Politics

Moving money at the Capitol, two court decisions and two fewer candidates.

President Donald Trump said that although he's looking ahead optimistically to a historic summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un he could still pull out if he feels it's "not going to be fruitful."

Thousands of students across the country are expected to walk out of class Friday to protest violence in schools. And the idea came from a group of kids who live far from Florida.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the legislation is unnecessary, but those who want to shield special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired say the point is to send a message.

Spending in some districts reaches into the tens of thousands of dollars. And some say campaign finance laws aren't keeping up.

The state has been unable to use the "school trust lands" to generate money for public schools since 1978.

The leaders said they had failed to reach a deal that would exempt Japan from new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, as Abe had wanted.

Sanctuary cities, and those providing legal services to some immigrants, would lose state aid under a Minnesota House bill.

Leah Phifer, who came close to winning the DFL endorsement in the 8th District, says she won't run in the primary that will determine the party's nominee.

A bipartisan group of supporters of a fee paid by pharmaceutical companies for every opioid they sell in the state continue to push. That's despite dimming prospects for the legislation.

Minnesota House Republicans want to draw off a Vikings stadium debt fund to pay for veterans home construction. But concerns are being raised.

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled against State Auditor Rebecca Otto in the challenge of a 2015 law that set new limits on her office.

In the end, it was a draw. But spending for dead-of-winter special elections approached $1.2 million.

Keith Downey said he still believed in his message but "the opportunity for me to win" had passed. His announcement came a day after campaign finance reports showed ex-Gov. Tim Pawlenty with a massive fundraising lead.

The city of San Jose, Calif., plus individuals from Maryland and Arizona are suing to remove the controversial question. Some two dozen other cities and states are suing separately.

Russian official media quotes the foreign ministry as confirming that the White House informed the Russian embassy. It follows days of confusion over the matter.

The defamation cases chronicle instances in which the right-wing host alleged the 2012 school massacre was a "giant hoax" staged by the federal government to undermine Second Amendment rights.

With the president's low approval ratings, Democrats have an advantage heading into the midterms. But Republicans could use the threat of impeachment to motivate their voters to get to the polls.

Some Minnesota political stories worth a look this Wednesday morning.

President Donald Trump has given his "blessing" for North and South Korea to discuss the end of the Korean War amid a diplomatic push to end the North Korean nuclear standoff. One problem: There can be no real talks without the involvement of the other countries that fought the 1950-53 war, and especially the United States.