Politics and Government News

Biden’s fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, his campaign says
A fundraiser for President Joe Biden in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million. Biden’s campaign says the Thursday night event sets a record for the biggest haul for a political event.
California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman
A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.
Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included
The “God Bless The USA” Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation’s founding documents. Trump launched it ahead of Easter as his financial woes mount.
Instead of peeing in Cheerios, Duluth campaign suggests donating them
Duluth residents have turned a recent viral comment from billionaire Kathy Cargill on its head, instead using it to motivate people to donate boxes of cereal to families in need.
With eyes on past and on future, Walz makes his way to Owatonna for State of State address
Gov. Tim Walz took center stage in a southern Minnesota high school auditorium Tuesday and touted a laundry list of policy and spending changes approved last year. Walz pointed to areas where lawmakers can “keep on making as much progress as we can.”
Duluth council rejects resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza
By a 5-4 vote, the Duluth City Council narrowly rejected a resolution Monday night calling for a permanent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.