Politics and Government News

Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty, won't attend arraignment hearing
The former New York mayor waived his right to appear at an arraignment hearing. He joins the former president in forgoing an appearance before a judge in a packed courtroom with a news camera rolling.
A Proud Boy pleaded for leniency from a judge, then yelled 'Trump won' on his way out
In his plea for leniency to the court, Dominic Pezzola said he had given up politics, yet as he was being escorted out of the courtroom he shouted, “Trump won!” He had been given a 10-year sentence.
Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store
The epicenter of Minnesota state government is in for a makeover. In coming years, the State Office Building will be remodeled and expanded while two other buildings in the State Capitol neighborhood could meet the wrecking ball. 
State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, says he’ll pay a fine, agree to a stayed jail sentence and avoid drinking and driving. A local prosecutor has signed off on the deal, which awaits judicial approval.
Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. He had a similar episode weeks ago in Washington.
Why Biden is now routinely taking the short stairs up to Air Force One
The built-in stairs lead to the belly of the plane. They're less photogenic than the tall, outdoor steps. But the sturdier stairs pose less of a health and political risk to the 80-year-old president.
Trump launched an ambitious effort to end HIV. House Republicans want to defund it.
Republicans in Congress back substantial cuts to the budget of the CDC, taking aim at one of former President Donald Trump's major health programs: a push to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S.