In Letter To Biden, Omar Calls For Recurring COVID Relief Payments Of $2,000
In a letter to President Joe Biden, Rep. Ilhan Omar called for him include in his COVID-19 relief package recurring monthly payments of $2,000.
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In a letter to President Joe Biden, Rep. Ilhan Omar called for him include in his COVID-19 relief package recurring monthly payments of $2,000.
Democrats are reportedly drafting a plan to expand the Child Tax Credit, which could lead to monthly payments for millions of the neediest Americans.
A third stimulus check is likely given the political and economic landscape, but the timing remains a little less certain.
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says they are actively lobbying the federal government for more vaccine doses.
Esme Murphy goes behind the scenes of the inauguration with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who describes the security that day, and relief now that it's over.
Amanda Gorman, 22, is the first United States Youth Poet Laureate. And on Wednesday, she became the youngest inaugural poet ever.
Some of these "day one" changes make a huge difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
Many concerned about climate change believe the Biden administration will breathe new life into the battle against what burdens our planet.
History was made with Kamala Harris the first woman to be named Vice President. That has a whole new generation who can see themselves in that role someday.
WCCO's Christiane Cordero spoke with some local students looking to follow her footsteps in their own way, a promising bunch from Prodeo Academy as well as assistant principal.
It's a historic day in our country that only takes place every four years. Those who study it say Wednesday's presidential inauguration will be unlike any before.
The inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is less than 24 hours away.
On the eve of Joe Biden's presidency, the country he's about to lead faces challenges that loom large: a deadly pandemic, an economy in tatters, civil unrest in the quest for racial equality, and just two weeks ago, an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol that left American democracy wounded.
Wisconsin's top health official, who has led the state throughout the coronavirus pandemic, is leaving for a job with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under President-elect Joe Biden.
Among the troops in Washington D.C. for Wednesday's presidential inauguration are about 850 members of the Minnesota National Guard.
After reviewing the threats to its own state, Minnesota decided it could significantly increase its contribution and will send 850 Guard rather than the 130 initially tapped to go.
Local law enforcement leaders say they're in regular communication with county, state and federal officials to coordinate and prepare for what's ahead.
President-elect Joe Biden disclosed plans for a $1.9 trillion stimulus package designed to counter the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and support the sinking economy.
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday will sign a new executive order to activate the Minnesota National Guard, bolstering security in light of threats of violence and armed protests at the State Capitol building in the coming days.
Concerns of follow-up attacks on all 50 state capitols led to a warning from the FBI, stating that armed protests will be happening around the buildings later this week and leading up to the inauguration for President-Elect Joe Biden.
As Democrats move forward with impeachment, only a few Republicans are speaking out saying that President Donald Trump should be removed from office before the inauguration.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she will officially introduce Monday two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
"Working people, labor unions, and those fighting every day for their shot at the middle class are the backbone of our economy and of this country," Walsh wrote in a tweet on Thursday.
At the state capitol in St. Paul, supporters of President Trump are taking part in a "Storm the Capitol" rally.
