democrats and Republicans talked about the standoff, leaders didn?t even negotiate with each other Wednesday. It?s a lot like Groundhog Day at the Capitol even though Punxsatawney Phil won?t pop up until Sunday.
RFK Jr. confirmation hearings underway amid vaccine controversy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to undergo confirmation hearings this week before he can become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
Live updates: Funding freeze latest; RFK Jr. hearings; Trump's executive orders
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Trump said he's directing opening a detention center at Guantanamo Bay to hold migrants in the U.S. illegally. More on that, and other latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?
Ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
Fed declines to lower interest rate, ending 3-cut run
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
The Fed declined Wednesday to lower the interest rate in a move that ends a three-cut run and goes against the direction of President Trump.
Federal grant freeze memo rescinded but White House says executive order remains in effect
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
President Donald Trump issued the directive on Monday to temporarily suspend all federal grants and loans.
Who is RFK Jr.'s wife? Cheryl Hines seen at Senate confirmation hearing
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
Cheryl Hines, the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., was seen sitting behind her husband Wednesday at his first Senate confirmation hearing.
RFK Jr. hearing: Senator Bennet questioning
During the confirmation hearing for health secretary, Senator Michael Bennet asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about statements he supposedly made, including COVID-19 targets certain races, lime disease is highly likely a militarily engineered bioweapon, and exposure to pesticides causes children to become transgender.
During the confirmation hearing for health secretary, Senator Michael Bennet asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about statements he supposedly made, including COVID-19 targets certain races, lime disease is highly likely a militarily engineered bioweapon, and exposure to pesticides causes children to become transgender.
RFK Jr. hearing: Anti-vaccine statements on podcasts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undergoing the Senate confirmation hearing for the health secretary and responded to questions about anti-vaccine statements he made on podcasts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is undergoing the Senate confirmation hearing for the health secretary and responded to questions about anti-vaccine statements he made on podcasts.
All-gender bathroom at Denver high school under federal investigation
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a high school in Denver after the school district reportedly allowed an all-gender restroom in the school.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces final re-election bid
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, stating that if he wins, it will be his final term in office.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced his bid for re-election on Wednesday, stating that if he wins, it will be his final term in office.
How President Trump's federal funding freeze could impact Minnesota
The State of Minnesota says it is trying to traverse potential impacts of a federal funding freeze that was set to be put in place by President Trump's administration on Tuesday.
The State of Minnesota says it is trying to traverse potential impacts of a federal funding freeze that was set to be put in place by President Trump's administration on Tuesday.