Minnesota marijuana legalization bill set for House vote

Marijuana legalization legislation in Minnesota is set for a historic vote next week in the House, but chances are slim it will make it through the Senate.

Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation

A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.

Senate GOP seeks free pass for COVID violators, wiping away fines

Minnesota Senate Republicans say business owners who were fined for flaunting the state's COVID-19 public health orders should get a free pass.

Bidens, Carters pose for a photo during visit to Plains

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden took a historic photo when they paid a visit to Plains, Georgia, and the residence of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. 

‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid

On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.

Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false voter fraud claims

Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.

Walz, DFL: Police changes must be top priority as budget negotiations start

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota Democratic lawmakers pressed for tighter restrictions on police Thursday as Senate Republicans prepare to open negotiations over the public safety budget.

Biden's first 100 days: A look at what the president has done since taking office

Though the 100-day mark is a self-imposed milestone with no real consequence, Biden is likely to take a victory lap on the many campaign promises he’s been able to keep so far.

‘We are not adversaries’: Sen. Tim Scott offers GOP rebuttal to Biden’s 1st address to Congress

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina delivered Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress Wednesday night, taking aim at COVID-19 restrictions while praising the GOP and Donald Trump’s previous efforts to restore the U.S. economy.

Minnesota budget negotiations start with mask concerns, technology issue

Before Minnesota lawmakers could get started with negotiations over the $52 billion state budget Wednesday, they had to answer a simple, yet politically charged question: to mask or not to mask?

Rudy Giuliani's NYC home, office reportedly searched by federal investigators

Federal investigators executed a search warrant at the Manhattan home of former President Donald Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Recall election for Governor Gavin Newsom qualifies for California ballot

California Governor Gavin Newsom will face a recall election after the Republican-led effort to remove him from office reached its signature goal to qualify for the ballot on Monday, state officials reported.

Census 2020 results: Texas, Florida gain congressional seats, California loses one for first time

The U.S. Census Bureau numbers are state population counts that show how many residents each state has gained or lost over the past decade, which is used to determine congressional seats and Electoral College votes.

Census: Minnesota avoids losing 8th congressional seat by just 89 people

Minnesota will cling to all eight of its congressional seats by the thinnest margin since at least 1930, the U.S. Census Bureau said Monday.