Politics and Government News

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security
Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
In farewell State of the State, Gov. Tim Walz seeks action after Minnesota’s trying year
Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged his complicated record as he urged lawmakers to put an exclamation mark on their session. The divide in reaction in the room for his annual speech demonstrates the difficulty he faces in enacting agenda.
Grooming and child abuse: 6 questions, answered
Experts say it’s exceedingly difficult to recognize grooming while it’s happening. But there are steps institutions can take to prevent grooming and child abuse at schools and childcare centers
City of Monticello sets stage for allowing data centers, with restrictions
The ordinance includes new restrictions for large data centers, which city officials say are aimed at reducing negative impacts on people living nearby. The ordinance also ensures Monticello residents don’t bear any financial costs.