Klobuchar challenged
State Rep. Jim Newberger believes he is the Republican who can succeed where others have failed. Newberger announced Saturday he would run to take down Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
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Western desert communities mop up after summer storms
The Southern California desert community is cleaning up on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017 after thunderstor... . In this Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 photo provided by Jim Phipps shows children playing in a flooded street with a fallen tree after a storm passed through in Tempe, Ariz.
The Latest: Attorney general vows to slow government leaks
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says he will consider paying for economic damages from a 2015 mine waste spill triggered by agency crews. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says the city will sue the federal government in defense of its status as a so-called sanctuary city.
White House cana t count on Senate GOP, so ita s wooing Democrats
Sens. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., left, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., arrive for news conference on the east lawn of the Capitol to unveil a new economic agenda titled "A Better Deal on Trade and Jobs" on August 2, 2017. Sens. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., left, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., arrive for news conference on the east lawn of the Capitol to unveil a new economic agenda titled "A Better Deal on Trade and Jobs" on August 2, 2017.
Pence hands over AOL emails from time as Indiana’s governor
Vice President Mike Pence has turned over emails from a private AOL.com account he used to conduct official business while he was Indiana's governor. A spokeswoman for current Gov. Eric Holcomb says Pence's attorneys last month handed over an electronic database containing the emails, which are public records.
Ita s time to work together
It's time we kick drug companies and insurance lobbyists out of the healthcare conversation, listen to the American people, and finally work together to lower prices and make healthcare work better for everyone. Because thousands of Ohioans stopped by my office, wrote letters, made calls, and shared their stories, we were able to stop a bill that would have raised premiums and kicked millions of Americans off of their health insurance.
West Virginia governor to switch parties
Democratic Gov. Jim Justice of West Virginia is planning to change his political party affiliation and join the GOP, according to two sources familiar with his plans. Earlier Thursday, Trump teased that there would be a "very big announcement" this evening in West Virginia, a state that went heavily Republican in the 2016 elections.
Justice going GOP, again
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is switching parties to join Republicans as President Donald Trump plans a visit to the increasingly conservative state. Justice's plans were confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday by a Democratic Party official with knowledge of his plans.
Wisconsin Senate leader says Foxconn votes may be lacking
Residents of the U.S. territory Guam are afraid after being caught in the middle of the rising tension between President Donald Trump and North Korea. Residents of the U.S. territory Guam are afraid after being caught in the middle of the rising tension between President Donald Trump and North Korea.
Christie Was ‘Very Restrained,’ Did Not Dump His Nachos On That Guy At The Ball Game
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he showed restraint by not dumping his nachos onto a spectator during a tense moment at a baseball game Sunday. "For those of you who know me, I was very restrained," Christie said at a Wednesday news conference in Trenton, Politico reports .
GOP super PAC pins MTA mess on Cuomo to dash reelection hopes
A national Republican group unleashed its fury on Gov. Cuomo Wednesday with a new campaign blaming the governor for the city's ongoing transit woes. In a pre-emptive strike on the governor's 2018 reelection campaign and his still-unannounced 2020 presidential ambitions, the GOP-oriented America Rising PAC launched its "Andrew Cuomo Initiative" with a website, video and Snapchat filter - all of which place blame for the so-called Summer of Hell on the governor's mismanagement of the transit system.
Trump weighs Energy Secretary Perry to run Homeland Security: report
President Donald Trump may tap U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry to replace former Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, who took over as White House chief of staff this week, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. "While Secretary Perry is honored to be mentioned, he is happy where he is and very focused on carrying out the mission the President gave him when he was chosen to lead the Department of Energy," Shaylyn Hynes said in an email.
If Cuomo runs for president, he already hasa
If Cuomo runs for president, he already has opposition A national GOP group is already trying to derail Gov. Andrew Cuomo's presidential ambitions, if there are any. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2u0lGjc New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a rally in support of the Affordable Care Act and against the Senate replacement bill, Monday, July 17, 2017, in New York.
Gov. Cuomo Threatens To Sue If Pro-Gun Legislation That Overrides NY’s SAFE Act Passes
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatened to file a lawsuit Tuesday if Congress passes pro-Second Amendment legislation that would roll back the state's major 2013 gun control law known as the SAFE Act. "If they try to overrule the State of New York we will sue because this state has rights too," Cuomo told reporters.
Senate confirms Christopher Wray to lead FBI
The Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the FBI, replacing James Comey, who was abruptly fired by President Donald Trump amid the investigation into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.
Trump: Foxconn CEO confided plant deal could swell to $30B
President Donald Trump casually mentioned Tuesday that Foxconn's chairman told him in confidence the electronics giant's investment could reach $30 billion, triple the size of last week's deal with Wisconsin that some already viewed as optimistically inflated. Trump made the comments while addressing small-business leaders at the White House.
Christie, Cuomo announce new Port Authority leadership
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday appointed new leaders for the agency that controls the region's airports, bridges and tunnels. Kevin O'Toole, a Republican former New Jersey state senator, was named chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Photos: Southeast Minnesota Water Town Hall
From left and clockwise, Sheila Harmes, of Winona; Marilyn Morem, of Rochester; Ruthann Yaeger, of Rochester and Marie Kovecsi, of Winona participate in a breakout session during the Southeast Minnesota Water Town Hall held at Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Commons Monday evening. Gov. Mark Dayton participates in a breakout session during the Southeast Minnesota Water Town Hall held at Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Commons Monday evening.
LOVETT: Cuomo faces possible 2018 challenge from Syracuse mayor
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, a one-time ally and now political foe of Gov. Cuomo, said she's been approached about the possibility of running a Democratic primary against him in 2018 - and hasn't ruled it out. Miner, who is term-limited out of her current office at the end of the year, said she's been approached by different people about running for governor, Congress or state Senate.
How’s Voting for Republicans Working Out for Red States?
Since disasters only happen in blue states, what could go wrong with electing ideologues who see everything government does, outside of killing people and engaging in ethnic cleansing, as a problem? When forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the start of hurricane season in June, more than a few state and local officials were worried by predictions of as many as five major hurricanes. But the primary concern, officials said, was not just the storms.