Bernard Kalb, longtime newsman-turned State Dept. spokesman, dies at 100
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
Bernard Kalb was a former television reporter for CBS and NBC - who also quit his job as a State Department spokesman to protest a U.S. government disinformation campaign.
McCarthy elected House speaker after 4 days of votes and 15 ballots
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Republicans launched a 15th vote in a dramatic turnaround near midnight Friday. Moments earlier McCarthy had failed to win the speakership on a 14th ballot, as tensions boiled over in a chaotic scene on the House floor.
Enough Said: End of season for Vikings, Damar Hamlin, House Speaker mess and winter storms
Enough Said hosts discuss the end of the regular season for the Vikings, Damar Hamlin's injury, the House speaker mess and winter storms. 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Dan Barreiro is well known throughout the Twin Cities and beyond for his 3-6 p.m. Bumper to Bumper talk-show on KFAN 100.3-FM. Whether it?s battling with rubes and homers to remain honest or interviewing celebrities like Lou Nanne, Barreiro can be counted on daily to offer a refreshing take on the stories people are talking about. Prior to reaching the airwaves, Barreiro was a columnist for the Star Tribune for 17 years.
Enough Said hosts discuss the end of the regular season for the Vikings, Damar Hamlin's injury, the House speaker mess and winter storms. 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee Dan Barreiro is well known throughout the Twin Cities and beyond for his 3-6 p.m. Bumper to Bumper talk-show on KFAN 100.3-FM. Whether it?s battling with rubes and homers to remain honest or interviewing celebrities like Lou Nanne, Barreiro can be counted on daily to offer a refreshing take on the stories people are talking about. Prior to reaching the airwaves, Barreiro was a columnist for the Star Tribune for 17 years.
DFL seeks sweeping voting rights changes on Jan. 6 anniversary
Democrats in Minnesota marked the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by calling for sweeping changes to the state's voting rights laws.
Democrats in Minnesota marked the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by calling for sweeping changes to the state's voting rights laws.
DFL seeks sweeping voting rights changes on Jan. 6 anniversary
Democrats in Minnesota marked the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by calling for sweeping changes to the state's voting rights laws.
Democrats in Minnesota marked the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by calling for sweeping changes to the state's voting rights laws.
This grandmother is second in line for the presidency – for now
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
When Washington Sen. Patty Murray was elected in 1992, she says, male senators treated her with some trepidation. But now she has outlasted almost all of them and, for the moment, is second in line to the presidency.
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion bans
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
Idaho's Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood.
House adjourns for 3rd day without speaker, GOP clash over McCarthy drags on
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
DFL abortion access bill advances in Minnesota Legislature
A bill that guarantees abortion access in state law, which Democrats have labeled their top 2023 legislative priority, is already on the move three days into the session.
A bill that guarantees abortion access in state law, which Democrats have labeled their top 2023 legislative priority, is already on the move three days into the session.
Legal marijuana push starts in Minnesota; supporters say '2023 is the year'
Supporters of legal marijuana unveiled their legislation Thursday at the state Capitol, vowing to take advantage of full Democratic control of the Legislature and pass a pot bill into law in 2023.
Supporters of legal marijuana unveiled their legislation Thursday at the state Capitol, vowing to take advantage of full Democratic control of the Legislature and pass a pot bill into law in 2023.
14 times Congress couldn’t decide on a House speaker after the 1st-round vote
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
A House speaker’s election has not gone to multiple ballots since 1923.
House adjourns after Kevin McCarthy loses 6th speaker vote
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker is continuing. Kevin McCarthy is determined to win over enough fellow Republicans, but he failed again on Thursday.
South Carolina’s top court strikes down state’s abortion ban
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
Currently, South Carolina bans most abortion at 20 weeks. The decision comes two years after Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law.
House Republicans trying again to pick speaker
U.S. House Republicans on Jan. 5 will be trying again to settle on a new speaker for the new session. Frontrunner Kevin McCarthy has reportedly agreed to more concessions after he came up short in six separate votes for speaker.
U.S. House Republicans on Jan. 5 will be trying again to settle on a new speaker for the new session. Frontrunner Kevin McCarthy has reportedly agreed to more concessions after he came up short in six separate votes for speaker.
Democrats reveal far-reaching agenda in Minnesota Legislature
Democrats who've taken control of the Minnesota Legislature released a sweeping agenda Wednesday that ranges from abortion access to a child care tax credit, but they will face tests while trying to get the measures into law.
Democrats who've taken control of the Minnesota Legislature released a sweeping agenda Wednesday that ranges from abortion access to a child care tax credit, but they will face tests while trying to get the measures into law.
Democrats reveal far-reaching agenda in Minnesota Legislature
Democrats who've taken control of the Minnesota Legislature released a sweeping agenda Wednesday that ranges from abortion access to a child care tax credit, but they will face tests while trying to get the measures into law.
Democrats who've taken control of the Minnesota Legislature released a sweeping agenda Wednesday that ranges from abortion access to a child care tax credit, but they will face tests while trying to get the measures into law.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Explainer: What to expect on Day 2 of House speaker election after McCarthy falls short
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy came short of overcoming opposition from the right-flank of his party following an hourslong series of votes on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy fails in marathon votes to secure speakership, House adjourns
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
A new generation of Trump-aligned Republicans is leading the opposition to Kevin McCarthy, saying he isn't conservative enough or tough enough to battle Democrats.
Democrats take control as Minnesota lawmakers return, plan fast start
Democrats gained full control of the Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday and planned to move quickly on bills related to abortion access, conversion therapy, and taxes.
Democrats gained full control of the Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday and planned to move quickly on bills related to abortion access, conversion therapy, and taxes.