West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs bill into law banning abortions
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
The law has exemptions for medical emergencies and for rape and incest victims until eight weeks of pregnancy for adults and 14 weeks for children.
Biden, S. African leader meeting to discuss Ukraine, climate issues, trade
The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.
The White House meeting between the two leaders is also an effort for the Biden administration to improve relations with South Africa to handle global issues.
Minnesota jobless rate edges up to 1.9% in August, still near record low
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up to 1.9% in August as hiring slowed, though the jobless rate remains near a historic low amid a tight labor market.
Minnesota's unemployment rate ticked up to 1.9% in August as hiring slowed, though the jobless rate remains near a historic low amid a tight labor market.
Biden approval rating rises significantly ahead of midterms, poll finds
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
The economy continues to be a weak spot for President Biden, with only 38% of Americans approving of his economic leadership as the nation continues dealing with high inflation.
Mayor Carter will sign revised rent control ordinance after final vote next week
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he will sign the reworked rent control ordinance once the City Council sends it to him after an intense, last-minute lobbying effort to win changes.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says he will sign the reworked rent control ordinance once the City Council sends it to him after an intense, last-minute lobbying effort to win changes.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Fact Check: Do Minnesota members of Congress have stock trading conflicts?
Three Minnesota members of Congress have reported stock trades from their own accounts or those of close family members in companies that intersected with their congressional work.
Three Minnesota members of Congress have reported stock trades from their own accounts or those of close family members in companies that intersected with their congressional work.
New group starts longshot effort to reinstating Minnesota abortion restrictions
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
New group starts longshot effort to reinstating Minnesota abortion restrictions
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Kenneth Starr, Clinton whitewater prosecutor and former federal judge, dies at 76
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Starr died Tuesday at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston of complications from surgery.
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can forfeit legitimacy when overturning precedent
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Fact Check: Ad says U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's vote sparked inflation. There were other factors
A new ad in Minnesota's second congressional district race inflates U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's role in causing consumer prices to rise at their fastest pace in 40 years.
A new ad in Minnesota's second congressional district race inflates U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's role in causing consumer prices to rise at their fastest pace in 40 years.
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
How will Southwest LRT make up $534M gap? Met Council chair promises answer soon
Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle says he'll know by the end of this year how his agency will make up a $534 million funding gap for Southwest Light Rail.
Metropolitan Council Chairman Charlie Zelle says he'll know by the end of this year how his agency will make up a $534 million funding gap for Southwest Light Rail.
Judge throws out Trump’s lawsuit against Clinton, ex-FBI officials over Russia investigation
The lawsuit named Hillary Clinton, her advisors, and FBI officials involved in a probe into whether former President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign worked with Russia to affect the election outcome.
The lawsuit named Hillary Clinton, her advisors, and FBI officials involved in a probe into whether former President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign worked with Russia to affect the election outcome.
Rep. Ruth Richardson will lead Planned Parenthood, says she won't lobby
State Rep. Ruth Richardson on Thursday said she can handle her dual roles as the newly named chief executive of Planned Parenthood North Central States and as a state lawmaker.
State Rep. Ruth Richardson on Thursday said she can handle her dual roles as the newly named chief executive of Planned Parenthood North Central States and as a state lawmaker.
Trump documents probe: US appeals special master ruling
The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
The Justice Department said Thursday that it was appealing a judge's decision granting the appointment of an independent arbiter to review records seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump's Florida home.
Fact Check: Are Minnesota governors powerless to change abortion access?
While Minnesota governors can't unilaterally change the state constitution, they're not powerless on the topic of abortion.
While Minnesota governors can't unilaterally change the state constitution, they're not powerless on the topic of abortion.