Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
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MN House Republicans override Simon, declare a quorum [RAW]
After Secretary of State Steve Simon sent the House into recess after saying there wasn't a quorum presence, the 67 Republicans present moved to remove Simon and instate Paul Anderson to take the roster. Anderson then declared there was a quorum, and Republicans voted Simon's adjournment out of order. Republicans proceeded with business, with no Democrats in the chamber. Democrats had made good on their promise not to show up to the first day of the Minnesota Legislature.
DFL members skip Day 1 of MN House session: Full roll call
As the DFL and GOP fights for control of the Minnesota House, the House chambers were half empty on Tuesday, as DFL members skipped Day 1.
MN House GOP pushes ahead without official quorum as DFL skips Day 1
Amid a power struggle between parties, DFL members skipped the first day of the legislative session as the Minnesota House gavels in on Tuesday. That didn't stop Republicans from pushing ahead with business, even without an official quorum.
MN District 54A race: Judge rules Brad Tabke's win stands
A lawsuit challenging the status of who will represent District 54A encompassing Shakopee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has been decided, with a Scott County judge deciding Brad Tabke's win stands in an election decided by only 14 votes.
MN Senate District 60 special election primary on Tuesday
A special election primary for Minnesota Senate District 60 is being held Tuesday, Jan. 14, to fill the vacancy in the district after Sen. Kari Dziedzic died of cancer in December.
Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
GOP plans to recall DFL members if no-show at session start
A political power struggle that began after a court disqualified a Democratic winner and broke an even split in the Minnesota House will likely continue as the 2025 legislative session begins on Tuesday.
Minnesota Senate GOP, DFL reach power-sharing agreement
The Minnesota Senate GOP and DFL have reached a power-sharing agreement as it is left tied 33-33 due to a vacant seat in District 60.
FOX 9 All Day: MN political power struggle
FOX 9 political reporter Corin Hoggard joins All Day to discuss the back-and-forth between state Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives jockeying for majority power as the legislative session is set to begin.
Political standoff could stall Minnesota legislative session
A partisan standoff could derail the start of the Minnesota legislative session set to begin on Tuesday, as Democrats are threatening to stay home without a power sharing agreement.
MN House DFL worries about 'kangaroo court'
As the DFL and GOP are locked in a power struggle, DFL members say they are worrying about the Republicans attempts to seize control of the House without a quorum and conducting a "kangaroo court." DFL members also defended their unusual early oath of office ceremony.
MN House DFL members hold early swearing-in ceremony
Ahead of the start of the legislative session on Tuesday, Minnesota House DFL members reportedly held their own oath of office ceremony on Sunday amid a power struggle.
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MN GOP on recall petition for DFLers [RAW]
The Minnesota GOP held a press conference Monday — the day before the start of the Minnesota Legislature — to announce its preparations to file recall petitions against DFL legislators who fail to appear at House quorum calls. House Democrats have threatened to not show up for the first day of the session if a power-sharing agreement can't be reached.
MN House DFL members threatening to hold up start of Legislative session
House DFL members were sworn in on Sunday in an early oath of office ceremony, ahead of the start of the legislative session. Democrats are threatening not to show up for the start of the legislative session as they are locked in a power struggle with the GOP. GOP lawmakers are calling the ceremony on Sunday illegitimate, while the DFL says the early ceremony is not unprecedented. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Democrats and Republicans have agreed to a power-sharing agreement.
Special election impact on MN legislative session
Ahead of the 2025 Minnesota legislative session, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy stopped by the FOX 9 Mornings News to talk about her goals as the state steps into this next chapter. With the balance of power in question for both the Minnesota House and Senate, there is a lot of work to be done, in addition to the state’s budget.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.
Reducing PFAS protections a priority for some in MN GOP this session
An early legislative priority for Republicans in Minnesota may be to go after a law designed to prevent pollution from "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
DFL Sen. Mitchell seeks to delay burglary trial until after legislative session
Minnesota DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell has filed a motion to delay a trial stemming from burglary charges in Becker County until after the 2025 legislative session.
Mondale and Ford’s eulogies written for Carter read by sons at funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral was a somber time of remembrance, but also a celebration of a century of life, well-lived.