Minnesota Republicans call for special session to address cannabis legalization
Twenty Republican lawmakers sent on Friday requesting a special session to discuss their concerns about the legalization of cannabis, claiming the law “effectively legalized marijuana for children."
Twenty Republican lawmakers sent on Friday requesting a special session to discuss their concerns about the legalization of cannabis, claiming the law “effectively legalized marijuana for children."
Biden signs executive order to overhaul military justice code for sexual assault victims
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
The order adds protections for service members, who were often at the mercy of their commanders to decide whether to take their assault claims seriously.
Hot mic catches confused Feinstein being told to vote 'aye' in awkward committee moment
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
'Just say, "Aye,"' Sen. Patty Murray told Feinstein.
Biden announces steps to offer relief from extreme heat as record temperatures continue
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
The White House says officials are working on improved weather forecasts, worker protections and more accessible drinking water.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to tax crimes after agreement falls through
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Hunter Biden was charged last month with two misdemeanor tax crimes of failure to pay taxes.
Whistleblower claims US is concealing program that captures UFOs
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
David Grusch, a retired major general, claims the U.S. has had information about "non-human" activity since the 1930s.
Republicans may launch impeachment inquiry into President Biden, House Speaker says
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
So far, congressional probes have not proven any wrongdoing by President Joe Biden, the House Speaker said.
Ohio puts abortion access on the ballot in November
A majority of Ohio voters say abortion should generally be legal, an AP poll found.
A majority of Ohio voters say abortion should generally be legal, an AP poll found.
E-bikes increasingly causing safety concerns
The surge in popularity of electronic bikes, or e-bikes, is causing some cities to rethink policies and rules regarding their use.
The surge in popularity of electronic bikes, or e-bikes, is causing some cities to rethink policies and rules regarding their use.
DOJ to make prosecutor in Hunter Biden case available to testify before Congress
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
The offer by the Justice Department on Monday sets up a clash with House Republicans who have demanded U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware come in soon for a closed-door interview.
Lawmakers claim UFO 'cover-ups' from Pentagon, military as witnesses head to Congress
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
David Grusch is among the UFO whistleblowers to testify at a historic hearing next week.
Senate panel to consider ethics code for Supreme Court
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
Democrats are pushing for Supreme Court ethics rules amid reports that justices accepted luxury vacations from GOP donors.
DC suspect who stabbed Rand Paul staffer incompetent to stand trial, will remain in prison for further tests
The suspect accused of repeatedly stabbing a staffer working under Sen. Rand Paul has been found unfit to stand trial.
The suspect accused of repeatedly stabbing a staffer working under Sen. Rand Paul has been found unfit to stand trial.
MN free school lunch benefiting children
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this month aimed at improving both educational outcomes and your family budget.
Every student in Minnesota can get two free meals a day under a new law taking effect this month aimed at improving both educational outcomes and your family budget.
Minnesota student loans receive $645 million in income-driven repayment forgiveness
Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment forgiveness.
Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment forgiveness.
St. Paul City Council set to vote on tax hike ballot questions
The St. Paul City Council is set to vote Wednesday on two ballot questions for tax hikes, including one that would increase the sales tax to pay for road repairs.
The St. Paul City Council is set to vote Wednesday on two ballot questions for tax hikes, including one that would increase the sales tax to pay for road repairs.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
'Stripper poles in the sanctuary': Owatonna mayor’s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month.
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month.
Owatonna mayor?s Pride comments questioned
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month. The Associated Church hosted a worship service earlier this month and they found themselves at the center of a firestorm because of it.
The mayor of Owatonna is facing calls for his resignation in the wake of "bizarre" comments about a Pride event in the city this month. The Associated Church hosted a worship service earlier this month and they found themselves at the center of a firestorm because of it.