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Conflicts over political speech at University of Minnesota prompt calls for action
Administrators and students are working together to mend divisive political discourse at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus. Recent controversies have forced dialogue about freedom of expression among students and staff at the school.
Climate Issues: Where 2020 Democrats stand on the Green New Deal and more
While most Democratic presidential candidates support the goals laid out in the Green New Deal, they differ on specifics like a carbon tax, nuclear energy and federal spending to fight climate change.
Weeks from Iowa vote, Klobuchar steps up hits on Buttigieg
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is stepping up her criticism of Pete Buttigieg, the major of a small Indiana city, as she embarks on a four-day tour of Iowa, the first state to vote in the Democratic presidential primary.
Trump accepts Pelosi's invite to give State of the Union as impeachment trial looms
The Feb. 4 speech could be awkward for the president if the Senate is still considering articles of impeachment in a trial at the same time. It's also one day after the Iowa caucuses.
2 years later, Trump tax cuts have failed to deliver on GOP's promises
President Trump said it would be "rocket fuel for our economy," but the Republican tax cut passed two years ago did not pay for itself as promised — nor did it deliver a sustained boost to growth.
Calling Trump 'morally Lost,' Christianity Today editor calls for impeachment
Mark Galli compares President Trump to an abusive husband who "needs to be out of the house." Galli says he felt compelled to say "what's going on, what the facts on the ground are."
Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home
Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted Thursday that Senate Republicans must provide details on witnesses and testimony before she would send over the charges for Trump's trial. No deal, replied Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after meeting with his Senate Democratic counterpart.