Prediction markets ban passes Minnesota Senate
Lawmakers at the Capitol are moving to ban prediction markets that critics say are just gambling in disguise. Senators voted 56-10 to ban the parts of prediction markets that operate similar to betting. The bill also received bipartisan support in the House. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Lawmakers at the Capitol are moving to ban prediction markets that critics say are just gambling in disguise. Senators voted 56-10 to ban the parts of prediction markets that operate similar to betting. The bill also received bipartisan support in the House. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Prediction markets ban passes MN Senate: Trump administration has sued other states
Lawmakers in Minnesota are moving to ban prediction markets that critics say are just gambling in disguise.
Lawmakers in Minnesota are moving to ban prediction markets that critics say are just gambling in disguise.
No workplace retirement plan? Trump's new site aims to change that
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
Trump’s executive order calls for a new government website where people in the U.S. can find and compare retirement savings accounts, aiming to help millions of workers who don’t have access to one through their employer.
McMahon faces tough questions from senators over education cuts and civil rights
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified on Capitol Hill earlier this week to address a proposed budget that slashes student aid and civil rights funding as the Trump administration continues its efforts to reshape the federal education system.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Hegseth faces Senate over Iran war, Pentagon budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of tough questions on Capitol Hill as Senators get their opportunity to probe the Pentagon chief's handling of the Iran war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of tough questions on Capitol Hill as Senators get their opportunity to probe the Pentagon chief's handling of the Iran war.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Trump considering reducing American troops in Germany after Iran war
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
President Donald Trump has intensified his pressure on Germany, as he contemplates lowering the number of U.S. troops in the country after a public disagreement with Chancellor Friedrich Merz tied to the conflict with Iran.
Janet Mills, Maine governor, drops out of Democratic race for Senate
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills said she has dropped out of the race for U.S. Senate in her home state.
Minnesota Senate passes bipartisan AI ‘nudification’ ban, poised to become first-in-nation law
Minnesota is on the verge of being the first state in the country to ban AI technology that turns images into pornography.
Minnesota is on the verge of being the first state in the country to ban AI technology that turns images into pornography.
Data center lawsuit: Hermantown residents protest Google data center construction
Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding areas have filed a lawsuit against the city over plans to build a data center, claiming local leaders left them out of the plan.
Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding areas have filed a lawsuit against the city over plans to build a data center, claiming local leaders left them out of the plan.
MN Senate to vote on bill to ban military-style guns
The Minnesota Senate is set to vote on a ban on certain guns and high capacity magazines. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
The Minnesota Senate is set to vote on a ban on certain guns and high capacity magazines. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
MN Senate to vote on gun safety bill
The Minnesota is set to vote on a major gun safety bill in the aftermath of the Annunciation school shooting. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
The Minnesota is set to vote on a major gun safety bill in the aftermath of the Annunciation school shooting. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Annunciation shooting: Minnesota Senate to vote on assault weapons ban
Lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on new gun safety measures after a deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School last August.
Lawmakers are moving closer to a vote on new gun safety measures after a deadly mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School last August.
Supreme Court backs anti-abortion center in First Amendment case
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
An anti-abortion center won a Supreme Court ruling Wednesday, granting it the right to fight a New Jersey donor-list subpoena in court.
MN bonding bill stalls, risking infrastructure funding
Political dysfunction at the Minnesota Capitol could cost a lot of communities a chance to improve their infrastructure.
Political dysfunction at the Minnesota Capitol could cost a lot of communities a chance to improve their infrastructure.
Minnesota Senate passes $150 million in aid for Hennepin Healthcare
The Minnesota Senate is hoping to take a big bite out of the financial problems that have the Hennepin County Medical Center on the verge of closure.
The Minnesota Senate is hoping to take a big bite out of the financial problems that have the Hennepin County Medical Center on the verge of closure.
MN fraud: Walz, feds clash over who should take credit for raids
A major federal raid on 22 Minnesota child care and autism centers has sparked debate over who deserves credit for uncovering the alleged taxpayer fraud.
A major federal raid on 22 Minnesota child care and autism centers has sparked debate over who deserves credit for uncovering the alleged taxpayer fraud.
MN House passes bill aimed at making child grooming a felony
Grooming a child for sexual conduct is about to be a felony in Minnesota after a survivor shared her story with lawmakers.
Grooming a child for sexual conduct is about to be a felony in Minnesota after a survivor shared her story with lawmakers.