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What services would a partial government shutdown affect if a funding deal isn't reached?
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (486+ words) WASHINGTON " The word "partial" has been mentioned a lot ahead of a possible government shutdown that may start Friday night, but clarity on just how partial the shutdown would be has been hard to come by. A fight over future…...
Trump endorses Rep. Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin's open governor's race, leading GOP rival to drop out
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (300+ words) Tiffany now faces only nominal opposition for the Republican nomination in the battleground state after Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann announced his decision to drop out Wednesday. Schoemann congratulated Tiffany on the Trump endorsement and wished him "great success" in…...
DFLers win special election races in Washington, Ramsey counties
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (138+ words) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar officially filed paperwork to run for governor. A source close says she plans to announce her plans in the coming days. DFLers win special election races in Washington, Ramsey counties ST PAUL, Minn. " DFLers overwhelmingly won…...
Federal government could shut down again this week over Homeland Security and ICE funding dispute
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (516+ words) Both of Minnesota's U.S. Senators said Monday they will not support a spending bill to fund the federal government later this week unless Republicans agree to place conditions on funding for Homeland Security and immigration enforcement." If Congress does not approve…...
Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states
1+ week, 53+ min ago (465+ words) President Donald Trump's budget office this week ordered most government agencies to compile data on the federal money that is sent to 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia in what it describes as a tool to "reduce the…...
Klobuchar takes steps toward run for Minnesota governor
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (306+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has officially filed preliminary paperwork to run for Minnesota governor, following'weeks of speculation after Gov. Walz's announcement he would not seek reelection. The paperwork was filed Thursday. "This is a preliminary step necessary for any…...
Report: Vice President JD Vance to stop in Minneapolis Thursday
1+ week, 1+ day ago (322+ words) MINNEAPOLIS " Vice President JD Vance will travel to Minneapolis Thursday for a roundtable discussion with local leaders and community members, a source familiar with the plans told NBC News. The stop comes as protests continue throughout the state as federal…...
Sources: DOJ to subpoena MN Attorney General Keith Ellison
1+ week, 2+ day ago (236+ words) Q&A: Students say ICE fears changed daily life, including carrying proof of citizenship, as speakers promote Jan. 23 "Day of Truth and Freedom" strike. Sources: DOJ to subpoena MN Attorney General Keith Ellison ST PAUL, Minn " The U.S. Department of Justice is…...
Emmer introduces bill to denaturalize those convicted of fraud, felonies, terrorist ties
1+ week, 2+ day ago (354+ words) WASHINGTON " Minnesota U.S. Representative and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has introduced a bill that aims to revoke naturalized citizenship for those convicted of fraud, aggravated felonies, and ties to terrorist organizations. The Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act would…...
WATCH LIVE: Trump to be ‘special guest’ at White House press briefing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (139+ words) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt teased the surprise in a post on X, saying, "A very special guest will be joining me at the podium today.... TUNE IN." WATCH LIVE: Trump to be "special guest" at White House press…...