Bill targeting White House ballroom donations introduced by Democrats
The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
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The bill aims to impose restrictions on ballroom donors seeking to influence the administration.
The Minnesota Senate chamber returned to full strength on Tuesday after two new members took the oath of office, restoring the Democrats' slim one-seat majority for the first time in months.
Democratic Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Republican Sen. Michael Holmstrom were both sworn into the Minnesota Senate on Tuesday.
The U.S. House is expected to vote on Tuesday on legislation that would require Attorney General Pam Bondi to make public all unclassified and investigative materials related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Senate has approved the Epstein Files Transparency Act to compel the release of documents, after the House passed it 427 to 1.
President Trump plans to seal major business and security deals during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House visit.
The measure compelling the Justice Department to release materials related to Jeffrey Epstein won congressional approval. In a sudden reversal, President Trump told lawmakers they should vote for it.
Gov. Tim Walz has set a date for special elections to fill vacancies in two Minnesota House districts, each of which covers part of the Twin Cities.
Dozens of Minnesota nonprofits and advocates warn that planned federal housing grant changes could mean thousands of Minnesotans overcoming homelessness will return to the streets.
The top federal housing agency is planning to change how funds are used to fight homelessness. Advocates say the cuts to housing programs could put 3,600 Minnesotans back on the streets. Caroline Cummings reports on the impact and why people across the political divide are sounding the alarm.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
Republican Sen. Rich Draheim of Madison Lake said he will not seek reelection in 2026, while Democratic Sen. Steve Cwodzinski of Eden Prairie will retire.
Two state senators have announced their time in the Minnesota Legislature will come to a close next year.
It was one of the biggest upsets in recent Minnesota history. State Rep. Kaohly Her defeated two-term incumbent and heavy favorite St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Now, the tough part is what her plans are for turning St. Paul around.
The FAA is clearing the way for full flight schedules to return.
