Politics

Larry Summers leaving Harvard job amid increased backlash over Epstein ties

Harvard also confirmed the former university president will take leave from Kennedy School center directorship.

November 20, 2025 2:16pm CST

CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism

The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.

November 20, 2025 12:30pm CST

Dick Cheney Funeral: Former VP remembered at Washington National Cathedral memorial service

Former vice president Dick Cheney was remembered Thursday at a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral.

November 20, 2025 11:41am CST

Trump approval rating hits record low in FOX News poll

President Trump faces record-high disapproval ratings among core supporters as 76% of voters view the economy negatively, according to a new Fox News poll.

November 20, 2025 9:28am CST

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

November 20, 2025 8:00am CST

Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files: What's next

President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the Justice Department to release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

November 19, 2025 8:55pm CST

Epstein files: When will they be released?

The files must be released within 30 days, with some redactions allowed for ongoing investigations.

November 19, 2025 7:42pm CST

Former ICE agent says ‘opposition now organized’ against investigations

One former official with ICE says that operations have changed under the Trump administration due to “organized opposition" toward the work they are tasked with.

November 19, 2025 4:29pm CST

Edina gun control ordinance vote put on hold after council discussion

The Edina City Council Tuesday night opted not to vote on an ordinance that would ban guns in the city.

November 19, 2025 12:06pm CST

More SNAP recipients face work requirements: What to know

The Trump administration waived the new work requirements from his big spending bill for SNAP recipients in November, but they kick in for more adults in December. Here’s what to know.

November 19, 2025 10:39am CST

Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans

Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.

November 19, 2025 10:18am CST

Where Minnesota homeowners face the steepest property tax levy increase

Data shows statewide property tax levies could increase by up to 6.9%, but some residents could be seeing higher jumps than others.

November 18, 2025 9:29pm CST