U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
Minnesota lawmakers face $7.7B surplus in 2022 session
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
The Minnesota Legislature will enjoy a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Jan. 31, a strong financial position but one that is bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend the money on plenty of needs or return it to taxpayers. Here’s a look at some of the major issues in play for the 2022 session:
Long live the Jesse Checks: Walz proposes Ventura policy redux
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal to use part of the state's budget surplus on direct payments to Minnesotans was a throwback to decisions made during one of the most interesting periods in Minnesota political history.
US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Gov. Walz's budget would send $175 checks to Minnesotans from surplus
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
Under Walz's proposal, Minnesotans making less than $175K would get $175 payouts. The cost of the payments would be $700 million, less than 10 percent of the surplus.
RNC threatens to boycott presidential debates: ‘unfair to the Republican’
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
If a policy by the RNC to boycott the presidential debates is enacted, it could ultimately change the way debates have been conducted in the nation for decades.
Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
The rules change was rejected 52-48, with Manchin and Sinema joining the Republicans in opposition.
Senate Republican filibuster blocks Democrats' voting rights bill
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights groups argue is vital for protecting democracy has been blocked by a Republican filibuster.
Political fight looms over renovating Minnesota lawmakers' office building
The idea of another costly renovation of Minnesota lawmakers' office space will soon spark a new political fight.
The idea of another costly renovation of Minnesota lawmakers' office space will soon spark a new political fight.
Walz proposes record $2.7 billion public construction package
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $2.7 billion package of public construction projects Tuesday, sparking an intense debate at the state Capitol over the right size of the plan and which projects to include.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $2.7 billion package of public construction projects Tuesday, sparking an intense debate at the state Capitol over the right size of the plan and which projects to include.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Minnesota's Black police chiefs call for focus on recruiting, causes of violent crime
Minnesota's Black police chiefs said Monday that state policymakers must renew their focus on recruiting police officers while inviting a broader conversation about the causes of violent crime.
Minnesota's Black police chiefs said Monday that state policymakers must renew their focus on recruiting police officers while inviting a broader conversation about the causes of violent crime.
Minnesota State Rep. Tou Xiong apologizes for driving under the influence
State Rep. Tou Xiong faces a misdemeanor charge for drunken driving after being arrested last weekend in Blaine.
State Rep. Tou Xiong faces a misdemeanor charge for drunken driving after being arrested last weekend in Blaine.
Supreme Court ruling scrambles vaccine mandate plans in Minneapolis, St. Paul
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks the Biden administration from enforcing vaccine-or-test mandates against employees at large companies will have wide-ranging effects in Minnesota.
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that blocks the Biden administration from enforcing vaccine-or-test mandates against employees at large companies will have wide-ranging effects in Minnesota.
Biden touts bridge repair program in speech on infrastructure
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
President Joe Biden spoke on Jan. 14 about his infrastructure plan's $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 bridges across the U.S.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from GOP leader Kevin McCarthy
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The House panel investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has requested an interview and records from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Biden says he supports getting rid of filibuster to pass voting rights bill
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
President Joe Biden is challenging senators to “stand against voter suppression,” urging them to change Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking from debate and votes.
Fauci Senate hearing on pandemic gets testy: ‘What a moron’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious disease expert, angrily accused Senator Rand Paul of making false accusations that are leading to threats against him -- all to raise political cash.
Kendall Qualls joins packed GOP field in race for Minnesota governor
A U.S. Army veteran and former healthcare executive said Sunday he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining a handful of other Republicans who have announced for the job.
A U.S. Army veteran and former healthcare executive said Sunday he’s running for governor in Minnesota, joining a handful of other Republicans who have announced for the job.