Republicans prepare to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs panel

A procedural vote Wednesday in the House showed unified Republican support in moving to oust Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

Scott Jensen claims 'political machine' behind medical board investigation

He says the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is investigating him for alleged COVID-19 disinformation, and he’s taking everything public because he suspects other forces are behind it.

Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now

Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.

Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral, White House says

The White House said Vice President Kamala Harris was invited to the funeral services planned for Wednesday by Tyre Nichols’ parents. According to the White House, Harris spoke with Nichols' family on the phone.

David Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88

Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics and criticized the GOP after his political career, died Tuesday at age 88.

'Drivers Licenses for All' bill passes Minnesota House

The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.

'Drivers Licenses for All' bill passes Minnesota House
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The Minnesota House has approved the "Drivers Licenses for All" bill that would allow people without proper documentation to get a driver's license in Minnesota.

Fairview-Sanford merger: CEOs rebuff calls for delay from AG, U of M, lawmakers

The leaders of Fairview Health Services and Sanford Health said Monday that they want to close their proposed merger by the end of March despite opposition and concern at the state Capitol

Tyre Nichols' death: Police reform advocates push for change in Minnesota

In the wake of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers, advocates are renewing calls for the Minnesota Legislature to pass police reform bills.

Minnesota Senate votes to guarantee abortion rights
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The Senate debated for 15 hours on the Protect Reproductive Options (PRO) Act and wrapped up around 3 a.m. on Saturday before senators voted 34-33 to pass the bill. Governor Tim Walz is expected to sign it next week.

Minnesota Senate approves abortion rights bill

The Minnesota Senate voted 34-33 to pass the reproductive rights bill early Saturday morning. The bill will now be sent to Gov. Tim Walz to be signed into law.

Mike Pence says 'mistakes were made' in handling of classified documents

The discovery made public by the former vice president’s team this week marked the latest in a series of recoveries of sensitive documents from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.

Minnesota Senate nears vote to put abortion protections in law
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The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections. The Senate started its debate Friday morning as the biggest crowds of the session gathered in the Capitol rotunda. State troopers prevented hundreds of people on both sides of the abortion bill from getting close to the Senate chamber, and lines formed for fewer than 100 seats in the Senate gallery.

TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February

Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.

Abortion in Minnesota: Senate nears vote to put abortion protections in law

The Minnesota Senate was nearing a vote Friday to guarantee abortion access in state law, a move aimed at making it harder for a court to roll back Minnesota's abortion protections.

Calculator: See how Walz tax credits, rebates, and tax increases would impact you

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is proposing rebate checks and an expansion of two tax credits for families with young children that he considers the biggest tax cut in state history. Use this calculator to see how much you'd receive. Then, read below for more details about the other ways that Walz's budget plan could impact your personal budget if lawmakers pass it.

Gov. Tim Walz proposes $3.3B infrastructure plan
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Governor Tim Walz proposed a $3.3 billion public infrastructure plan for construction projects needed across the state.

Former U.S. leaders asked to recheck for classified docs

The National Archives sent a letter to past U.S. presidents and vice presidents Thursday to check their records after classified documents were discovered at President Joe Biden’s home and former Vice President Mike Pence’s residence.