Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
Minnesota mails layoff notices to state workers as possible July 1 shutdown looms
Minnesota's state workers received notices Tuesday warning of a possible July 1 state government shutdown.
Minnesota's state workers received notices Tuesday warning of a possible July 1 state government shutdown.
‘A day of remembrance’: President Biden issues proclamation 100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Israel's prime minister Netanyahu could lose job as rivals attempt to join forces
A former ally of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will seek to form a coalition government with the leader’s opponents, marking a major step toward ending the rule of the longtime premier.
A former ally of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will seek to form a coalition government with the leader’s opponents, marking a major step toward ending the rule of the longtime premier.
Minnesota businesses fully reopen Friday, but where are the workers?
Minnesota's remaining COVID-19 capacity limits and distancing requirements ended Friday, allowing businesses to fully reopen. With pandemic-weary customers hungry to dine out again, restaurants are desperate for workers because 100,000 Minnesotans left the labor force in 2020 and haven't returned.
Minnesota's remaining COVID-19 capacity limits and distancing requirements ended Friday, allowing businesses to fully reopen. With pandemic-weary customers hungry to dine out again, restaurants are desperate for workers because 100,000 Minnesotans left the labor force in 2020 and haven't returned.
Senate GOP blocks bipartisan commission to investigate deadly Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a House-passed bill to create a bipartisan commission to study the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate vote was 54-35 — short of the 60 votes needed to consider the bill.
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
GOP expected to use filibuster to block Jan. 6 commission bill in Senate
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Should the bill fail in the Senate, it will likely reignite the debate on the fate of the filibuster.
Governor signs law allowing smoking as method of medical cannabis use in Minnesota
Smoking could soon be an allowed form of medical cannabis use after the Minnesota House passed the provision Monday.
Smoking could soon be an allowed form of medical cannabis use after the Minnesota House passed the provision Monday.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
Grassroots or Astroturf? Congressional candidate says he was tricked into running by RNC strategist
Unbeknownst to Kevin Ne Se Shores, the man who helped him launch his run for Congress for the Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party was working with the GOP.
Unbeknownst to Kevin Ne Se Shores, the man who helped him launch his run for Congress for the Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party was working with the GOP.
CNN drops Rick Santorum over disparaging comments regarding Native American culture
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
Minnesota rent relief delayed, questions raised about vendor
One month after the program launch and landlords are still waiting on checks from Minnesota's massive rent relief program.
One month after the program launch and landlords are still waiting on checks from Minnesota's massive rent relief program.
Biden presents GOP with $1.7T infrastructure plan counteroffer
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
The White House has put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer to Senate Republicans. The new proposal drops President Joe Biden’s sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal “in the spirit of finding common ground,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday.
House approves $1.9B to bolster Capitol security after Jan. 6 riot
The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
The House on Thursday narrowly approved $1.9 billion to bolster security at the Capitol after the Jan. 6 insurrection, as Democrats pushed past Republican opposition to harden the complex with retractable fencing and a quick-response force following the most violent domestic attack on Congress in history.
NY attorney general: Trump Organization probe is now criminal
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
The New York attorney general’s office says that it is conducting a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s business empire, expanding what had previously been a civil probe.
Biden signs memorandum aimed at improving legal services for minorities, low-income Americans
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.
Walz, top lawmakers strike budget deal; tax breaks included, but no police changes
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers struck a last-minute deal over the $52 billion state budget Monday, but overtime will be needed to pass it and uncertainty remains over several key issues.
Gov. Tim Walz and top lawmakers struck a last-minute deal over the $52 billion state budget Monday, but overtime will be needed to pass it and uncertainty remains over several key issues.
Minnesota Senate approves bill restricting bail charities like Minnesota Freedom Fund
Lawmakers in Minnesota Senate have approved a bill that would restrict which suspects that bail charities, like the Minnesota Freedom Fund, can bail out.
Lawmakers in Minnesota Senate have approved a bill that would restrict which suspects that bail charities, like the Minnesota Freedom Fund, can bail out.
House Republicans choose Rep. Elise Stefanik as new conference chair, replacing Liz Cheney
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.
Shortly after Cheney was removed, Rep. Elise Stefanik published a letter penned to House Republicans explaining why she wanted to be the next No. 3 Republican in the House.