Politics

A woman filed a police complaint against a Republican state representative for unwelcome touching. Prosecutors say there is not enough evidence for criminal charges.

President Donald Trump insisted Thursday that he "won't be involved" in the special counsel investigation into Russian election meddling, even as he warned he could change his mind.

The stage is set for a historic meeting between leaders of the rival Koreas inside the Demilitarized Zone. The frenzied preparations have left very little to chance.

In a two part series MPR host Kerri Miller talks to Democrats and Republicans about the impact of political stereotypes.

President Trump said that his personal attorney Michael Cohen represented him "with this crazy Stormy Daniels deal," after previously denying any knowledge of a payment Cohen made to the porn actress alleging an affair with Trump.

Under HUD Secretary Ben Carson's proposal, some of the poorest families will see their rents triple. About 712,000 households would see rents jump to $150 per month under the proposal.

Jackson says "false allegations" against him have become a distraction. In a statement, he said he "did not expect to have to dignify baseless and anonymous attacks on my character and integrity."

The measure under consideration Thursday would give any special counsel a 10-day window to seek expedited judicial review of a firing.

Some items in the news worth a look as you start your Thursday.

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt faces potentially make-or-break hearings Thursday on Capitol Hill, where he is expected to be peppered with questions about spending and ethics scandals that have triggered bipartisan calls for his ouster.

Two pieces of award-winning MPR journalism, including a documentary about the 1920 lynching in Duluth and the "74 Seconds" podcast.

President Donald Trump's personal attorney said Wednesday he will assert his constitutional right against self-incrimination in a civil case brought by a porn actress who said she had an affair with Trump.

On the same day DFL Rep. Erin Maye Quade ended a sit-in on the House floor, Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt said talks continue, and action on gun control legislation is still possible.

During his speech to Congress, The French President spoke of shared history but existing disagreements on Iran, the environment and trade.

Ronny Jackson is fighting to salvage his imperiled nomination to be veterans affairs chief as more details emerge about accusations from his time as a top White House doctor, including repeated drunkenness and a "toxic" work environment.

Minnesota Senate tax chair Roger Chamberlain says the Senate tax bill will include a provision that automatically reduces tax rates if their are budget surpluses.

The governor said he is not taking a position on the contentious Line 3 replacement plan. But he said a judge's recommendation to run the new oil pipeline where the old one sits doesn't seem feasible because it runs through tribal lands.

Will the increase in female candidates last through the midterms and impact the 2020 elections?

Insights into United States immigration history and what it tells us about our country today.