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For a new generation of Marines, 9/11 is history

For a new generation of Marines, 9/11 is history

For many Americans, 9/11 is now simply a date to mark, much like December 7th and the Pearl Harbor attacks. Even the military war colleges are moving on.
by Tom Bowman and Lexie Schapitl

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At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

At the G20, Biden joins forces with India and the Middle East, sidelining China

President Joe Biden and other world leaders announced a new corridor to link India with the Middle East and Europe. It's one of several initiatives aimed at countering China's Belt and Road Initiative.
by Asma Khalid

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Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service

Al Quie remembered with warmth, humor at funeral service

The funeral happened a day after Quie lay in state at the Minnesota State Capitol. Political leaders from both parties paid respect to Quie during a ceremony in the Rotunda next to his casket.
by Feven Gerezgiher and Brian Bakst

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Minn. Secretary of State says he does not have authority to remove Trump from ballot, but individuals can petition

Minn. Secretary of State says he does not have authority to remove Trump from ballot, but individuals can petition

Secretary of State Steve Simon said this week he does not have that sole authority to remove Trump from the ballot but according to the statute, any individual can petition for it.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Biden administration urges Supreme Court to hear case on major abortion pill

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to hear case on major abortion pill

The Justice Department pressured the Supreme Court on Friday to reconsider the fate of mifepristone in the U.S. The abortion pill may be dramatically limited if the court decides not to review.
by Juliana Kim

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Walz: No special session on school resource officer law for now

Walz: No special session on school resource officer law for now

Gov. Tim Walz told MPR News Friday that he was confident that the attorney general’s clarification and updated guidance from the League of Minnesota Cities and other groups would help more local agencies put school resource officers back in place without a legislative change.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota attorney general to investigate student debt companies

Minnesota attorney general to investigate student debt companies

Attorney General Keith Ellison announced an inquiry into companies offering debt-settlement services to consumers without registering in Minnesota as required by law.
by Regina Medina

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The Situation Room got a makeover. Here's what it looks like now

The Situation Room got a makeover. Here's what it looks like now

It's a group of secure rooms where the president and his advisers make some of the most difficult national security decisions. After a year-long $50-million overhaul, it has reopened for operations.
by Tamara Keith

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