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Universities and federal government at odds over military recruiting

The U.S. Supreme Court will arguments on whether the government can withhold federal funds from colleges that bar military recruiters on campus. An association of law schools, including the University of Minnesota, is challenging the law on grounds that the military's, 'don't ask-don't tell' policy discriminates against gays.

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The legality of torture

Human rights advocates say the Bush administration's policy on the Geneva Conventions regarding torture is deeply flawed.

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Coleman, Dayton keep options open on Alito

Minnesota's two U.S. senators weren't rushing to judgment on President Bush's newest nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Neither Democratic Sen. Mark Dayton nor Republican Sen. Norm Coleman were willing to say Monday how they'll vote on judge Samuel Alito's bid for a seat on the nation's highest court.

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Bush picks conservative Alito for Supreme Court

President Bush, stung by the collapse of his previous choice, nominated veteran judge Samuel Alito on Monday in a bid to reshape the Supreme Court and mollify his conservative allies. Democrats warned that Alito may be an extremist who would curb abortion rights.

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Bush's latest Supreme Court nominee

President Bush nominates conservative U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

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Libby indicted in CIA leak case; resigns White House post

Vice presidential adviser I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Jr. resigned from his job Friday, shortly after being indicted on five charges, including obstruction of justice, in the CIA leak case. Karl Rove, President Bush's closest adviser, escaped indictment but remained under investigation.

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Grand juries and politics

The fates of presidential and vice-presidential advisors Karl Rove and Lewis "Scooter" Libby rest with Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald. The process has focused attention on the secretive grand jury process.

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Miers withdraws

President Bush says he reluctantly accepts his Supreme Court nominee's decision to withdraw. Harriet Miers faced criticism from senators on the Judiciary committee and conservatives.

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Miers withdraws Supreme Court nomination

Under withering attack from conservatives, President Bush ended his push to put loyalist Harriet Miers on the Supreme Court Thursday and promised a quick replacement. Miers said she is withdrawing her nomination to the high court.

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Minnesota wineries want to sell over the Internet

Two regional vineyard are challenging a state law that bans them from selling their wines over the Internet to Minnesota consumers. They've filed suit in federal court arguing the law infringes on their right to free speech.

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