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Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol
After Democrats moved landmark policy and spending changes in 2023, Republicans say they’ll aim to roll back changes or at least have a greater say in proposed corrections bills.
A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot
A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.
'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging
The cost of auto and home insurance is rising much faster than overall inflation, thanks in part to a string of billion-dollar storms. A growing number of people are going without insurance.
Harris to meet Israeli minister Benny Gantz to discuss temporary Gaza cease-fire
The vice president seeks to reach a cease-fire deal to allow the flow of more aid into Gaza and to discuss the region's future. Gantz's trip to Washington has upset Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Organizers scramble to induce ‘uncommitted’ votes in Minnesota presidential primary
After more than 100,000 “uncommitted” votes in this week’s Michigan primary, backers of a ceasefire in Gaza hope Minnesota Super Tuesday voters also deliver a rebuke to President Joe Biden.
St. Paul City Council remains unaligned on declaring resolution for a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Council Member Nelsie Yang said she plans to introduce a resolution at next week’s meeting. The council isn’t aligned on the matter, and it’s facing increasing pressure to debate it publicly.
U.S. will airdrop aid to Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire as crowd sought food
The United States military will airdrop humanitarian assistance into Gaza, President Joe Biden announced Friday, a day after witnesses say Israeli forces shot desperately hungry Palestinians crowding around a food aid truck.