Political News

Clarification Sought For N.D. Governor Candidate

North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger is seeking an attorney general's opinion on whether the Libertarian Party's candidate for governor can go on the November general election ballot.  Read More

Automatic Recount In N.D. House Primary Race

North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger says there will be an automatic recount in the Republican primary House race in District 28.  Read More

Health Care Ruling Expected On Thursday

The Supreme Court will issue its last opinions on Thursday, with its decision on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul expected to come down that day.  Read More

Court Rejects Corporate Campaign Spending Limits; Part Of Arizona Immigration Law

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its two-year-old decision relaxing limits on corporate campaign spending.  Read More

Court: No More Life Without Parole For Juveniles

The Supreme Court says it's unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life in prison without parole for murder.  Read More

Pawlenty Not Interested In Running For Vice President

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty said he is happy assisting the campaign for GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.  Read More

Senator Klobuchar Calls Duluth Flooding Massive

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says the severity of flood damage in northeastern Minnesota is massive.  Read More

Bryson Resigning As U.S. Commerce Secretary

Commerce Secretary John Bryson says he is resigning after suffering a seizure earlier this month in the Los Angeles area.  Read More

House Committee Holds AG Holder In Contempt

A House committee has voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to turn over Justice Department documents.  Read More

Dem-Leaning Groups Have Cash Edge In Minn. Races

Democratic-leaning political funds have a significant financial lead over their Republican-friendly counterparts in Minnesota with control of the Legislature at stake in November's election.  Read More