3 groups; many videos; many interpretations of now-infamous D.C. encounter
A group of five black men shouting vulgar insults while protesting centuries of oppression. Dozens of white Catholic high school students visiting Washington for a rally to end abortion. And Native Americans marching to end injustice for indigenous peoples across the globe who have seen their lands overrun by outside settlers.
A group of five black men shouting vulgar insults while protesting centuries of oppression. Dozens of white Catholic high school students visiting Washington for a rally to end abortion. And Native Americans marching to end injustice for indigenous peoples across the globe who have seen their lands overrun by outside settlers.
Trump offers a 'Dreamers' deal for border-money proposal
President Donald Trump sought to break the government shutdown impasse Saturday, offering to extend protections for young people brought to the country illegally as children, if Democrats give him $5.7 billion for his long-promised border wall. But Democrats dismissed the offer as non-starter, calling on Trump to re-open the government first.
President Donald Trump sought to break the government shutdown impasse Saturday, offering to extend protections for young people brought to the country illegally as children, if Democrats give him $5.7 billion for his long-promised border wall. But Democrats dismissed the offer as non-starter, calling on Trump to re-open the government first.
Senator Scott proposes members of Congress go unpaid during shutdown
Sen. Rick Scott isn't wasting time taking aim at his own colleagues, co-sponsoring a bill that would force lawmakers to forego their paychecks during a government shutdown.
Sen. Rick Scott isn't wasting time taking aim at his own colleagues, co-sponsoring a bill that would force lawmakers to forego their paychecks during a government shutdown.
Marijuana legalization debate grows heated at Minnesota Capitol
An anti-marijuana news conference went off the rails Wednesday at the state Capitol when pro-marijuana advocates took over the event by shouting down critics.
An anti-marijuana news conference went off the rails Wednesday at the state Capitol when pro-marijuana advocates took over the event by shouting down critics.
Hands-free cell phone restrictions to pass this year, Minnesota lawmakers say
After many failed attempts, this is the year that Minnesota lawmakers will ban drivers from using cell phones in their cars without hands-free technology, legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz said Monday.
After many failed attempts, this is the year that Minnesota lawmakers will ban drivers from using cell phones in their cars without hands-free technology, legislative leaders and Governor Tim Walz said Monday.
Judge blocks Trump birth control coverage rules in 13 states
A U.S. judge in California has blocked Trump administration rules, which would allow more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control, from taking effect in 13 states and Washington, D.C.
A U.S. judge in California has blocked Trump administration rules, which would allow more employers to opt out of providing women with no-cost birth control, from taking effect in 13 states and Washington, D.C.
Report: $20M donated for border wall via disabled vet's GoFundMe page may be refunded
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
GoFundMe could be returning more than $20 million in donations to help fund a U.S.-Mexico border wall if donors don't redirect their funds to a newly created nonprofit, reports said Friday.
Fed. administrators selective about cuts to government functions, as shutdown now longest in history
All administrations get some leeway to choose which services to freeze and which to maintain when a budget standoff in Washington forces some agencies to shutter.
All administrations get some leeway to choose which services to freeze and which to maintain when a budget standoff in Washington forces some agencies to shutter.
Gun violence prevention advocates, critics clash over Minnesota ‘red flag' bill
Critics of one gun violence bill at the Minnesota State Capitol painted a dire picture this week of police storming into homes and seizing guns.
Critics of one gun violence bill at the Minnesota State Capitol painted a dire picture this week of police storming into homes and seizing guns.
Gov. Walz signs first executive order creating One Minnesota Council
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed his first executive order Wednesday, creating a council to promote diversity and inclusion in state government practices like recruiting, contracting and civic engagement.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed his first executive order Wednesday, creating a council to promote diversity and inclusion in state government practices like recruiting, contracting and civic engagement.
AP Fact Check: Trump oversells wall as a solution to drugs
In his prime-time speech to the nation, President Donald Trump rested part of his case for a border wall on the need to stem the flow of drugs from Mexico, ignoring the reality of how most illicit drugs come in: stuffed in vehicles at official border crossings. No wall would stop that practice.
In his prime-time speech to the nation, President Donald Trump rested part of his case for a border wall on the need to stem the flow of drugs from Mexico, ignoring the reality of how most illicit drugs come in: stuffed in vehicles at official border crossings. No wall would stop that practice.
Members of Minnesota's congressional delegation to donate shutdown pay
Several members of Minnesota's congressional delegation said they will donate their pay to charity during the partial federal government shutdown.
Several members of Minnesota's congressional delegation said they will donate their pay to charity during the partial federal government shutdown.
What air travelers should know about the government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel. Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick as they face the prospect of missing their first paycheck this week.
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel. Over the weekend, some airports had long lines at checkpoints, apparently caused by a rising number of security officers calling in sick as they face the prospect of missing their first paycheck this week.
How will the government shutdown affect tax season?
For the first time every American in the country will finally feel the impacts of the federal tax overhaul passed by Congress in December 2017. But, as we wait for our W-2’s, the government shutdown is complicating things even further as IRS employees are out of work.
For the first time every American in the country will finally feel the impacts of the federal tax overhaul passed by Congress in December 2017. But, as we wait for our W-2’s, the government shutdown is complicating things even further as IRS employees are out of work.
4 Minnesotans sworn in on historic day in Washington, D.C.
The new U.S. House and Senate are underway in Washington as the 116th Congress was gaveled in, including four new representatives from Minnesota.
The new U.S. House and Senate are underway in Washington as the 116th Congress was gaveled in, including four new representatives from Minnesota.
California's Nancy Pelosi becomes House speaker, makes history
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Nancy Pelosi knew this moment would come, even if others had their doubts - or worked to stop her.
Elizabeth Warren is first Democrat to form 2020 exploratory committee
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday that she is forming a presidential exploratory committee, a key step toward a 2020 bid and a move that puts pressure on potential rivals.
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday that she is forming a presidential exploratory committee, a key step toward a 2020 bid and a move that puts pressure on potential rivals.
After ‘tough' campaign, Keith Ellison plans to be an active attorney general
Having emerged from a campaign he says included some of the toughest times of his life, Minnesota Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison is planning to be an active presence at the state Capitol.
Having emerged from a campaign he says included some of the toughest times of his life, Minnesota Attorney General-elect Keith Ellison is planning to be an active presence at the state Capitol.
"Are you still a believer in Santa?" Trump asked kid in Christmas Eve phone call
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made a series of Christmas Eve phone calls on Monday, punctuated by an exchange in which the president apparently questioned a child’s belief in Santa Claus.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump made a series of Christmas Eve phone calls on Monday, punctuated by an exchange in which the president apparently questioned a child’s belief in Santa Claus.
David Schultz stops by Fox 9 to talk politics, government shutdown
Political Science expert David Schultz stopped by Fox 9 to talk about the government shutdown and more.
Political Science expert David Schultz stopped by Fox 9 to talk about the government shutdown and more.