Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.
Biden-Putin square off over Russian troop buildup near Ukraine border
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.
President Biden warned Vladimir Putin that the U.S. would exact “a very real cost” on the Russian economy if it invades neighboring Ukraine.
Brooklyn Center City Council approves budget bringing policing changes
The City of Brooklyn Center voted Monday to approve its budget, bringing funding for a series of policing changes in the wake of the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
The City of Brooklyn Center voted Monday to approve its budget, bringing funding for a series of policing changes in the wake of the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
Minnesota takes step toward $337 million opioid settlement
Minnesota and its counties have reached a key deal toward unlocking a legal settlement with opioid distributors.
Minnesota and its counties have reached a key deal toward unlocking a legal settlement with opioid distributors.
Bob Dole: Late senator to lie in state at Capitol
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
The body of the late Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as congressional leaders honor the former Republican presidential candidate and World War II veteran.
US leaders, veterans react to death of Bob Dole, 'an American statesman'
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, a Republican political icon from Kansas whose career spanned decades, died Sunday at the age of 98.
Bob Dole, former US senator and GOP presidential nominee, dies at 98
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Bob Dole revealed in early 2021 he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. The former longtime U.S. Senator from Kansas had a lengthy political career and had served in WWII.
Both sides planning for in-state fights after Supreme Court abortion ruling
The fate of the Mississippi case won’t be known for months, but based on opening arguments, Roe v. Wade appears to be in peril.
The fate of the Mississippi case won’t be known for months, but based on opening arguments, Roe v. Wade appears to be in peril.
Biden, Putin to hold video call Tuesday amid Ukraine tensions
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
The last known call between the leaders was in July, when Biden pressed Putin to rein in Russia-based criminal hacking gangs launching ransomware attacks against the United States.
52% of young adults surveyed believe US democracy in trouble or failing, Harvard poll finds
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
Many young Americans have a gloomy outlook on the state of democracy, but they’ve also indicated what a successful one would look like.
Senate votes to fund government through Feb. 18, averting shutdown
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday.
Infrastructure spending raises hopes for Minnesota projects
A gusher of federal spending on infrastructure projects is raising hopes that numerous Minnesota projects beyond roads and bridges get the go-ahead in 2022.
A gusher of federal spending on infrastructure projects is raising hopes that numerous Minnesota projects beyond roads and bridges get the go-ahead in 2022.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Rep. Ilhan Omar plays voicemail death threat at news conference
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
Minnesota's medical cannabis program to add edibles as new option
Minnesota's medical cannabis program is adding edibles as a new option for patients, the department of health announced Wednesday.
Minnesota's medical cannabis program is adding edibles as a new option for patients, the department of health announced Wednesday.
Biden promotes infrastructure law, pushes social spending during Minnesota visit
President Joe Biden used his first trip to Minnesota as president to promote the recently passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and to press Congress for an even bigger climate change and social spending package.
President Joe Biden used his first trip to Minnesota as president to promote the recently passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and to press Congress for an even bigger climate change and social spending package.
Minnesota Supreme Court considers felon voting rights case
The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to decide when convicted felons get their voting rights restored.
The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to decide when convicted felons get their voting rights restored.
President Biden visits Rosemount to tout infrastructure plan
Tuesday marked President Biden's first official trip to Minnesota. He used it to take a victory lap on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and to lean on Congress to pass his even bigger climate change and social spending package.
Tuesday marked President Biden's first official trip to Minnesota. He used it to take a victory lap on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and to lean on Congress to pass his even bigger climate change and social spending package.
'Trash': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks GOP colleague, defends Lauren Boebert
Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene called South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace “trash” and a “RINO” on Twitter after Mace criticized a Republican colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Greene called a coalition of Democrats the “Jihad Squad.”
Georgia Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene called South Carolina congresswoman Nancy Mace “trash” and a “RINO” on Twitter after Mace criticized a Republican colleague, Rep. Lauren Boebert. Greene called a coalition of Democrats the “Jihad Squad.”