Political News

Judge Continues to Block Mississippi Abortion Law

A federal judge is continuing to block a new anti-abortion law in Mississippi.   Read More

Senate Puts Off Tax Cut Vote

Two days after President Barack Obama urged Congress to vote on his plan to extend expiring tax cuts for a year for everyone but the highest-earning Americans, Senate Democrats have blocked a vote on the matter.   Read More

Romney Telling Blacks He's Their Best Choice

Mitt Romney is telling black voters during a speech to the NAACP that backing him for president is in the best interest of their families.  Read More

Libertarian Governor Candidate Will Not Be On Ballot

The Libertarian Party's candidate for North Dakota governor won't be on the November general election ballot.  Read More

Super PAC, Union Target Cravaack, Kline, Ribble

A Democratic super PAC and a major union have reserved almost $900,000 worth of Twin Cities TV ad time as they target Republican Reps.   Read More

Virginia Gov To Head GOP Convention Platform Panel

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell landed one of the key leadership roles at next month's Republican National Convention.   Read More

Dayton Preparing Federal Disaster Request, Plans Special Session

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is preparing to send off a federal disaster request detailing more than $100 million in flood damage and says he expects to call state lawmakers into special session in July or August.  Read More

House Votes To Hold Attorney General In Contempt

The House has approved a precedent-setting resolution to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in criminal contempt of Congress.  Read More

N.D. Delegation Reacts To Health Care Ruling

U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad says the Supreme Court's decision upholding the federal health care reform law ends the debate about whether the law is constitutional, but he says it still can be improved.  Read More

Lawmakers Reach Tentative Deal On Highway Bill

Congressional leaders have tentatively agreed on a two-year bill to overhaul federal highway programs that drops a requirement that the government approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline.  Read More