Politics and Government News

Biden casts 2024 election ballot near his Delaware home, waiting in line with other voters
It’s a bittersweet moment for Biden, who decided to end his reelection campaign in July because of growing concerns about his health and Democrats’ worries about his chances against former President Donald Trump.
Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues
The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues. Here's where the candidates stand.
Trump panned the CHIPS Act. Harris is in Michigan promoting it
In the waning days of the 2024 presidential election, even the bipartisan bill that's pouring $54 billion into the semiconductor manufacturing industry has become a political issue.
8 school districts to watch as Minnesotans go to the polls Nov. 5
More than 300 districts have open board seats to fill in this year’s elections. Some will ask voters to approve crucial funding measures. Here are a few key races and questions to watch.
Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump put on a splashy rally at New York's hallmark Madison Square Garden, but repeated insults and at times racist and misogynistic remarks from guest speakers threatened to grab the most attention.
Amy Klobuchar and Royce White face off in U.S. Senate debate
Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Republican challenger Royce White wrangled over the economy, foreign policy and other issues in a debate Sunday hosted by WCCO Radio. The race has been playing out largely off-the-radar.