Political News

Security Details Outlined for Trump Rally

DULUTH, Minn. – Large crowds and long lines are expected for the Trump Rally at the Amsoil Arena on Wednesday. To help things go a little smoother for attendees DECC officials have released a list of security details for the…

Swanson Joins AGs in Demanding end to Border Separations

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has joined with 20 other Democratic attorneys general nationwide in demanding that the Trump administration end a "zero tolerance" policy that has resulted in children being separated from their parents…

Group Prepares for President Trump's Visit to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - To prepare for President Trump's visit, a group of Duluthians are helping organizations plan peaceful demonstrations in reaction to his presence. They call themselves "Forward Coalition" and are making…

Judge Jails ex-Trump Campaign Chair Manafort Ahead of Trial

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is going to jail. Paul Manafort was ordered into custody Friday after a federal judge revoked his house arrest, citing newly filed obstruction of justice charges. The move by U.S. District…

China Announces Equal Penalties to Retaliate for US Tariffs

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government responded quickly to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Chinese goods by announcing Friday it will immediately impose penalties of “equal strength” on U.S. products. The Commerce Ministry said it also was scrapping deals…

"Fox & Friends" To Broadcast Live From Uncle Loui's Cafe

DULUTH, Minn. - The Fox News Channel's top–rated morning show "Fox & Friends" will be broadcasting live from Duluth next Thursday -- the day after President Donald Trump holds his first rally at the DECC since the summit…

Watchdog Report Faults Comey as ‘Insubordinate’

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has issued a stinging rebuke to the FBI for its handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. The report released Thursday calls former FBI Director James Comey “insubordinate” and says his actions were “extraordinary.”…

Supreme Court Strikes Down Minnesota's Voter Clothing law

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has struck down a Minnesota law that restricted what voters can wear to polls. The justices ruled Thursday that the law violates the First Amendment. Still, the justices' 7-2 ruling suggested that some restrictions…

Nevada Pimp Dennis Hof Wins GOP Primary, Ousts Incumbent

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pimp Dennis Hof, the owner of half a dozen legal brothels in Nevada and star of the HBO adult reality series “Cathouse,” won a Republican primary for the state Legislature on Tuesday, ousting a three-term lawmaker.…

Trump’s vow to end Military Drills With Seoul Stuns a Region

SINGAPORE (AP) — President Donald Trump rocked the region with the stunning announcement Tuesday that he was halting annual U.S.-South Korean military drills — and wants to remove the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in the South as a deterrent against…

DFL Candidate for Governor Stop in Northland

DULUTH, Minn.-A DFL candidate for governor made a stop at Monaco Air in Duluth earlier today. Current Attorney General Lori Swanson and her running mate Eighth District Rep. Rick…

Trump to Come to Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump will be rallying in Duluth next week. According to his official website, the President will be hosting his MN Rally at the DECC Arena on Wednesday June 20. The doors will open for ticket…

Trump to Host Fundraiser, Attend Foxconn Groundbreaking

MILWAUKEE (AP) - President Donald Trump plans to attend the Foxconn Technology Group groundbreaking ceremony later this month and attend a luncheon fundraiser. The Milwaukee Business Journal reports that prominent Milwaukee business executive Ted Kellner is hosting the June 29…