Politics and Government

People in masks and scarves carry signs during a demonstration.

Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

July 28, 2021 5:00 p.m.

As a legislative panel began considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those who had to work in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, some suggested the pot of money isn’t big enough.

The lead GOP negotiators on the bipartisan infrastructure legislation — Sens. Lisa Murkowski (from left), Bill Cassidy, Rob Portman, Susan Collins and Mitt Romney — speak to reporters Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.

Senate advances bipartisan infrastructure deal

July 28, 2021 3:49 p.m.

By Deirdre Walsh

Hours after bipartisan Senate negotiators reached a deal on an infrastructure package, the chamber voted to advance it, setting in motion a final vote on the bill in the coming days.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the Child Tax Credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment, but it might make sense to opt out of the rest of the payments and wait until next year to claim the credit in full.

You might consider opting out of the child tax credit. Here's why

July 28, 2021 6:20 a.m.

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

U.S. Capitol Police Pfc. Harry Dunn wipes his eye as he testifies during Tuesday's House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 attack. During his testimony, Dunn said rioters hurled racial epithets at him and other Black officers.

4 takeaways from the emotional hearing on the Capitol attack

July 28, 2021 4:01 a.m.

By Deirdre Walsh

The first House select committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection featured raw and emotional testimony from four law enforcement officers. Here's what you need to know.

For Charlie Kjelshus, "the birthday rule" meant that dad Mikkel's plan ― with a high deductible and coinsurance obligation ― was deemed her primary coverage after her stay as a newborn in the neonatal intensive care unit. Mom Kayla's more generous plan was considered secondary coverage. It left her parents with a huge bill.

Proposed law would end health insurance 'birthday rule' that snags new parents

July 27, 2021 3:12 p.m.

By Cara Anthony

The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas, could save some parents from unexpected (and sometimes massive) medical bills.

Four men in uniform hold their hands up to take an oath

Officers give harrowing testimony on their experience defending the Capitol on Jan. 6

July 27, 2021 4:00 a.m.

By Brian Naylor

Four police officers testified about the physical and verbal assaults they faced responding to Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol on Tuesday in a highly emotional hearing.

People at microphones at the Minnesota Capitol

Supporters rally for Rep. Thompson at Capitol

July 26, 2021 2:34 p.m.

Supporters say the DFL lawmaker has been treated unfairly by political leaders and the press.

A cover hides a charging for port for Tom Rayburn's Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Minnesota adopts 'clean car' rules to foster electric shift

July 26, 2021 1:51 p.m.

By The Associated Press

Minnesota officially adopted regulations championed by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday to encourage the switchover to electric vehicles.

Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's appointment to the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. He will join Wyoming's Liz Cheney as the only two Republicans on the panel.

Pelosi appoints 2nd Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to serve on Jan. 6 panel

July 25, 2021 4:15 p.m.

By The Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday named a second Republican critic of Donald Trump, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, to a special committee investigating the Capitol riot and pledged that the Democratic-majority panel will “get to the truth.”

A man testifies before Congress

Fauci says U.S. headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

July 25, 2021 10:52 a.m.

By The Associated Press

The United States is in an "unnecessary predicament" of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said Sunday.