Trump waives law forcing US move its embassy to Jerusalem
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
President Donald Trump has temporarily waived a law requiring the U.S. to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
State Congressional Republicans prepare for legal battles over Dayton's funding vetoes
In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton defended the constitutionality of his line-item veto of money to operate the state legislature--But state Republican leaders disagree, preparing a legal challenge to the measure for the days to come.
In a conference call with reporters Wednesday, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton defended the constitutionality of his line-item veto of money to operate the state legislature--But state Republican leaders disagree, preparing a legal challenge to the measure for the days to come.
Kathy Griffin apologizes for Trump photo: 'I went too far'
Kathy Griffin says went way too far when she appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like President Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
Kathy Griffin says went way too far when she appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like President Donald Trump's bloody, severed head.
Gov. Dayton signs budget bills, vetoes minimum wage and paid leave preemption bill
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called a 5:30 p.m. news conference to announce his decisions on the budget bills passed during a 75-hour special session that ended just before Memorial Day weekend.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called a 5:30 p.m. news conference to announce his decisions on the budget bills passed during a 75-hour special session that ended just before Memorial Day weekend.
Dayton fends off attack on buffer strips, environment board
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- In the closing days of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton fended off attempts to gut his signature clean water accomplishment, a requirement for buffer strips of vegetation between farm fields and waterways.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- In the closing days of the 2017 legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton fended off attempts to gut his signature clean water accomplishment, a requirement for buffer strips of vegetation between farm fields and waterways.
After 75-hour special session, Minnesota budget deal done
It took three extra days, several sleepless nights and some horse-trading to win crucial Democratic votes, but Minnesota's Legislature finished passing the remainder of a $46 billion budget in a special session early Friday.
It took three extra days, several sleepless nights and some horse-trading to win crucial Democratic votes, but Minnesota's Legislature finished passing the remainder of a $46 billion budget in a special session early Friday.
Gianforte wins Montana special election, apologizes to bodyslammed reporter
Republican Greg Gianforte won Thursday night’s special election for Montana’s U.S. House seat, despite being charged with assaulting a Guardian reporter just hours before the polls opened.
Republican Greg Gianforte won Thursday night’s special election for Montana’s U.S. House seat, despite being charged with assaulting a Guardian reporter just hours before the polls opened.
Dayton, lawmakers seek way out of special session impasse
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Republican Legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton searched Wednesday for a way out of their impasse after their plan for a brief special session went off the rails with plenty of work remaining to wrap up a $46 billion budget -- and no clear path to do so.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Republican Legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton searched Wednesday for a way out of their impasse after their plan for a brief special session went off the rails with plenty of work remaining to wrap up a $46 billion budget -- and no clear path to do so.
Budget unfinished, Minnesota Legislature heads to special session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Legislature raced toward a midnight deadline on Monday with waning hope of completing a budget on time, as Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka conceded lawmakers may need an overtime session to finish passing budget bills.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Legislature raced toward a midnight deadline on Monday with waning hope of completing a budget on time, as Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka conceded lawmakers may need an overtime session to finish passing budget bills.
Supreme Court strikes down 2 NC congressional districts
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court struck down two congressional districts in North Carolina Monday because race played too large a role in their creation, a decision voting rights advocates said would boost challenges in other states.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court struck down two congressional districts in North Carolina Monday because race played too large a role in their creation, a decision voting rights advocates said would boost challenges in other states.
Students walk out of Pence's graduation speech at Notre Dame
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
Dozens of students marched out of their own graduation ceremony as Vice President Mike Pence took the stage at the University of Notre Dame.
Trump urges Mideast nations to drive out 'Islamic extremism'
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, describing a "battle between good and evil" rather than a clash between the West and Islam.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism" emanating from the region, describing a "battle between good and evil" rather than a clash between the West and Islam.
Battle to finalize budget continues, lawmakers to meet Saturday
The budget debate briefly left the Capitol and relocated to the studios of Twin Cities Public Television Friday evening.
The budget debate briefly left the Capitol and relocated to the studios of Twin Cities Public Television Friday evening.
Brainerd HS administration was 'unaware' of 'behead' Trump yearbook quote
Administrators at Brainerd High School are investigating a quote that was published in the yearbook, attributed to a sophomore student who said she “would like to behead” President Donald Trump. The quote was published on a page titled, “Trump 2k17-2k20? How do you feel about him?”
Administrators at Brainerd High School are investigating a quote that was published in the yearbook, attributed to a sophomore student who said she “would like to behead” President Donald Trump. The quote was published on a page titled, “Trump 2k17-2k20? How do you feel about him?”
Lawmakers consider cuts to Minnesota's film incentive program
When Hollywood calls Minnesota, what does one say?
When Hollywood calls Minnesota, what does one say?
REAL ID finally a done deal in Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to get the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law. A vote in the House is expected late Wednesday afternoon, followed by a vote in the Senate. Minnesota will be one of the last states to become REAL ID compliant.
Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to get the state in compliance with the federal REAL ID law. A vote in the House is expected late Wednesday afternoon, followed by a vote in the Senate. Minnesota will be one of the last states to become REAL ID compliant.
Consternation on Capitol Hill over Trump's Russia meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) - Consternation and confusion overtook Capitol Hill on Tuesday as Republicans confronted revelations that President Donald Trump had disclosed highly classified information to the Russians in the Oval Office a day after firing FBI Director James Comey.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Consternation and confusion overtook Capitol Hill on Tuesday as Republicans confronted revelations that President Donald Trump had disclosed highly classified information to the Russians in the Oval Office a day after firing FBI Director James Comey.
Trump talk with Russians 'wholly appropriate,' adviser says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to senior Russian officials as "wholly appropriate," as officials tried to beat back criticism from fellow Republicans and concerns from international allies.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's disclosure of classified information to senior Russian officials as "wholly appropriate," as officials tried to beat back criticism from fellow Republicans and concerns from international allies.
Report: Trump shared secret info about ISIS with Russians
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans.
No budget deal in sight with a week to go at Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Republican Legislature is sending the remainder of its budget bills to Gov. Mark Dayton's desk. Then the real work begins. GOP legislative leaders abandoned the negotiating table last week and began sending the Democratic governor their own versions of the budget. Dayton closed out the week by vetoing those bills, but the Legislature only finished half...
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Republican Legislature is sending the remainder of its budget bills to Gov. Mark Dayton's desk. Then the real work begins. GOP legislative leaders abandoned the negotiating table last week and began sending the Democratic governor their own versions of the budget. Dayton closed out the week by vetoing those bills, but the Legislature only finished half...