DOJ to allow firing squads for executions
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
The Justice Department will allow firing squads and certain single-drug lethal injections for executions in an effort to “strengthen” the federal death penalty, the agency announced.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Department of Justice drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing path for Warsh
With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.
With the Justice Department ending its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May, this move might potentially expedite a confirmation vote by the Senate for Kevin Warsh.
Minneapolis City Council grapples with future of data centers
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Minneapolis council fails to remove Community Safety Commissioner
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto that kept Todd Barnette as the Community Safety Commissioner. So for now, Barnette's nomination is back on the table. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday failed to override Mayor Jacob Frey's veto that kept Todd Barnette as the Community Safety Commissioner. So for now, Barnette's nomination is back on the table. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the story.
Dr. Oz launches 50-state review of Medicaid program oversight
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Dr. Mehmet Oz announced an initiative, requiring all 50 states to audit their Medicaid provider networks in a move marking a broader plan to root out waste and fraud across federal benefit programs.
Minnesota fraud tax: Lawmakers push for 100% repayment of stolen funds
Lawmakers from both parties in Minnesota are backing a new bill aimed at reclaiming money stolen from state programs through fraud.
Lawmakers from both parties in Minnesota are backing a new bill aimed at reclaiming money stolen from state programs through fraud.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
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MN lawmakers call for release of detained woman [FULL]
Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville) and community leaders are urging federal officials to grant humanitarian parole to constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who is being held in a DHS facility in Texas without proper medical treatment. Lawmakers say she has an ovarian cyst, which is causing extreme pain, bleeding, and poses a risk to her life and long-term health.
Sen. Lindsey Port (DFL-Burnsville) and community leaders are urging federal officials to grant humanitarian parole to constituent Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who is being held in a DHS facility in Texas without proper medical treatment. Lawmakers say she has an ovarian cyst, which is causing extreme pain, bleeding, and poses a risk to her life and long-term health.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Hmong 'Special Guerrilla Units' honored by MN Senate, partial veteran benefits approved
The surviving soldiers in an American secret war are one vote away from getting partial veteran benefits in Minnesota.
The surviving soldiers in an American secret war are one vote away from getting partial veteran benefits in Minnesota.
Minnesotans share concerns over federal actions with coalition of attorneys general
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hosted a town hall in Minneapolis Wednesday discussing actions the state has taken against the Trump administration.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hosted a town hall in Minneapolis Wednesday discussing actions the state has taken against the Trump administration.
Senate transportation bill without Waymo highlights dysfunction in House
Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward on a big transportation bill, but the debate over self-driving cars and legislative gridlock is shaping this year’s session.
Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward on a big transportation bill, but the debate over self-driving cars and legislative gridlock is shaping this year’s session.
Minnesota Senate passes major transportation bill
The Minnesota Senate advanced a big transportation bill but left off self-driving cars. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
The Minnesota Senate advanced a big transportation bill but left off self-driving cars. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Baylor University hosts dueling political events featuring Ken Paxton and LGBTQ+ advocates
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Baylor University is hosting two major, competing political rallies today as high-profile conservative leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates highlight the deepening debate over free speech and inclusion on the Christian campus.
Minneapolis police chief scrutinized over failures in Moturi, Lussier cases
A Minneapolis auditor's report revealed significant failures by the Minneapolis Police Department in handling the shooting of Davis Moturi by his neighbor and the death of Allison Lussier including misleading public statements by Chief Brian O'Hara in both cases.
A Minneapolis auditor's report revealed significant failures by the Minneapolis Police Department in handling the shooting of Davis Moturi by his neighbor and the death of Allison Lussier including misleading public statements by Chief Brian O'Hara in both cases.
New video shows ICE agents arriving at Roosevelt High
What happened when ICE agents showed up at Minneapolis high school?
What happened when ICE agents showed up at Minneapolis high school?
Kalshi suspension: Minnesota senator bet $50 on himself to win primary
Minnesota Sen. Matt Klein (DFL- Mendota Heights) bet on himself to win the Democratic Primary in the 2nd Congressional District.
Minnesota Sen. Matt Klein (DFL- Mendota Heights) bet on himself to win the Democratic Primary in the 2nd Congressional District.
Poll reveals record low support for Congress
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.
Support for Congress has plummeted to near-record lows, with a new poll showing that most Americans disapprove of the institution’s job performance, which is in part fueled by U.S. economic strain and foreign affairs frustration.