Czechs use anniversary of Velvet Revolution to pressure prime ministerNovember 16, 2019 2:14 p.m.By The Associated PressAbout a quarter of a million Czechs gathered on the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution that brought an end to decades of communist rule in the country to give Prime Minister Andrej Babis an ultimatum — sell your business or quit your job.
What we learned from the first week of impeachment hearingsNovember 16, 2019 1:10 p.m.By Domenico Montanaro Impeachment is clearly shaping up to be a partisan affair, and there was a new witness who said he overheard the president inquiring about how the prospect for "investigations" in Ukraine was going.
White House staffer's testimony could shed light on impeachment inquiry enigmasNovember 16, 2019 12:34 p.m.By David Welna Closed-door testimony from the only White House staffer cooperating with the probe could provide first-hand knowledge about details that remain hazy.
Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on moving too far leftNovember 16, 2019 10:57 a.m.By The Associated PressFormer President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.
Minnesota government watchdog gets another six-year termNovember 15, 2019 5:10 p.m.By Brian BakstLegislative Auditor Jim Nobles on Friday won reappointment to the job he’s held since 1983 despite one lawmaker’s misgivings.
13min 31secPolicast Extra: A look back at the weekNovember 15, 2019 4:43 p.m.By Mike Mulcahy, Briana Bierschbach, and Brian BakstA look back at the week in Minnesota politics
Takeaways from Day 2 of House impeachment public hearingsNovember 15, 2019 3:12 p.m.By The Associated PressMarie Yovanovitch said she felt threatened by the president as she detailed the story of being abruptly recalled from her post as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Then the president attacked her with a tweet, which she said was intimidating.
Trump wants insurers and hospitals to show real prices to patientsNovember 15, 2019 2:39 p.m.By Selena Simmons-Duffin Two regulations announced Friday take aim at health care prices. One, to affect patients by 2021, addresses hospital rates. The second, a proposal, would require more upfront clarity from insurers.
Twitter details political ads ban, issue ads allowedNovember 15, 2019 1:44 p.m.By The Associated PressTwitter says its new ban on political ads will cover appeals for votes, solicitations for campaign contributions and any political content.
Ventura lets hype build about possible 2020 runNovember 15, 2019 12:09 p.m.By Brian BakstIt’s not the first time former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has toyed with a possible White House campaign. He says he’ll take his time to decide.
