Great River Energy generously supports MinnPost's D.C. Memo. Learn why. WASHINGTON – The U.S. House scrambled to finish its business before it adjourned this week for a long August recess that allows lawmakers to campaign for reelection. In a rush of vote... See more
WASHINGTON — In 1775, a year before the nation declared its independence from Great Britain, the Continental Congress convened with representatives from all 12 original colonies established the congressional frank. The frank was a taxpayer-funded way to g... See more
WASHINGTON – Jake Johnson, a Democrat seeking to represent southern Minnesota in Congress, gingerly sidestepped a question at a town hall he hosted about whether he supported “Medicare for All.” Johnson, a moderate who is trying to unseat Rep. Brad Finsta... See more
Great River Energy generously supports MinnPost's D.C. Memo. Learn why. WASHINGTON — The roar of three jets in close formation diving toward the surf broke the tranquility of a secluded beach on the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland a couple of weeks ag... See more
WASHINGTON – Since early last year, Minnesota’s members of the U.S. House and their staffers have taken dozens of free trips to France, Israel, Greece, Mexico and other destinations. A MinnPost analysis of “gift travel” filings found that both Democrats a... See more
