President Trump says he'd 'want to hear' foreign dirt on 2020 rivals
President Donald Trump says that if a foreign power offered dirt on his 2020 opponent, he'd be open to accepting it and that he'd have no obligation to call in the FBI.
President Donald Trump says that if a foreign power offered dirt on his 2020 opponent, he'd be open to accepting it and that he'd have no obligation to call in the FBI.
Rep. Omar filed joint tax returns before she married husband
Minnesota campaign finance officials said last week that U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar misused campaign funds in violation of state rules. They also revealed that she had filed joint tax returns with her husband years before they were legally married and at a time when she was married to another man.
Minnesota campaign finance officials said last week that U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar misused campaign funds in violation of state rules. They also revealed that she had filed joint tax returns with her husband years before they were legally married and at a time when she was married to another man.
Rep. Ilhan Omar ordered to pay fine for campaign finance violation
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar must personally pay a $500 civil fine to the state for violating a campaign finance law, the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ordered Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar must personally pay a $500 civil fine to the state for violating a campaign finance law, the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board ordered Thursday.
Protester jumps on stage, grabs microphone from Kamala Harris during SF Democratic Convention
During a discussion at the California Democratic Convention with Sen. Kamala Harris, a protester jumped on stage and grabbed Harris' microphone, Saturday. The protester was identified as Aidan Cook from animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere.
During a discussion at the California Democratic Convention with Sen. Kamala Harris, a protester jumped on stage and grabbed Harris' microphone, Saturday. The protester was identified as Aidan Cook from animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere.
Illinois House approves recreational marijuana bill; Pritzker expected to sign
The Illinois House voted Friday to approve a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana across the state.
The Illinois House voted Friday to approve a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana across the state.
‘Sense of relief': Walz signs education budget into law
Gov. Tim Walz slapped hands with four-year-old students at an elementary school before signing his first state budget bill Thursday to cap a months-long debate about education funding in Minnesota.
Gov. Tim Walz slapped hands with four-year-old students at an elementary school before signing his first state budget bill Thursday to cap a months-long debate about education funding in Minnesota.
Top Minnesota child care investigator on paid leave for more than 2 months
More than two months after being forced off the job, Minnesota’s top investigator of child care fraud remains in limbo – and she’s still getting paid.
More than two months after being forced off the job, Minnesota’s top investigator of child care fraud remains in limbo – and she’s still getting paid.
‘They didn't honor their word': Insulin advocates crushed by failure, await 2020
Parents of children with diabetes say they were crushed when Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a program they’ve championed all year, and vow to return to the state Capitol in 2020.
Parents of children with diabetes say they were crushed when Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a program they’ve championed all year, and vow to return to the state Capitol in 2020.
Minnesota House, Senate pass budget bill, ending special session
The Minnesota House and Senate both passed the $48 billion budget bill, ending the special session just before the 7 a.m. Saturday deadline. The bills now head to Gov. Walz' desk.
The Minnesota House and Senate both passed the $48 billion budget bill, ending the special session just before the 7 a.m. Saturday deadline. The bills now head to Gov. Walz' desk.
Gov. Walz waits on special session with secret deals elusive
Gov. Tim Walz is waiting until at least Wednesday before calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to pass a $48 billion state budget, as secret negotiations have not yielded final agreements.
Gov. Tim Walz is waiting until at least Wednesday before calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to pass a $48 billion state budget, as secret negotiations have not yielded final agreements.
‘We did it:' Minnesota lawmakers agree to slap drug companies over opioid crisis
Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to address the opioid epidemic by slapping fees on drug companies to pay for treatment and prevention efforts.
Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to address the opioid epidemic by slapping fees on drug companies to pay for treatment and prevention efforts.
Secrecy shrouds Minnesota budget talks, special session likely
A taxpayer-funded special session is a near-certainty as Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have been unable to strike a budget deal despite four straight days of talks conducted in secret.
A taxpayer-funded special session is a near-certainty as Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have been unable to strike a budget deal despite four straight days of talks conducted in secret.
Government shutdown contingency plan bill could reach Senate floor Friday
With budget negotiations in an apparent standstill, an effort to create a government shutdown contingency plan is working its way through the Senate.
With budget negotiations in an apparent standstill, an effort to create a government shutdown contingency plan is working its way through the Senate.
Walz: ‘Shame on us' if Minnesota leaders can't end budget impasse
After hours of secretive negotiations over the state budget impasse, Gov. Tim Walz gave a potential window into the dealmaking process Wednesday evening.
After hours of secretive negotiations over the state budget impasse, Gov. Tim Walz gave a potential window into the dealmaking process Wednesday evening.
No Minnesota budget deal, but lawmakers strike new tone
Twenty-four hours after state budget negotiations blew up in finger pointing, Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz struck a more civil tone and suggested they were making progress Tuesday evening.
Twenty-four hours after state budget negotiations blew up in finger pointing, Minnesota lawmakers and Gov. Tim Walz struck a more civil tone and suggested they were making progress Tuesday evening.
Alabama abortion bill passes Senate, heads to governor
Alabama is close to approving a near total ban on abortion after the state Senate passed a measure that would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony.
Alabama is close to approving a near total ban on abortion after the state Senate passed a measure that would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony.
Deadlocked vote likely dooms Minnesota gun control measures
Minnesota lawmakers on the Public Safety conference committee deadlocked Tuesday over two gun control measures, likely dooming the effort for the rest of the year.
Minnesota lawmakers on the Public Safety conference committee deadlocked Tuesday over two gun control measures, likely dooming the effort for the rest of the year.
Minnesota budget talks devolve into bickering over emojis
Negotiations over Minnesota’s nearly $50 billion state budget started promisingly Monday before lawmakers started bickering over emojis and questioning each other’s intentions.
Negotiations over Minnesota’s nearly $50 billion state budget started promisingly Monday before lawmakers started bickering over emojis and questioning each other’s intentions.
Pressure to pass Tobacco 21 grows as legislative session winds down
With the legislative session winding down, anti-smoking advocates are turning up the heat on passing a statewide law to raise the tobacco buying age to 21.
With the legislative session winding down, anti-smoking advocates are turning up the heat on passing a statewide law to raise the tobacco buying age to 21.
Vice President Pence touts trade deal during St. Paul visit
Vice President Mike Pence was touting his administration's trade deal during his visit to Minnesota, where he made stops in Clay County and in St. Paul Thursday.
Vice President Mike Pence was touting his administration's trade deal during his visit to Minnesota, where he made stops in Clay County and in St. Paul Thursday.