LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention service cut; local concern raised

The Trump administration announced it is ending the specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth – or "Press 3 option" – for the 988 hotline next month.

Sen. Paul warns Trump 'can't bomb anyone without permission' as Iran debate heats up

The Senate is divided on war powers as President Donald Trump weighs military action against Iran's nuclear sites. Some argue the Constitution gives Congress the sole authority to declare war.

Trump responds to GOP senator's push to bump minimum wage to $15 an hour

President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty about Sen. Josh Hawley's bipartisan proposal to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 per hour, noting its impact on business.

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids

The ruling by the Supreme Court is a setback for transgender rights, with more than 20 states enacting laws similar to that of Tennessee.

Trump dismisses Gabbard's Iran nuke claim; WH insists he's aligned with intel chief

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard dismissed concerns Iran was building a nuclear weapon earlier this year, but Trump now says he believes Iran is close to building the weapon.

Minnesota leaders condemn polarizing rhetoric in wake of tragic shootings

In the aftermath of the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, some lawmakers are taking heat for their divisive rhetoric.

Sen. Tina Smith confronts Sen. Mike Lee over MN lawmaker shooting comments

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith confronted Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Monday over his social media posts that blamed the Minnesota lawmaker shootings on "Marxists."

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested, released by ICE

Video posted to X shows immigration officials arresting Lander as he says, “I’m not obstructing." Officers appear to pin him against the wall while placing him in handcuffs.

WI Supreme Court strikes down GOP law weakening attorney general's power

A unanimous Wisconsin Supreme Court sided with the Democratic state attorney general Tuesday in a long-running battle over a law passed by Republicans who wanted to weaken the office in a lame duck legislative session more than six years ago.

Lawmakers shootings: Trump says calling Walz would ‘waste time’

Trump told reporters he wasn’t calling Minnesota’s governor Tim Walz after the lawmakers shooting, calling Walz “slick" and “whacked out" and saying a call would “waste time."

Minnesota lawmaker shooting; Wisconsin politicians on list, safety concerns arise

Vance Boelter's "hit list" of lawmakers included prominent state and federal Democrats, including U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Congressman Mark Pocan.

These are the most patriotic states in the US for 2025, study shows

Patriotism comes in many forms, and a recent study finds that these areas stand out when it comes to specific categories, including community involvement.

MN lawmaker shootings: Timeline of what of what we know so far

Authorities have shared a timeline of events as the manhunt for 57-year-old Vance Boelter continues in the shootings of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.