Rep. Omar Introduces Legislation Opposing Brunei's Gay Sex Death Penalty
The laws, which came into full effect in April, generated global backlash, with protests made by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France
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The laws, which came into full effect in April, generated global backlash, with protests made by the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France
Several initiatives to promote gender equity and reduce gender-based violence are in play as Minnesota's legislative session nears an end, ranging from a potential overhaul of the state's sexual assault laws to making it easier to sue for sexual harassment.
After the U.S. increased tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, President Donald Trump said Friday that the "process is in place" to levy an expanded round of tariffs on effectively the remainder of Chinese imports, totaling $325 billion.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has been focused on changing the culture within the Minneapolis Police Department since he took office.
Vice President Mike Pence was in Minnesota Thursday afternoon to tout the administration's new North American trade agreement.
This comes as a reversal for President Trump who previously said that Mueller should not testify before Congress, claiming there were "no redos for the Dems." During Barr's own testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the attorney general said he had "no objection" to letting Mueller testify.
Minnesota lawmakers are trying to get their hands around skyrocketing drug costs and the pharmaceutical industry that sets the prices.
Trump tweeted that he intended to hike tariffs on Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent put in place in September.
Vice President Mike Pence is rolling into the Midwest to tout the administration's new North American trade agreement, while back in Washington President Donald Trump tries to salvage a transformative trade deal with China.
The United States Constitution requires presidents to be at least 35 years old, but there is no top age limit.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke made appearances in Minneapolis and Lakeville Wednesday.
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar participated in a nationally-televised town hall event Wednesday night on Fox News, where she took time to address allegations of being abusive to her senate staff.
"In the $12 billion of tax increases over the next four years, we couldn't get them to lower one of them," Republican Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said.
Nineteen Republicans sent a letter Wednesday to Evers saying the raises aren't fair and compensation should be addressed through the state budget.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is highlighting the importance of safe drinking water.
