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 STEPHEN GROVES (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican … Continued
North St. Paul’s new police chief is a 10-year veteran of the department, the city announced Thursday. Raymond Rozales III, appointed by the city manager, takes over from Phil Baebenroth, whose last day at the department was Friday. Baebenroth returned … Continued