Omar, Samuels duel over public safety, progressive values in Democratic primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Former Miss America Cara Mund plans to run for Congress in North Dakota
Mund announced her candidacy Saturday and said she would start gathering the 1,000 signatures she needs to get on the ballot.
Mund announced her candidacy Saturday and said she would start gathering the 1,000 signatures she needs to get on the ballot.
Omar vs. Samuels: Congressional candidates make final push before primary
Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday’s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November’s ballot.
Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday’s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November’s ballot.
Omar vs. Samuels: Congressional candidates make final push before primary
Minnesota?s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday?s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November?s ballot.
Minnesota?s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday?s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November?s ballot.
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
Professor: Primary between Rep. Omar and Samuels is local race to watch in midterm elections
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz says his focus is on the Fifth Congressional District primary between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels.
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz says his focus is on the Fifth Congressional District primary between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels.
Professor: Samuels running against Rep. Omar in CD5 is the local race to watch in the midterm elections
He?s predicting around 30% to 40% turnout; and that is important, because he says those who do show up will likely be more hardcore party activists, which can often benefit the endorsed party candidate.
He?s predicting around 30% to 40% turnout; and that is important, because he says those who do show up will likely be more hardcore party activists, which can often benefit the endorsed party candidate.
Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.
China halts climate, military ties over Pelosi Taiwan visit
China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.
China's military exercises in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has the White House concerned. Officials are asking China’s ambassador to protest what it called China’s “irresponsible” actions.
Fact check: Walz, Jensen take liberties in first debate
In their first face-to-face showdown, Gov. Tim Walz characterized Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an inexperienced armchair quarterback, while Jensen painted Walz's first term as a disappointment.
In their first face-to-face showdown, Gov. Tim Walz characterized Republican challenger Scott Jensen as an inexperienced armchair quarterback, while Jensen painted Walz's first term as a disappointment.
Dick Cheney calls Trump a 'coward' in ad for daughter Liz
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."
"There has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump," the former VP said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him."
Council approves new leader of Minneapolis public safety ‘rebranding’
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.
"I found his answers about lives lost to be broad and evasive. It makes me wonder how things are going to be different here in Minneapolis.” said one council member prior to the vote.
After Supreme Court ruling, it's open season on US gun laws
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Court battles over the ruling come as the Biden administration and police struggle to stop a rise in violent crime and mass shootings, including several deadly shootings involving individuals who bought their guns legally.
Walz, Jensen have heated first debate to kick off fall campaign
Minnesota’s two main candidates for governor debate Wednesday for the first time.
Minnesota’s two main candidates for governor debate Wednesday for the first time.
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
RAW: Walz and Jensen debate at FarmFest
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen sparred over the state's COVID-19 response, the economy, and rural issues during their first — and, for now, only — face-to-face meeting.
Gov. Tim Walz and Dr. Scott Jensen sparred over the state's COVID-19 response, the economy, and rural issues during their first — and, for now, only — face-to-face meeting.
Minneapolis mayor signs ‘reproductive haven’ executive order
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced an executive order declaring the state’s largest city a “safe haven” for people seeking reproductive healthcare.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has announced an executive order declaring the state’s largest city a “safe haven” for people seeking reproductive healthcare.
Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.