An Emboldened Extremist Wing Flexes Its Power in a Leaderless G.O.P.
As more far-right Republicans take office and exercise power, party officials are promoting unity and neutrality rather than confronting dangerous…
Senate confirms Biden’s DHS pick after GOP delay
The Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas after a Republican effort stalled confirmation of President Biden’s pick to lead the…
Trump Supporter’s Delusions About A Stolen Election Make Him More Dangerous: Judge
Couy Griffin’s belief in conspiracy theories hurt his case to be released ahead of his trial linked to the Capitol…
U.S. unemployment rate to remain above pre-pandemic level through decade, CBO says
The nation’s unemployment rate will not return to its pre-pandemic levels through the rest of this decade, meaning millions could…
McConnell says Taylor Greene’s embrace of conspiracy theories a ‘cancer’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday blasted Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s embrace of “loony lies and conspiracy theories” as…
New diabetes cases linked to covid-19
Researchers don’t understand exactly how the disease might trigger Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, or whether the cases are…
State prescription drug purchasing program wins narrow approval in health committee
By changing how prescription drugs are purchased for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees, the Department of Human Services could save…
Atlanta U.S. attorney, appointed by Trump amid post-election pressure campaign, resigns
The federal prosecutor tapped by President Donald Trump to lead the Atlanta U.S. Attorney’s Office during Trump’s failed bid to…
A Harvard professor argues the Trump mob’s siege fits the Framers’ ‘paradigmatic case of treason’
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is set to begin next week, and senators will be asked to decide…
In the Know: February 3, 2021
Governor Tim WalzWalz raises $1.7 million for likely 2022 re-election bid, Pioneer Press Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signs new law to ‘carry…