Debate continues over new stimulus package as unemployment benefits set to expire
Republicans in the U.S. Senate are expected to announce a new stimulus package to get the country through the pandemic, but the debate remains on what it should include and how much people will receive.
Republicans in the U.S. Senate are expected to announce a new stimulus package to get the country through the pandemic, but the debate remains on what it should include and how much people will receive.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Community activists criticize ‘watered down’ police accountability bill passed by Minnesota lawmakers
Calling it a “watered down” bill, community activists say a sweeping package of police accountability measures passed by the Legislature overnight into Tuesday doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Calling it a “watered down” bill, community activists say a sweeping package of police accountability measures passed by the Legislature overnight into Tuesday doesn’t go nearly far enough.
Minnesota lawmakers reach deal on police accountability measures
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
Minnesota's divided Legislature struck a deal to strengthen police accountability Monday night, delivering a response two months after the death of George Floyd at the knee of a now-fired Minneapolis police officer.
State Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis in November election
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
The Democratic Party of Georgia has chosen state Sen. Nikema Williams to replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot, after the longtime congressman’s death last week.
Senate urges Gov. Walz to let school districts reopen for fall classes
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-30 telling Gov. Tim Walz to defer to Minnesota school districts whether to reopen their buildings for the 2020-21 year.
Minnesota strikes deal to loosen restrictions on absentee voting
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and a voter group have reached an agreement to waive Minnesota's witness requirement for absentee ballots in the Nov. 3 general election and ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and a voter group have reached an agreement to waive Minnesota's witness requirement for absentee ballots in the Nov. 3 general election and ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if received within seven days.
John Lewis: ‘Good troublemaker’ and tireless activist — a look at the life of the civil rights icon
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lewis died at the age of 80 on July 17, but his legacy left an indelible mark on the history of the nation.
After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lewis died at the age of 80 on July 17, but his legacy left an indelible mark on the history of the nation.
Chicago's Lightfoot calls White House's McEnany a 'Karen' after reported 'derelict mayor' slight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
Walz, lawmakers 'hopeful' to end stalemate over construction project spending
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers debated the long-stalled $1.9 billion bonding and tax bill by the side of the road Thursday in Henderson, where one project would alleviate flooded-out roads.
Gov. Tim Walz and lawmakers debated the long-stalled $1.9 billion bonding and tax bill by the side of the road Thursday in Henderson, where one project would alleviate flooded-out roads.
Republicans sharply restrict Jacksonville's RNC attendance over coronavirus fears
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
The Republican National Committee is sharply restricting attendance on three of the four nights of its convention in Jacksonville, Florida, next month, as it looks for ways to move forward with the event while coronavirus cases are spiking in the state.
Parents stuck paying deceased son's student loans push to change federal law
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
One of the realities of going to college is student loans, but what happens if the student suddenly dies before the loans are paid off?
Kanye West drops presidential bid: report
The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.
The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.
Minnesota budget official warns about construction delays if lawmakers stall on borrowing bill
A Minnesota House panel advanced a nearly $2 billion package of long-discussed construction projects and tax breaks Tuesday, though it's headed for a stalemate.
A Minnesota House panel advanced a nearly $2 billion package of long-discussed construction projects and tax breaks Tuesday, though it's headed for a stalemate.
As Walz mulls mask mandate, lawmakers split over his virus-fighting powers
Minnesota lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers to fight the coronavirus pandemic, temporarily pushing other key issues -- like police accountability and funding for construction projects -- to the back burner.
Minnesota lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers to fight the coronavirus pandemic, temporarily pushing other key issues -- like police accountability and funding for construction projects -- to the back burner.
Minneapolis moves 50 polling places due to COVID-19 concerns
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Minneapolis is moving 50 polling places this election season in an effort to keep community members safer during the COVID-19 pandemic, the city said in a release Monday.
Minnesota lawmakers return to State Capitol for 2nd special session after no compromise, bills signed
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
The Minnesota Legislature will convene for its second special session of the year Monday.
GOP lawmakers want Minnesota school districts to make call on whether to reopen for fall
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
The decision on whether or not to reopen schools for fall classes should be made by local school districts and not Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Republican lawmakers argued on Friday.
Less than 50 percent of Americans would support another celebrity president, survey says
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Americans prefer a candidate with political experience over a celebrity, according to insights garnered from a recent survey.
Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump tax returns, rejects bid by Congress
The outcome in the two cases is at least a short-term victory for Trump, who has strenuously sought to keep his financial records private.
The outcome in the two cases is at least a short-term victory for Trump, who has strenuously sought to keep his financial records private.