How grotesque to watch long-term U.S. security interests hang on the outcome of a political battle between the Hamlet-like speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, and vengeful MAGA conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene. As Congress returns from Easter break, Johnson … Continued
Back in 2017, the debate around President Donald Trump’s tax cuts was a case study in how quickly a discussion around legitimate policy can descend into partisan nonsense. On one side, Republicans spouted unfounded claims that the tax cuts would … Continued
By JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Of the 1.4 million adults who live in Manhattan, a dozen are soon to become the first Americans to sit in judgment of a former president charged with a crime. Jury selection … Continued
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER and AARON MORRISON (Associated Press) For many people old enough to remember O.J. Simpson’s murder trial, his 1995 exoneration was a defining moment in their understanding of race, policing and justice. Nearly three decades later, it … Continued
The former No Neck Tony’s in Lake Elmo has found new life as Marma — a chef-driven restaurant that features a range of global cuisine. Chefs Max Basaker and Marcus Clark, who worked together at Marx Fusion Bistro and Wine … Continued
By FRANK BAJAK (AP Technology Writer) As their rivalry intensifies, U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together like a … Continued