Hegseth Confirmed Pentagon Chief: Vance Breaks Senate Tie
Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in Narrow Senate Vote Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and veteran, has been confirmed as the next Secretary of Defense. The U.S.…
Noem’s Homeland Security Nod: Latest Risk in a Risky Life
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s appointment as a Trump cabinet secretary surprised many who believed her career had ended with the disastrous release of her book nine months prior. However,…
Minnesota’s Lobbying Big Spenders
## The Topline: Minnesota Numbers January 27, 2025 This week’s Topline examines key numerical trends shaping Minnesota’s news landscape, from major lobbying expenditures to the impact of undocumented immigrants’ tax…
Burgum: From Suing Interior to Running It
## Doug Burgum’s Interior Department Nomination: A Legacy of Lawsuits and Industry Ties Doug Burgum’s nomination to lead the Department of the Interior (DOI) under President Donald Trump presents a…
Senate Dems to Vote: Condemn Trump’s Jan 6 Pardons
Senate Democrats Condemn Trump’s Clemency for January 6th Rioters WASHINGTON — Democratic and independent U.S. senators introduced a resolution on Monday condemning President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations for individuals…
GOP Fails to Oust Minnesota Senator Mitchell
On Monday, May 1, 2024, Minnesota Senate Republicans attempted to expel Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) from the chamber. Their argument centered on Mitchell’s felony burglary charge, asserting that it prevented…
Minnesota House Mired in Gridlock
## Minnesota House Gridlocked Amidst Democratic Boycott The Minnesota House of Representatives remains at a standstill as Democrats continue their boycott, now entering its third week. This impasse stems from…
Trump Panel Eyes State Control of Disaster Relief
## Trump Administration Seeks to Reshape FEMA, Shifting Disaster Response to States President Donald Trump’s administration is undertaking a significant review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), potentially shifting…
Trump Raids Soar as Immigration Legal Aid Crumbles
## Trump Administration’s Immigration Crackdown Sparks Outcry and Legal Challenges On January 25th, 2025, protests erupted in Chicago against President Donald Trump’s agenda, highlighting the escalating tensions surrounding his administration’s…
Minnesota’s 1%: Owning Nearly a Third of the State’s Wealth
## Stark Wealth Disparity in the Twin Cities: A Generational Divide A new database reveals a staggering wealth gap in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with the wealthiest communities boasting…