Politics & Policy
Minnesota proceeds with caution — and questions — as it complies with federal education law under DeVos
The new education secretary has sent mixed signals.
John Kline
Politics & Policy
Rep. John Kline talks Trump, the Freedom Caucus and how Congress has changed
“President Trump will learn an awful lot about what our nuclear capability is… It’s not something that a construction tycoon normally has, all of that stuff. So he’s learning.”
Party Politics
Former radio talker Lewis wins GOP endorsement in 2nd Congressional District
Lewis is set to take on DFL-endorsed candidate Angie Craig, though he may still face opposition in the Republican primary.
D.C. Dispatches
Gerson’s strong fundraising results mean the 2nd Congressional District is still anyone’s race
The Tea-Party favorite had a stronger quarter than many expected. And while some of his fellow-Republican opponents outraised him, their results were underwhelming.
Party Politics
How the GOP’s big caucus turnout complicates the Second Congressional District endorsement fight
With new party activists, the big question is one of commitment — whether they stay with the delegate process and show up when and where they say they will.
D.C. Dispatches
Where things stand in the Republican race to replace John Kline
The GOP field has been messy since Kline announced his retirement last September, but it may narrow soon.
D.C. Dispatches
What Minnesota’s representatives thought of Obama’s final State of the Union
In a 58-minute speech, Obama gave what several lawmakers described as a valediction.
D.C. Dispatches
Cuba, GMOs, and steel dumping: Here’s what Minnesota’s congressional delegation wants to get done in 2016
Minnesota representatives sounded optimistic but urgent notes.
D.C. Dispatches
With House passage of conference report, replacement of No Child Left Behind is all but assured
The law has essentially cleared its last major hurdle: it now heads to the Senate, where it is virtually guaranteed to advance, and the president has indicated eagerness to sign it.
D.C. Dispatches
Congress is very close to leaving ‘No Child Left Behind’ behind
The compromise bill taking shape restores a lot of power over school accountability to the states. But don’t expect testing to go anywhere.