Garland calls for Senate to approve ATF head to combat gun violence
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Attorney General Merrick Garland is launching the strike forces on Thursday in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Rep. Thompson says he is still weighing decision on resignation after guilty verdict in 2019 case
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.
Rep. Thompson says he is going to take a few days to consider his future in the Minnesota House.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
GOP vows to pull out of Capitol riot probe after Pelosi rejects 2 members
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says the GOP won’t participate in a House investigation of the Jan. 6 riots if Democrats won’t accept the members he appointed.
GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
The Protecting Life on College Campus Act would prohibit universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills on campus to students or employees.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Calls for Rep. Thompson's resignation continue at Minnesota State Capitol
Calls are growing louder at the State Capitol for Representative John Thompson to resign, but there is no indication that will happen any time soon.
Calls are growing louder at the State Capitol for Representative John Thompson to resign, but there is no indication that will happen any time soon.
U.S. extends temporary status for Somalis, citing civil strife
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis to allow them to remain in the United States for an additional 18 months during civil strife in the African nation.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has extended temporary legal status to hundreds of Somalis to allow them to remain in the United States for an additional 18 months during civil strife in the African nation.
In statement by attorney, Rep. John Thompson denies abuse allegations
In a statement on Sunday on his behalf, the attorney for Rep. John Thompson denied the past allegations against Thompson, going so far as to question the authenticity of the police reports obtained by FOX 9.
In a statement on Sunday on his behalf, the attorney for Rep. John Thompson denied the past allegations against Thompson, going so far as to question the authenticity of the police reports obtained by FOX 9.
Gov. Walz, DFL leaders call for Rep. Thompson to resign after uncovered domestic violence allegations
Top Minnesota Democrats including Governor Walz are calling for Rep. John Thompson to step down from the Minnesota House after past allegations of domestic violence were uncovered by a FOX 9 investigation.
Top Minnesota Democrats including Governor Walz are calling for Rep. John Thompson to step down from the Minnesota House after past allegations of domestic violence were uncovered by a FOX 9 investigation.
Minnesota State Senator David Tomassoni discloses ALS diagnosis
Despite the diagnosis, Senator Tomassoni says he plans to continue to serve Minnesota's sixth senate district.
Despite the diagnosis, Senator Tomassoni says he plans to continue to serve Minnesota's sixth senate district.
Search for Minnesota lawmaker's residency uncovers domestic assault cases
Questions about Thompson’s residency were raised after he was stopped by St. Paul Police on July 4 for not having a front license plate.
Questions about Thompson’s residency were raised after he was stopped by St. Paul Police on July 4 for not having a front license plate.
Biden welcomes German Chancellor Merkel on her farewell visit to US
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
President Joe Biden bid farewell to German Chancellor Angela Merkel as she visits Washington Thursday nearing the end of a political career that spanned four American presidencies.
Child tax credit: Biden, Harris mark first day of payments
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Thursday marks the first day President Biden’s expanded child tax credit takes effect, giving more families access to monthly payments.
Senate bill would take marijuana off federal controlled substances list
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer proposed legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana at the federal level.
Cuba protests, Haiti unrest putting political pressure on Biden
The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.
The problems of two tiny Caribbean states, Cuba and Haiti, have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are posing a growing challenge for President Biden that could have political ramifications.
Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement
Senate Democrats say that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.
Senate Democrats say that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.
Questions swirl over St. Paul lawmaker's residency after traffic stop
As state Rep. John Thompson appealed to Minnesota voters for a seat in the state Legislature last November, he was using a Wisconsin address to renew his driver's license in the Badger State.
As state Rep. John Thompson appealed to Minnesota voters for a seat in the state Legislature last November, he was using a Wisconsin address to renew his driver's license in the Badger State.
Texas Democrats leave state to break quorum and stop GOP voting bill
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Dozens of House Democratic lawmakers are in Washington, D.C. to stop a voting bill in the current special session ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott.
New Minnesota absentee ballot drop box rules in place for 2021 municipal elections
Cities and counties must have video surveillance on 24-hour drop boxes, the boxes need to be bolted to a building or immovable object, and workers must remove ballots at least once per business day.
Cities and counties must have video surveillance on 24-hour drop boxes, the boxes need to be bolted to a building or immovable object, and workers must remove ballots at least once per business day.