Biden administration cancels $500M of student loan debt: This is who qualifies

The Biden administration discharged $500 million worth of student loans for 18,000 students defrauded by a for-profit institute. See how this may affect you – and what you should do with your student loans in the meantime.

Supreme Court sides with athletes in NCAA compensation dispute

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.

A failed week: Minnesota lawmakers head to brink of shutdown

While money isn't the issue for the Minnesota budget, the biggest sticking points are around policy, including public safety funding and police oversight.

A failed week: Minnesota lawmakers head to brink of shutdown
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Minnesota lawmakers will end the first week of their special session without getting any budget bills to Gov. Tim Walz's desk, taking state government to the brink of a shutdown.

Deal reached on Minnesota business relief bill; some money will go to riot-damaged businesses

Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to $150 million in business relief, though only a fraction of the money will go to businesses damaged by the 2020 civil unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

House votes to repeal 2002 military force authorization in Iraq

The repeal legislation was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 268-161. Forty-nine Republicans voted for the bill. Only one Democrat, Rep. Elaine Luria of Virginia, voted against it.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Republicans introduce legislation to oust Fauci

A group of Republican U.S. Representatives, including two from Georgia, introduced legislation with the intention of removing Dr. Anthony Fauci as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, accusing him of misinforming former President Donald Trump and Americans with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

'Sully' Sullenberger among 9 high-profile nominees for Biden's ambassador postings

President Joe Biden has unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, turning to a group that includes career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.

Biden arrives in Geneva for Putin meeting after bid to rally US allies

President Joe Biden arrived in Geneva for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It comes after days of sessions with U.S. democratic allies.

Emails show Trump pressured DOJ over 2020 election results

The emails, released Tuesday by the House Oversight Committee, reveal in new detail how Trump, his White House chief of staff and other allies pressured members of the U.S. government to challenge the 2020 election over false claims.

Minnesota lawmakers reach deal to end eviction moratorium

Lawmakers in the House and Senate Housing Committee reached a deal Monday to end the current eviction moratorium in Minnesota. 

Capitol riot: Questions linger in wake of Senate report

A bipartisan Senate report released last week details security failures surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and recommends how to fix them.

Minnesota lawmakers return to Capitol for special session to finish budget

Minnesota lawmakers return to the State Capitol for a special session Monday, where they need to finish a new budget by the end of the month to avoid a government shutdown.

Justice official resigning amid uproar over seized Democrats' data

John Demers, the DOJ’s top national security official, is resigning after revelations that the department secretly seized records from Democrats and media members.

Biden meets with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle

President Joe Biden and the first lady met with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle Sunday after the G-7 summit.

Benjamin Netanyahu ousted as Israeli prime minister

Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister after a vote in Israel's parliament.