Politics and Government News

Minn. Senate panel approves medical cannabis smoking
State lawmakers remain divided on whether to legalize cannabis, but there’s movement on a separate bill to allow patients in the medical cannabis program to smoke marijuana.
The fight for voting rights
The Supreme Court takes up the national battle over voting restrictions this week. Here’s what you need to know.
Tide turns on Minnesota legislative session
A more than 180-degree turn in the state’s finances will reshuffle debate over a new state budget. Here is a nuts-and-bolts look at the Minnesota Legislature for this week.
Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss
Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions and trumpeted lies about the election.
'Blame Trump' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot
Some Capitol rioters are arguing in court they were following Trump's instructions on Jan. 6. But the legal strategy has already been shot down by at least one judge, and experts believe the argument is not likely to get anyone off the hook for the insurrection
Key aspects of the COVID-19 relief bill advancing in Congress
The Democrats' goal is to have COVID-19 relief approved by mid-March, when extra unemployment assistance and other pandemic aid expires. The Senate, which Democrats control with a tie-breaking vote from the vice president, will consider the bill next.