Replacing Feinstein can be complicated, Senate history shows - Roll Call California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein's request that she be replaced on the Judiciary Committee temporarily could get complicated. Roll Call · Apr 17, 2023
Feinstein needs to decide her future in Senate soon, Klobuchar says WASHINGTON — Dianne Feinstein, who has been absent from the U.S. Senate for weeks due to illness, needs to make a decision soon about her fate if she doesn’t recover enough to return for key votes in the closely divided chamber, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Democratic senators condemn federal judge’s ruling to block abortion drug Lawmakers from New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin decry the ruling, now on hold by supreme court until at least 19 April The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2023
Train derails, catches fire in Raymond, Minn.; residents return home after middle-of the-night evacuation RAYMOND, Minn. — Residents in this small west-central Minnesota town were woken in the middle of the night by first responders pounding on doors and cellphones warning them to evacuate after a train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Congress Looks To Expand Contribution Base for Broadband Subsidies FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect Multichannel News · Mar 29, 2023
Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws WASHINGTON — Tech companies are using international trade agreements to conceal software codes behind artificial intelligence programs as well as circumvent U.S. legislation that could curb the industry’s freewheeling use of consumer data, according to lawmakers and advocacy groups. Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023
Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws - Roll Call Some Democrats and advocacy groups say Big Tech companies are using international trade deals to circumvent data privacy laws. Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023
Capitol Lens | Busted - Roll Call Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota points to the bust of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey in the Capitol on Wednesday. Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023
Bud Grant, Hall of Fame coach of powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95 “No single individual more defined the Minnesota Vikings than Bud Grant. A once-in-a-lifetime man, Bud will forever be synonymous with success, toughness, the North and the Vikings,” owners Zygi Wilf and Mark Wilf said in a joint statement. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023
Walgreens limits abortion pills sales after pressure from conservative states Republican attorneys general threatened the company with legal consequences for sending pills by mail The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2023
Jimmy Carter: Family affair to the White House and beyond When Jimmy Carter stepped onto the national stage, he brought along those closest to him, introducing Americans to a colorful Georgia family that helped shape the 39th president’s public life and now, generations later, is rallying around him for the private final chapter of his 98 years The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices The leaders of the Senate subcommittee that held a hearing into Ticketmaster last month shared evidence with the Justice Department and asked it to "continue examining" the company's conduct. WEKU · Feb 23, 2023
If Biden doesn't run in 2024, here are the main rivals for the Democratic nomination Joe Biden has made it clear he intends to stand for re-election in 2024. But despite his state of the union address reflecting a fighting spirit that many interpreted as another indication for a 2024 bid, Biden’s intention may not necessarily hold up. The Conversation · Feb 20, 2023
Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight WASHINGTON — Senate Rules and Administration Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar said the search for a new architect of the Capitol will start “immediately,” while urging patience, as the process to find a replacement can take a year or more. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Roll Call · Feb 14, 2023 Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight - Roll Call Congress begins the long process of searching for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for more oversight
Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023 House Republicans call for removal of Architect of the US Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged misdeeds WASHINGTON — Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House Administration hearing earlier this week.
Roll Call · Feb 10, 2023 House Republicans call for Blanton’s removal as Architect of the Capitol over alleged misdeeds - Roll Call Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House hearing.
WEKU · Feb 10, 2023 Rep. Angie Craig told police she fought off an attacker using hot coffee Rep. Craig, D-Minn., is bruised but otherwise OK after a man attacked her Thursday. Her suspected assailant, now in custody, did not appear to have political motivations
The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2023 US congresswoman poured coffee over attacker to deter him, chief of staff says Man, 26, arrested after attack in elevator in Angie Craig’s Washington apartment building early on Thursday morning
Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023 Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report of alleged unethical behavior WASHINGTON — Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton oscillated between dodging and outright denial Thursday as lawmakers peppered him with questions about allegations of unethical behavior and abuse of his office.
Roll Call · Feb 9, 2023 Blanton in the hot seat: Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report - Roll Call Lawmakers were quick to bring up the “elephant in the room” as J. Brett Blanton appeared before the House Administration Committee.
Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023 Even Biden’s ‘unity’ agenda could be tough going WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, understanding he will have to juggle differing priorities from a divided Congress, made just a handful of new requests to lawmakers in his State of the Union address.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2023 Even Biden's 'unity' agenda could be tough going - Roll Call Even Biden's 'unity' agenda he laid out in his State of the Union speech could be tough going with Republicans.
Tribune News Service · Feb 1, 2023 Carl P. Leubsdorf: 2024 might not be your grandfather's presidential race In touting her own presidential qualifications, Nikki Haley sounded a familiar theme that is likely to be heard a lot in the 2024 presidential race. It’s a potential problem for both current front-runners.
WEKU · Jan 31, 2023 Former U.S. Sen. David Durenberger of Minnesota dies at 88 The Minnesota Republican served three terms and championed health care reform and protecting rights for disabled people, including the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.