Political News

ND Legislative Candidate Won't Seek Recount

A North Dakota House candidate who lost by 50 votes says she won't ask for a recount.   Read More

Fiscal Cliff Negotiators Are Facing High Hurdles

White House and congressional negotiators will have to clear a series of high hurdles to avert a package of tax increases and spending cuts by year's end.   Read More

NJ Gov. Christie makes cameo appearance on 'SNL'

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie can't get enough of "Saturday Night Live."   Read More

Obama Turns To Foreign Policy With Asia Trip

President Barack Obama is heading to Southeast Asia today to showcase a foreign policy achievement in Myanmar and reinforce the U.S. role as a counterweight to China in the region.   Read More

ND Board Says Recount Possible In State House Race

The results of North Dakota's November elections are official, and a recount is possible in a race for the state Legislature.  Read More

Thune Makes Good On Jackrabbit-Bison Wager With Hoeven

N.D. Senator John Hoeven presented S.D. Senator John Thune with an NDSU Bison jersey following the team’s victory over the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits during the Dakota Marker Game.   Read More

ND GOP Leader Rethinking Options On Health Law

North Dakota's House Republican majority leader says the Legislature may take another look at whether the state should help run a new health insurance marketplace.   Read More

Minnesota Ready For Deadline On Health Marketplace

Minnesota is ahead of many other states facing a federal deadline Friday to declare whether they will set up a health care marketplace to help people and small businesses get private insurance.   Read More

Obama Views Superstorm Recovery In New York City

President Barack Obama is in New York City to view recovery efforts from the massive Superstorm Sandy.   Read More

Compounding Industry Opposes New Laws

The top lobbyist for compounding pharmacies is preparing to tell members of Congress that more federal oversight is not needed for his industry, in the wake of a deadly meningitis outbreak tied to contaminated medications.   Read More