House passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill" in razor-thin vote
The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
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The budget package addresses President Trump's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
The bill would codify the name change, though it would carry no authority outside the U.S.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
Amid Democratic Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig's town hall stop on Wednesday in St. Cloud, Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer — who represents the area —wants the House to launch an ethics investigation against her.
The U.S. House recently passed the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote. The bill has resulted in a heated debate on what ID requirements should be needed to vote.
Critics say the bill, known as the SAVE Act, would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota is bringing a national park ranger fired during mass federal layoffs to President Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday.
Some Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature sounded the alarm about potential federal cuts to Medicaid, which could be at risk after the U.S. House passed a budget framework that includes slashing federal spending.
The bill's adoption appeared in doubt leading up to the final vote.
In 2023, the measure had no support from Democrats. This time, it had two Democratic votes.
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
The House Ethics Committee met earlier Thursday to discuss its investigation into the Florida Republican.
The final count in the House will be 220 Republicans to 215 Democrats.
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
Republican Congressman Tom Emmer has fended off another challenge from Democratic candidate Jeanne Hendricks to maintain his seat representing Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime DFL Rep. Betty McCollum will win reelection, CBS News projects, beating Republican May Lor Xiong for the 4th Congressional District seat in a rematch from the 2022 election.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Democrat U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and her Republican challenger Joe Teirab went head-to-head in a policy-driven debate on Friday, giving voters a glimpse on where they stand in the most competitive congressional race in Minnesota.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday officially called a special election for a state Senate seat vacated by Sen. Kelly Morrison, who stepped down to focus on her congressional campaign.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved next year's operating budget, which features tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and a 7% cut to academic programs.
A man is dead and another is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
Neither tornado caused any injuries or fatalities, the National Weather Service said.
Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination.
A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court has sided with the Democratic state attorney general in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.
Ramón Morales Reyes, 54, was accused of writing a letter threatening Trump in a social media post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that got widespread national coverage.
A government watchdog group in Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit seeking to prohibit billionaire Elon Musk from ever again offering cash payments to voters in the battleground state like he did in this spring's hotly contested Supreme Court race.
Judge Carla Espinoza set Ramón Morales Reyes' bond at $7,500 during a brief hearing at immigration court in Chicago.
The Trump administration argues that charges should not be dropped against a Wisconsin judge indicted for allegedly helping a man who is in the country evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse.
Hundreds of veterans were connected to lifesaving resources at the third annual Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans' Summer Salute at CHS Field.
Minnesota is home to thousands of pollinators, but they face challenges like habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. Now, a new first-of-its-kind pollinator garden aims to help pollinators thrive.
WCCO caught up with Michael Kelly, a man whose experience as a foster child helped shape him into the person he is today: a doctor.
Carpenter joined the military after 9/11. He was on active duty in Iraq and in the Middle East and returned home after serving his country. But a few years ago, he contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system and began shutting down his organs.
A year after Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty, family honor and remember the fallen hero.
A sea of candles at the Capitol is shining a light during one of the darkest times in Minnesota politics. As the shock of last weekend's assassination turns to sadness, Minnesotans stood together to remember the lives lost. WCCO's Frankie McLister was live from the Capitol as the touching tribute wrapped up Wednesday night.
They are remembering her for her peerless leadership, sense of humor, institutional knowledge of the Legislature and deep commitment to doing good work to improve the lives of Minnesotans.
Mark Hortman was killed early Saturday morning along with his wife, state Rep. Melissa Hortman, in a shooting that Gov. Tim Walz called a"political assassination."
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Today, two big developments impacting the LGBTQ+ community. One, a major Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for minors. Another cuts specialized help on the 988 suicide prevention hotline. Jason Rantala shows us the possible impacts here in Minnesota.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
The rush to DMV locations across Minnesota is calming since the REAL ID deadline passed a little more than a month ago, but it remains much busier than usual.
A cyberattack at food distributor United Natural Foods Incorporated has caused problems for its customers, which include Cub Foods, Whole Foods, and some co-ops.
Some Minnesota lottery players won nearly $400,000 this weekend.
Consumers have seen insurance rates climb over the past few years, and those increases are expected to continue in part due to President Trump's tariffs.
A planned immigration arrest turned violent in a quiet Bloomington, Minnesota, neighborhood.
The couple believed the Federal Trade Commission had contacted them to help them move their life savings over to Bitcoin.
State Rep. Kristin Bahner said that the man who allegedly killed the top Democrat in the Minnesota House also visited her home early Saturday.
A man is dead and another is charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in northern Minnesota Sunday night.
The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say.
LGBTQ+ advocates say they expect to see more people traveling to Minnesota, and even moving to Minnesota, to seek gender-affirming care after Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
For many U.S. veterans, fear is spreading over rumors that an executive order signed by President Trump gives VA doctors the right to refuse treatment to unmarried veterans and Democrats.
At least five current and past staffers at Twin Cities-based Planned Parenthood were on Vance Boelter's hit list, with sources close to the investigation telling WCCO they're looking at whether those on the list were targeted because of their support for abortion rights.
In a release last month, the Minnesota Department of Health says the state's suicide rate stayed about the same in 2024 when compared to 2023.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the previous roster of the CDC's vaccine advisers on Monday.
Thursday is Juneteenth, and there are plenty of events in the Twin Cities providing opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Minnesota took home two James Beard Awards during Monday night's ceremony, earning some national recognition for its locally evangelized food scene.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
More rats were part of the victory celebration when the clock hit zero. Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.
Courtney Williams scored 18 of her 20 points in the second half to rally the Minnesota Lynx to a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final with a 76-62 win over the Las Vegas Aces despite losing Napheesa Collier to a bad back early in the third quarter.
A Minneapolis teacher is helping high school basketball players get one more look from college coaches.
TJ Friedl hit a decisive two-out, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for their third straight win, 6-5 over the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Vikings announced their 2025 training camp schedule Tuesday, with a dozen practices open to fans and plenty of ancillary activities.
Officials say Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman were targeted because they were public servants.
Amid the horror and senseless violence in the shootings of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses, there are stories of heroism.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the law enforcement perspective on enforcing driving while under the influence of marijuana laws.
Thousands of state workers will be getting layoff notices in the next few days because the legislature has failed to come to a budget agreement.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name, and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Growing up in southern Minnesota, Kevin Vogel developed a love for animals by watching nature shows. Then, for 20 years, he and his family had a traveling zoo. But in 2014, they found a permanent home in Brainerd.
"We see an average of 12 to 20 eagles on every trip," said Jon Borreson. "We've got a couple eagles nests that we can pull up underneath and actually see small eagles in it."
A Scandia, Minnesota, man has saved a big part of the state's Swedish history.
They might be the most recognizable faces in Minnesota Twins history. And every time you go to a game, you see Minnie and Paul shaking hands in centerfield.
The average American family washes about 300 loads of laundry per year.
The sights of summer, like flowers and grass, can lead to the sound of sneezing. For some, it's constant, for others, it's sporadic, but we all know how it feels.
The latest wildfire updates from northern Minnesota remain promising, but the fight is far from finished.
Our nation's birthday is just about a month away, and the cost for a key element to the fun is now "up in the air."
The 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee wrapped up this week with participants navigating words the average person likely never heard of, let alone could spell.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
A spring snowstorm dropped several inches of plowable snow overnight in the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be quiet tonight before our last comfortable day for the next few days
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.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says tomorrow will be the last comfy day before it gets hot and humid over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says Thursday will be the last comfy day with highs in the 80s, and not humid. Hotter, stickier air moves in over the weekend.
We're set to see the warmest temperatures of the year so far over the weekend.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be quiet tonight before our last comfortable day for the next few days
It’s not a galaxy far, far away, but it is Cosmos. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, WCCO's John Lauritsen shows us how a Meeker County town got its name and why they still celebrate their man-made rocket ship.
Federal prosecutors say an escape attempt during an ICE arrest in the Twin Cities is leading to even more charges. Home security video shows the driver take off during a traffic stop, dragging a deportation officer with him. WCCO's Ubah Ali walks us through this video and the political firestorm behind it.
A sea of candles at the Capitol is shining a light during one of the darkest times in Minnesota politics. As the shock of last weekend's assassination turns to sadness, Minnesotans stood together to remember the lives lost. WCCO's Frankie McLister was live from the Capitol as the touching tribute wrapped up Wednesday night.
The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents on Wednesday approved next year's operating budget, which features tuition hikes of up to 7.5% and a 7% cut to academic programs.