Aide: Sen Mitch McConnell trips, breaks shoulder in Kentucky
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is recovering at home in Kentucky after suffering a shoulder fracture in a fall Sunday, a spokesman said.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is recovering at home in Kentucky after suffering a shoulder fracture in a fall Sunday, a spokesman said.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar qualifies for next round of presidential debates
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign said she has qualified for the third and fourth rounds of Democratic presidential primary debates this fall.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s campaign said she has qualified for the third and fourth rounds of Democratic presidential primary debates this fall.
Trump drops in on New Jersey wedding, as attendees chant 'USA!'
After a tumultuous and bizarre week in Washington, President Trump unexpectedly dropped in on the wedding of PJ Mongelli and Nicole Marie Mongelli on Saturday night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, as enthusiastic attendees broke into chants of "USA."
After a tumultuous and bizarre week in Washington, President Trump unexpectedly dropped in on the wedding of PJ Mongelli and Nicole Marie Mongelli on Saturday night at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey, as enthusiastic attendees broke into chants of "USA."
Klobuchar meets Sept. debate polling requirement, needs donors
Amy Klobuchar has reached the polling threshold to qualify for the Democratic presidential debate in September, though she still needs to reach the donor requirement.
Amy Klobuchar has reached the polling threshold to qualify for the Democratic presidential debate in September, though she still needs to reach the donor requirement.
Omar amendment would raise standards for adding people to terrorist watch list
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment penned by Rep. Ilhan Omar that would increase the standards by which other countries can add people to the terrorist watch list.
The House of Representatives has passed an amendment penned by Rep. Ilhan Omar that would increase the standards by which other countries can add people to the terrorist watch list.
House condemns Trump's 'racist' tweets in extraordinary rebuke
In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."
In a remarkable political repudiation, the Democratic-led House voted Tuesday night to condemn President Donald Trump's "racist comments" against four congresswomen of color, despite protestations by Trump's Republican congressional allies and his own insistence he hasn't "a racist bone in my body."
Klobuchar stays alive, but far from top tier
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s presidential campaign has raised enough cash to be relevant in the presidential race, but is falling far short of the top flight of contenders.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s presidential campaign has raised enough cash to be relevant in the presidential race, but is falling far short of the top flight of contenders.
Texas billionaire Ross Perot dies at age 89
Texas businessman, philanthropist and former politician Ross Perot has died.
Texas businessman, philanthropist and former politician Ross Perot has died.
Sen. Klobuchar is on the presidential debate bubble
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, unable to get a boost from last week’s Democratic debates, is among several candidates who are now on the bubble to qualify for future ones.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, unable to get a boost from last week’s Democratic debates, is among several candidates who are now on the bubble to qualify for future ones.
Sen. Housley decides not to run for U.S. Senate seat
Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley announced Tuesday she decided not to run for U.S. Senate and will instead seek another term in the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley announced Tuesday she decided not to run for U.S. Senate and will instead seek another term in the Minnesota Senate.
Former Senator Norm Coleman to have lung cancer surgery
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he will have surgery on his left lung July 15 in an effort to remove cancer there.
Former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman says he will have surgery on his left lung July 15 in an effort to remove cancer there.
Minnesota congresswoman criticizes Trump for 'hijacking' Fourth of July celebration
A Minnesota congresswoman is sparing no words in response to President Donald Trump's reported plans for a Fourth of July celebration, which will include military tanks.
A Minnesota congresswoman is sparing no words in response to President Donald Trump's reported plans for a Fourth of July celebration, which will include military tanks.
Minn. opioid law takes effect; Walz says implementation ‘critical'
Gov. Tim Walz said the implementation of Minnesota’s opioid fee law, which took effect Monday, is “critical” as the state attempts to escape the grip of an addiction crisis.
Gov. Tim Walz said the implementation of Minnesota’s opioid fee law, which took effect Monday, is “critical” as the state attempts to escape the grip of an addiction crisis.
Jimmy Carter: Trump won 2016 election 'because the Russians interfered on his behalf'
Former President Jimmy Carter said Friday he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is president only because of Russian interference.
Former President Jimmy Carter said Friday he believes President Donald Trump actually lost the 2016 election and is president only because of Russian interference.
Democratic debate night 2: Biden, Sanders, Buttigieg among 10 to face off on 2020 stage
Many of the early Democratic front-runners are slated for the second night of the debate, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg.
Many of the early Democratic front-runners are slated for the second night of the debate, including former Vice President Joe Biden, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Pete Buttigieg.
Minnesota lawmaker calls for ethics investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar
A Minnesota lawmaker is calling for a new ethics investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
A Minnesota lawmaker is calling for a new ethics investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Gov. Walz back in charge after knee surgery
Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday afternoon he was back in charge of state government after handing off control for more than two hours while he had knee surgery.
Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday afternoon he was back in charge of state government after handing off control for more than two hours while he had knee surgery.
DFL silences staffer who called USS Minneapolis-St. Paul 'murder boat'
The Minnesota DFL has stripped a staffer of his public communications duties after he referred to the naval ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul as a “murder boat.”
The Minnesota DFL has stripped a staffer of his public communications duties after he referred to the naval ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul as a “murder boat.”
Klobuchar outlines list of actions for first 100 days as president
Senator Amy Klobuchar released a plan detailing more than 100 actions she hopes to take within her first 100 days as president.
Senator Amy Klobuchar released a plan detailing more than 100 actions she hopes to take within her first 100 days as president.
Gov. Walz: Public won't see my full calendars
Gov. Tim Walz says he will not make public his daily calendars, effectively deciding that Minnesotans will only be allowed to see a limited scope of what he’s doing in office.
Gov. Tim Walz says he will not make public his daily calendars, effectively deciding that Minnesotans will only be allowed to see a limited scope of what he’s doing in office.