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Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.
Staring down a fast-approaching government shutdown that threatens to disrupt life for millions of Americans, Speaker Kevin McCarthy has turned to a strategy that so far has preserved his tenuous hold on House leadership but also marked it by chaos: giving hard-right lawmakers what they want.
'We got this wrong': Walz takes responsibility for cannabis director debacle
Erin DuPree stepped aside Friday, a day after Walz appointed her to lead the Office of Cannabis Management.
Her family has ties to the man who created the Minnesota state seal. Now she'll help change it.
Kate Beane is one of 13 people who will approve the design of a new state flag and seal by Jan. 1.
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections
Sidewalk shoveling, policing and even Mayor Frey's standing are all in play in 13 ward races.
Why rent control is not on Minneapolis ballots
A contentious June vote during a Muslim holiday killed any chance of the issue going to voters — this year.
Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment
Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey announced on Saturday that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state's Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges.
With House Republicans in turmoil, colleagues implore GOP holdouts not to shut down government
Working furiously to take control of a House in disarray, allies of Speaker Kevin McCarthy implored their Republican colleagues Saturday to drop their hardline tactics and work together to approve a conservative spending plan to prevent a federal shutdown.
California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state.
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Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: Al Quie, the Hernandez family and the lasting legacy of kindness
Decades before diversity, equity or inclusion were the norm, a young Al Quie invited a Mexican American pastor to tiny Nerstrand, Minn.
Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Environmental Q&A with former Gov. Carlson. 'It's our survival we're talking about'
"I've always felt if a choice must be made between commerce and the environment, the environment should win,'' former Minnesota governor Arne Carlson said in an interview with columnist Dennis Anderson.
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After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home
California Gov. Gavin Newsom made big waves in the climate world recently by announcing a lawsuit alleging major oil and gas companies deceived the public about the risks fossil fuels posed for global warming and saying he would sign the nation's most sweeping emissions reporting rules for large companies.
Donald Trump commits to Nevada caucus as state GOP approves rules rivals see as helping his campaign
Former President Donald Trump 's campaign committed to running in Nevada's caucus as the state party approved rules that rival campaigns say tilt the state's nominating process in his favor.
Jimmy Carter's final chapter: Peanut butter ice cream and his 99th birthday
The former president entered hospice care seven months ago.
Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it's legal
As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.
The federal government is headed into a shutdown. What does it mean, who's hit and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics as Republicans in the House, fueled by hard-right demands for deep cuts, force a confrontation over federal spending.
Nikki Haley's approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics
As a state representative running a longshot campaign for South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley would often explain her opposition to abortion with a story about her family.
Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful NJ developer accused of corruption
In late 2020, Sen. Bob Menendez met with Philip Sellinger, a private practice lawyer and former fundraiser for the senator, to assess his potential fit as the next U.S. attorney for the state of New Jersey — and to discuss one case in particular.
Medicaid expansion to begin soon in North Carolina as governor decides to let budget bill become law
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday he would let the state budget bill that's now reached his desk become law without his signature, opening the way for Medicaid coverage for 600,000 low-income adults, with some receiving the government health insurance soon.
Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption
Powerful Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was charged Friday with secretly aiding the authoritarian government of Egypt and trying to thwart the criminal prosecution of a friend in exchange for gold bars and cash under a corruption indictment that accuses him of using his foreign affairs influence for personal gain.
New Minnesota cannabis director resigns amid report she sold illegal products
Erin DuPree was selling high-dose cannabis products at her hemp shop that weren't compliant with state law.