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Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
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Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, refused to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition in December.
House Republicans have issued a subpoena to Lesley Wolf, the assistant U.S. attorney in Delaware.
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
Rep. Mike Johnson is the fourth speaker nominee since McCarthy's removal and the second in a single day. He said that his intention is to go the House floor Wednesday for a noon speaker vote.
After five rounds of closed door votes Tuesday in Washington D.C., Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is the House Republicans' next nominee for the speaker of the house.
The House Republican Conference voted that Jordan should drop his bid in a closed-door meeting following an earlier vote on the House floor.
The House is voting to elect a new House speaker for a third time since Rep. Kevin McCarthy was removed as speaker over two weeks ago.
"I'm still running for speaker and I plan to go to the floor and get the votes and win this race," Rep. Jim Jordan said Thursday.
All total, 22 Republicans voted against Rep. Jim Jordan on the second ballot.
Rep. Jim Jordan lost 20 Republicans to win just 200 votes, falling shy of the 217 needed to become speaker of the House.
For the first time since the House voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, the full House met to vote on his replacement. And that put the division among House Republicans on full display. Skyler Henry has the major takeaways.
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan has expressed confidence that Tuesday’s House vote will be in his favor, but not everyone in the GOP conference has signaled they're on board.
Rep. Tom Emmer, Republican of Minnesota, said Monday evening after the GOP conference met, "we're gonna have a speaker tomorrow."
There are at least 10-20 Republicans who remain unwilling to support Rep. Jim Jordan. They're frustrated over the treatment of Rep. Steve Scalise during his speaker bid and still angry over former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have announced their bids for House speaker.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent a sharply worded response to GOP Rep. Jim Jordan after he demanded more information about her investigation.
But a majority of Republicans would have the GOP in Congress try to stop them.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Every day is Earth Day for a Minneapolis-based market. Its sustainability efforts keep thousands of pounds of waste from landfills each year.
Tuesday will be another sunny day in Minnesota as a warming trend begins.
Simeon Woods Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings for the Minnesota Twins in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
Every day is Earth Day for a Minneapolis-based market. Its sustainability efforts keep thousands of pounds of waste from landfills each year.
An Oakdale family needs help finding the driver who hit their son while walking to school.
WCCO first learned about SynerFuse in 2023 after a patient shared her chronic pain journey and the successful results a year after the surgery.
The markets are anxious about President Trump's trade war. And so are shoppers looking for deals on cars.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead and another critically injured in Shakopee, Minnesota.
The Isanti County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash near the intersection of 269th Avenue East and Tucker Trail around 2:06 p.m.
Investigators now believe the fatal injuries suffered by a well-known southwestern Minnesota bartender in 2023 were self-inflicted.
When severe weather rolls through, it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the notifications. Here are the four things you need to know about weather alerts and warnings.
A Brooklyn Park, Minnesota man has been charged after a Blue Plate Restaurant Company co-owner was killed by a driver while on a motorcycle Sunday.
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
Campaign funding smashed records, making it the most expensive judicial race in history.
Tuesday evening, Wisconsin's polls will close in what has become the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
A 17-year-old driver who allegedly struck and killed a runner on a western Wisconsin road Saturday may have been intoxicated at the time, according to authorities.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Ludacris are slated to headline Taste of Minnesota this year.
Low enrollment at Chelsea Heights Elementary School has impacted funding for music and arts programs, leaving staff to figure out how they will still deliver creative classes for students.
Avianah Drakeford was born with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that negatively affects how blood moves around the body. It's not life-threatening, but it is life-altering.
Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed in a statement posted to its webpage.
An elementary school student used a school bus radio to get help for a driver suffering from a medical condition while on their route home from school in central Minnesota, according to officials.
State leaders are highlighting what they're calling a "system in crisis.”
State officials say the rules, which were approved without changes, will be published in the State Register and go into effect later this month.
With planting season just around the corner, Minnesota soybean farmers are voicing concern over President Trump's trade war with China.
Minnesota state auditors on Monday released the results of their investigation into construction of the Met Council’s oft-delayed and over budget Southwest Light Rail Transit project.
With planting season just around the corner, some Minnesota farmers are voicing concern over President Trump's trade war.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Every day is Earth Day for a Minneapolis-based market. Its sustainability efforts keep thousands of pounds of waste from landfills each year.
With planting season just around the corner, Minnesota soybean farmers are voicing concern over President Trump's trade war with China.
An across-the-board 10% tariff on all imports is set to begin Saturday, with added reciprocal tariffs starting next week, and consumers in Minnesota are expressing their concerns.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
A driver is in the hospital after being shot by law enforcement following a pursuit in northwestern Minnesota Monday morning, according to officials.
Federal investigators are searching for 19 guns that remain missing after being reportedly snatched from their UPS packaging in Minneapolis.
A man was injured in a shooting outside a St. Paul bar early Monday, according to police.
Despite lifesaving efforts, a woman died after being hit by a car in Meadowlands Township Friday evening, officials say.
A 43-year-old man is facing a first-degree marijuana possession charge after police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport found a bag with over 10 pounds of marijuana in it.
WCCO first learned about SynerFuse in 2023 after a patient shared her chronic pain journey and the successful results a year after the surgery.
According to a court document filed on Tuesday, the United States District Court District of Minnesota dismissed the lawsuit for "lack of standing."
A Wisconsin man is cycling towards a cure for Parkinson's disease. Dozens of bikers are set to take off in an annual Wisconsin fundraiser called Peloton4Parkinson's at the end of April.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to limit sales of tampons with lead and arsenic in them.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Three Minnesotans are among the five nominees for best Midwestern chef in this year's James Beard Awards, and the state is in competition in several other categories as well.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
The Van Gogh Museum says a painting purchased at a Minnesota garage sale did not come from the Dutch artist's hand, despite the claims from a New York research group.
Simeon Woods Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings for the Minnesota Twins in Monday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
UConn's win over South Carolina in the women's NCAA championship on Sunday marked a storybook ending for Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers, who faced a lot of hurdles leading up to the victory.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
The WNBA will finally be able to welcome Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers to the league.
Two key members of the Minnesota Lynx dynasty of the 2010s are heading to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
J.P. Morgan revised its prediction for a recession to 60% for this year.
Minnesota currently receives $23 billion in federal aid per year accounting for 35% of the state's revenue.
In a state where citizens own their own NFL franchise, Professor Anthony Chergosky says it was Elon Musk and his giveaways that turned the race into a referendum that was less about President Trump and more about Musk himself.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court currently has a 4-3 liberal majority, with one of the liberal justices retiring, the balance of the court is at stake.
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the ideological makeup of a court likely to decide key issues in a perennial battleground state.
It's sap-tapping season in our state. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how an Otter Tail County man landed in the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows how one group is unearthing a bit of history.
South of Hastings, Minnesota, there's a town without a single resident and there are businesses that don't sell a single thing. Yet people can't wait to visit, and once here, they don't want to leave.
Lovers of old-school records in the Twin Cities, listen up: you can get a record made in your own backyard.
A partnership between the American Legion and a horseshoe club is putting Becker, Minnesota, on the map.
Professor David Geary, a cognitive scientist and evolutionary psychologist, has researched the topic of heights and says humans have been getting taller.
Artificial dyes made using chemicals and are thus regulated by the Food and Drug Administration to ensure their safety. But do we need them?
With just a click of the mouse or tap on your phone, many have felt a rush of embarrassment.
The right amount of protein varies for each person depending on factors like gender, age, activity level and use of weight loss medication or supplements.
Tuesday is Disability Advocacy Day in Minnesota, so WCCO found out how to respectfully interact with people who have disabilities.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
Six Minnesota Vikings made the initial roster for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, the most in 15 years.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Severe thunderstorms — they're large, powerful and if you're caught unprepared, even deadly.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Highs will climb into the 40s and 50s across the state, with the Twin Cities topping out right around 50.
Severe thunderstorms — they’re large, powerful and if you’re caught unprepared, even deadly.
Tuesday will be another sunny day in Minnesota as a warming trend begins.
The global trade war is intensifying with nations desperate for a resolution, state lawmakers are working to give rideshare drivers the green light to unionize and more.
If you are looking for a furry friend to add to your life or family, this week might just be the time to do it.
Highs will climb into the 40s and 50s across the state, with the Twin Cities topping out right around 50.
An investigation is underway after an officer shot a suspect following a car chase, plus more of the day’s top stories.
Every day is Earth Day for a Minneapolis-based market.