Biden renews push for ‘Build Back Better,’ infrastructure spending plans in Michigan
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
“Our infrastructure used to be the best in the world. Literally, not figuratively, ” President Joe Biden said during his remarks Tuesday in Howell, Michigan.
Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”
DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler running for Hennepin County Attorney
DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
DFL House Majority Leader has entered the race for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era abortion referral ban
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
The Biden administration is reversing a ban on abortion referrals by federally funded family planning clinics.
Former state senator David Hann elected new MN GOP party chair
After three rounds of voting, former state senate minority leader David Hann will take over as new party chair for the Minnesota GOP after the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan in the wake of the arrest of Anton Lazzaro.
After three rounds of voting, former state senate minority leader David Hann will take over as new party chair for the Minnesota GOP after the resignation of Jennifer Carnahan in the wake of the arrest of Anton Lazzaro.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
Women’s March for abortion rights underway nationwide
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”
Biden to hold 30-country meeting on ransomware, cybersecurity
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
President Biden announced Friday that a 30-country meeting will take place this month aimed at fighting ransomware and other cyber attacks.
Biden's approval rating falls as crises take toll on popularity, poll shows
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has slumped — with half of Americans now approving and half disapproving of his leadership.
Biden signs stopgap bill to avert government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
President Joe Biden signed a stopgap bill Thursday afternoon which will allow government funding through Dec. 3, averting a government shutdown.
GOP plan limits pandemic bonuses to 200,000 workers
Minnesota Republican lawmakers proposed limiting COVID-19 pandemic bonus pay to a smaller pool of workers Thursday, while Democrats said the plan "insults" workers left out.
Minnesota Republican lawmakers proposed limiting COVID-19 pandemic bonus pay to a smaller pool of workers Thursday, while Democrats said the plan "insults" workers left out.
House prepares for clash over $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
Pelosi said she wants to see the House pass Biden's, $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill Thursday, though she suggested the vote might face delays
House passes bill aimed at protecting K-12 schools against cyberattacks
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
The K-12 Cybersecurity Act will allow CISA to work with schools and other federal departments to examine any cybersecurity threats that could affect students or educators.
Biden dives into high-stakes negotiations over Build Back Better infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
President Joe Biden appears determined to strike agreement with two wavering Democratic senators over his big $3.5 trillion government overhaul.
Sen. Tina Smith becomes first cosponsor of bill to expand U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Senator Tina Smith became the first Senate cosponsor of a bill to expand the U.S. Supreme Court from nine justices to 13, the senator's office announced Tuesday.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith became the first Senate cosponsor of a bill to expand the U.S. Supreme Court from nine justices to 13, the senator's office announced Tuesday.
Wisconsin governor: Republican election probe a 'boondoggle'
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election, saying election clerks should be "lawyered up."
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers blasted a Republican-ordered investigation into the 2020 presidential election, saying election clerks should be "lawyered up."
Frey won't say if Arradondo will stay as chief past 2022
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has made Police Chief Medaria Arradondo a central theme in his campaign to defeat a ballot question that would replace the city's police department this fall.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has made Police Chief Medaria Arradondo a central theme in his campaign to defeat a ballot question that would replace the city's police department this fall.
Walz: No plan to change running mates in 2022
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan haven't decided whether to run for re-election in 2022, but he assumes they'll run together.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan haven't decided whether to run for re-election in 2022, but he assumes they'll run together.
Walz: No plan to change running mates in 2022
All signs point to Walz running for a second term, though it hasn't been clear what he and Flanagan would decide. Earlier this year, Flanagan was rumored for jobs in President Joe Biden's administration.
All signs point to Walz running for a second term, though it hasn't been clear what he and Flanagan would decide. Earlier this year, Flanagan was rumored for jobs in President Joe Biden's administration.