House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Klobuchar, Emmer expect $900 billion stimulus soon, including direct checks
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer don't agree on much, but both expect Congress to pass a stimulus package over the weekend or early next week.
Rep. Craig wants to extend $500 stimulus credit for older kids and college-age dependents
Americans will soon see checks from the federal government under a stimulus bill passed to counter the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus.
House Judiciary Committee sets Dec. 4 impeachment hearing
The House Judiciary Committee will be taking over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump starting next week on Dec. 4.
Ambassador Taylor says Trump asked another diplomat about 'the investigations'
For the first time a top diplomat testified Wednesday that President Donald Trump was overheard asking about “the investigations” he wanted Ukraine to pursue that are central to the impeachment inquiry.
Chaotic scene as Republicans storm closed-door impeachment inquiry testimony
Republicans briefly brought the Democrat-led impeachment investigation to a halt Wednesday when around two dozen GOP House members stormed into a closed-door deposition with a Defense Department official. Democrats said the move compromised national security because some of the Republicans brought electronic devices into a secure room.
Impeachment inquiry dominates discussion at Rep. Tom Emmer town hall
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer is continuing his town hall tour and Tuesday, he was in Anoka County during a tense time in national politics.
House panel questions 3M, former MN Attorney General Lori Swanson on Capitol Hill
With Congress back in session, a House panel questioned an executive at Maplewood-based 3M and former Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson Tuesday.