Because of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut staff and spending, Congress’ “power of the purse” has been in the news ...

Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced Thursday she won't seek re-election in 2026, forcing the Democratic Party to defend ...

"Trump and Vance have done more to smash free speech in America than any other Administration in our lifetime." ...

ST. PAUL — Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and a failed 2024 candidate have both announced bids for a 2026 congressional seat ...

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan said Thursday she will run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, the first Democrat to jump into ...

Republicans in the House and Senate are proposing competing budget plans to advance President Donald Trump's agenda, with the ...

Fourteen states sued Elon Musk, his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump on Thursday, arguing that ...

The Senate Finance Committee approved President Donald Trump’s choice to be America’s top trade negotiator Wednesday, largely ...

Musk, Trump say they have a mandate to slash the size of the federal government, but the involved AGs argue Congress has ceded too much power.