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In this March 12, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the coronavirus in Wilmington, Del.

Biden to keynote Minnesota Democrats' online convention

05/26/2020 11:02 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden will be the keynote speaker when Minnesota Democrats hold a virtual state convention under the theme “Minnesota Together” this weekend...

Congress weighs choice: 'Go big' on virus aid or hit 'pause'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks with reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans at their weekly luncheon on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor

FILE - In this July 21, 2016, file photo, confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. President Donald Trump demanded Monday, May 25, 2020, that North Carolina's Democratic governor sign off “immediately” on allowing the Republican National Convention to move forward in August with full attendance despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Trump's tweets Monday about the RNC, planned for Charlotte, come just two days after the North Carolina recorded its largest daily increase in positive cases yet.

Trump honors fallen soldiers on Memorial Day in twin events

President Donald Trump turns after placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020, in Arlington, Va.

Minnesota DFL announces endorsements for congressional candidates

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 file photo, then Rep.-elect Angie Craig, D-Minn., stops to speak to the media as she arrives for orientation for new members of Congress, in Washington.

Omar describes life as a fearless fighter in new memoir

In this Feb. 29, 2020 file photo, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks at a rally in Springfield, Mass.

Biden's VP search enters new phase as selection committee steps up activity

Sources familiar with the campaign told ABC News that at least one strategy call has taken place for what Biden says will be an exhaustive process that will mirror his own vetting 12 years ago for the same position ...

Senate confirms Ratcliffe as national intelligence chief

In this May 5, 2020, photo, Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee during his nomination hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trump’s pick to be the nation’s top intelligence official, Ratcliffe, is adamant that if confirmed he will not allow politics to color information he takes to the president.

Deliberative Senate declines to debate more coronavirus aid

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks with reporters after the Senate approved a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid bill, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Washington.

Democrats decry 'pandemic of pollution' under Trump's EPA

Ranking member Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., delivers opening remarks during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee oversight hearing to examine the Environmental Protection Agency, Wednesday, May 20, 2020 on Capitol Hill in Washington.

In this April 29, 2020, file photo Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a news conference at the State Department in Washington.

Pompeo denies retaliation but won't explain watchdog ouster

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday adamantly denied that he recommended firing the State Department's independent watchdog in retaliation for investigations into Pompeo's conduct as America's top diplomat. But Pompeo again declined to provide specific reasons for Steve Linick's dismissal as inspector general ...

Senate panel approves subpoena in Hunter Biden probe

Chairman Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., left, accompanied by Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters., right, speaks as the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee meets on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, to issue a subpoena Blue Star Strategies.

Jason Lewis sues Gov. Walz claiming COVID-19 orders are unconstitutional

Former Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach files to run for Congress, Rep. Angie Craig files to run for reelection

Left: Michelle Fischbach, Right: Angie Craig

Wisconsin officials mull November absentee voting changes

People vote at Riverside High School for Wisconsin's primary election Tuesday April 7, 2020, in Milwaukee.

President Donald Trump speaks about the coronavirus during a press briefing in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 11, 2020, in Washington.

Despite risks, Trump says he's taking malaria drug in case he gets virus

Democrats: Fired watchdog was looking into Saudi arms sale

In this Dec. 4, 2019 file photo, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his Statehouse office in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin governor gives up on virus restrictions amid GOP opposition

Lawmakers ready for special session after failing to reach deal on bonding bill

Lawmakers worked throughout the weekend to finalize several bills but they couldn't come to an agreement on a bonding proposal ...

FILE - The sun shines on the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

Legislative priorities remain, special session expected in June

Senate Republicans didn't get the votes they needed to pass their nearly $1 billion version of the bonding bill. Meanwhile, a $2 billion bonding measure from the DFL-controlled House failed to pass, with each side blaming the other for spending too much or too little...

$998M bonding bill falls short in Senate on final day of legislative session

An omnibus bonding bill failed to move past the Minnesota Senate in a final vote Sunday evening, effectively blocking any bonding legislation from moving forward this session ...

Medical

WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug

The World Health Organization said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date...

A chemist displays hydroxychloroquine tablets in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, May 19, 2020.

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