Politics and Government News

Biden pledged to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt. Here's what he's done so far
President Joe Biden provided hundreds of thousands of borrowers with debt relief this year — but his campaign promise to cancel at least $10,000 of student debt per person remains unfulfilled.
China says U.S. diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit
China is accusing the U.S. of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February's Beijing Winter Games. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian's comment Tuesday came amid a barrage of Chinese criticism of the Biden administration's announcement.
Biden to warn Putin of economic pain if he invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden is ready to warn Vladimir Putin during a video call that Russia will face economy-jarring sanctions if it invades neighboring Ukraine. The U.S. president is seeking a diplomatic solution to deal with the tens of thousands of Russian troops massed near the Ukraine border.
Brooklyn Center council approves compromise public safety budget
The city of Brooklyn Center is making changes in its approach to public safety in the wake of the killing by a police officer of Daunte Wright. But a compromise preserved more of the Police Department.
The NIH director on why Americans aren't getting healthier, despite medical advances
As he prepares to leave his post of 12 years, Francis Collins reflects on the agency's biomedical advances, the dangers of polarizing medicine, and the huge health gaps that still exist in the U.S.
State has $7.7 billion surplus; line forms for share of money
State finance officials say Minnesota has a projected $7.7 billion surplus. A tussle is building over how to split up the good fortune.
Worker shortage has local governments scrambling
A lack of workers is straining local governments all across Minnesota and forcing some counties and cities to make difficult choices.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of Senate hearing
Instagram announced the tools designed for its youngest users and their parents a day before the app's head, Adam Mosseri, testifies to the Senate about Instagram's potential risks to kids and teens.