Politics and Government News

Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know
The series of hearings that will take place over the next several weeks begin with a prime-time opener Thursday night in which the nine-member panel plans to give an overview of its 11-month investigation.
State preps for sign-up surge for pandemic bonuses
As an application process for $500 million in pandemic worker bonuses starts, state officials stress that there’s time for those eligible to qualify. Minnesota won’t issue checks on a first-come, first-served basis.
An infamous day. A search for answers. Will America tune in?
A congressional committee’s hearings on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection are coming up, and the public has been told to expect revelations. Yet it’s questionable how much attention the public will pay the hearings.
Vote for everyone you like — Fargo tests approval voting
Fargo is the first city in the U.S. to use approval voting, where voters can select all of the candidates they like.
A small plane flew near Biden's beach house in Delaware
The White House said it was apparently by mistake that a small private plane entered restricted airspace. The president and first lady were evacuated but have since returned.