Political News

Governors Aside, Feds Building Health Care Markets

Republican governors who've balked at creating new private insurance markets under President Barack Obama's health care law may end up getting stuck.   Read More

In Minn.'s 6th, Big Spending By Bachmann, Graves

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is pulling in big money for her re-election in Minnesota's conservative 6th District - but she's also spending at a fast clip.   Read More

Minneapolis Church Postpones Mark Ritchie Speech

A Minneapolis Catholic Church has postponed a speech by Minnesota's controversial secretary of state rather than canceling it outright.   Read More

Wellstone Son Calls Bills' Ad 'Disrespectful'

The son of the late Sen. Paul Wellstone says an online ad from a Republican U.S. Senate candidate is "disrespectful'' of his father's memory.   Read More

Minn. Court Weighs Edited Ballot Question Titles

The Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in separate lawsuits over the rewriting of ballot titles for two proposed constitutional amendments.   Read More

Former Aide Sues Bachmann

An Iowa campaign aide for former GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann is suing the Minnesota congresswoman and a former top staffer, alleging an official stole a private email list and blamed her for its use.   Read More

Cheney Defends His Silence On Gay Marriage In 2000

Dick Cheney says he didn't see the point of raising the issue of gay marriage in the 2000 presidential campaign, even though he supported it.   Read More

Heading Into Primary, Clark Gets Clinton's Backing

Democrat Tarryl Clark has picked up the support of former President Bill Clinton as she faces two primary rivals in northeastern Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.   Read More

US Economic Growth Slowed To 1.5 Pct. Rate In Q2

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of just 1.5 percent from April through June, as Americans cut back sharply on spending. The slowest growth in a year adds to worries that the economy could be stalling three years after the recession ended.   Read More

House Committee Approves Normal Trade With Russia

Congress has taken another step toward ending Cold War restrictions on trade with Russia.  Read More