Minneapolis City Council strikes cooperative tone as it makes adjustments to the 2024 budgetDecember 1, 2023 5:43 PMBy Jon CollinsWith nearly all the city council’s amendments attached, the mayor’s proposed 2024 budget heads to a vote next week.
The personal Sandra Day O'Connor: A backstage force and front stage starDecember 1, 2023 3:40 PMBy Nina Totenberg Whether the subject was affirmative action, states’ rights, campaign finance, national security or abortion, hers was often the voice that spoke for the court.
Appeals court says Trump isn't immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuitsDecember 1, 2023 3:02 PMBy Ryan Lucas The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Donald Trump related to the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
George Santos expelled from CongressDecember 1, 2023 10:01 AMBy Eric McDaniel The freshman New York Republican is facing nearly two dozen federal charges related to financial misdeeds, many of which have been corroborated in a report compiled by House lawmakers.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, diesDecember 1, 2023 9:14 AMBy Nina Totenberg Sandra Day O'Connor was called "the most powerful woman in America" during her quarter of a century as a Supreme Court justice.
Minneapolis council members insert millions for non-police based public safety in 2024 budget December 1, 2023 4:00 AMBy Jon CollinsOn Thursday members of the Minneapolis City Council discussed and approved the use of millions of dollars to support public safety initiatives in 2024 that will rely on unarmed civilians in busy corridors of the city.
Several DFL senators rebuke party colleague over remarks about Palestinian youthNovember 30, 2023 3:17 PMBy MPR News StaffTensions within the DFL Party over the war in Israel and Gaza are flaring in public, as colleagues criticized Sen. Ron Latz over his comments about Palestinian youth.
Play7min 00secCalls for Minnesota to withdraw investments continue. Here's state auditor Julie Blaha's take on the issueNovember 30, 2023 2:11 PMBy Alanna Elder and Cathy WurzerOn Wednesday, protestors met at the state capitol to call on the State Board of Investment to withdraw over $100 million in investments towards Israel. They echoed a wider movement known as BDS for “boycott, divest, sanctions.”
Russia's Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark rulingNovember 30, 2023 1:47 PMBy The Associated Press Addressing a lawsuit filed by the Justice Ministry, the court labeled the LGBTQ+ "movement" in Russia an extremist group and banned it. The case was classified, and the ministry disclosed no evidence.
New York judge brings back gag order on Donald Trump in civil fraud trialNovember 30, 2023 11:18 AMBy Ximena Bustillo The former president has already violated the gag order twice.