Rep. Feist won't seek reelection in 2026, will pivot back to immigration work

Rep. Sandra Feist, a third-term representative and immigration attorney, has announced she will retire from the Minnesota House at the end of her current term.

Sen. Cwodzinski announces retirement, won't seek reelection in 2026

Sen. Steve Cwodzinski will not seek reelection in 2026, and has announced his retirement after nearly a decade in the Minnesota Senate.

Sen. Draheim isn't seeking reelection, citing belief in term limits

Minnesota State Sen. Rich Draheim announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, citing a belief in term limits and a desire for fresh voices in the legislature.

Trump backs full release of Epstein files
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President Donald Trump is calling on Congress to release the Jeffrey Epstein Files. This comes as the House is set to vote this week on releasing more information about the case that has already embroiled a number of high-profile figures. FOX’s Doug Luzader has more on the story.

All SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits: What we know

The Trump administration says everyone has to reapply for their SNAP benefits now that the government has reopened. Here's what we know.

At Trump's urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein's ties to Clinton and other political foes

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes, including former President Bill Clinton. 

What's next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

If the measure passes the Senate, it would go to Trump, who almost certainly would veto it. He has opposed the discharge petition from the start, even reaching out Wednesday to two Republicans who had signed it.

DOJ sues to block new California congressional map following Prop 50 win

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday filed a motion to aid in a lawsuit California Republicans have brought against Gov. Gavin Newsom over Prop 50.

Brewing blow: Minnesota's $200M hemp industry faces federal ban

Minnesota's hemp industry faces a potential crisis with a new federal law threatening to make intoxicating hemp products illegal.

Minnesota's $200M hemp industry faces federal ban
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Minnesota's hemp industry faces a potential crisis with a new federal law threatening to make intoxicating hemp products illegal. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.

Trump, First Lady sign foster care executive order
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump signed the executive order "Fostering the Future of American Children and Families," which aims to increase access to federal support for foster care organizations and expand educational opportunities with scholarship programs.

Airlines fighting to recover as government reopens
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Airlines are still working to restore order as they adjust to FAA orders that came down during the government shutdown that finally came to an end on Wednesday.

Ex-Clinton Cabinet secretary exchanged emails regularly with Epstein after conviction, new docs reveal

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers had regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The email exchanges include talks about an unknown woman and discussions about politics and President Donald Trump, according to new documents.

When will SNAP payments resume now that the government shutdown has ended?

The bill for the Agriculture Department means people who rely on key food assistance programs will see those benefits funded without threat of interruption through the rest of the budget year.