Republicans suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control Tuesday as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but the GOP ousted a Democrat in Alabama. Well-known Republicans held on in South Carolina and Texas.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell insists on voting to fill the Supreme Court justice vacancy before the election. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the American people’s input, through voting, should be considered before the justice position is filled.
Tuesday’s election was a rarity in Minnesota, with two U.S. Senate seats on the ballot. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar won her third term over little-known challenger state Rep. Jim Newberger.
Minnesota State investigators find a box cutter blade at the scene of a fatal shooting, the Senate votes 51 to 49 for the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, and an Iraqi woman and a Congolese doctor receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Assignment Editor Althea Larson has today’s News in :90.
The final day of hearings of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh begin, republican senate candidate Karin Housely uses her husband’s celebrity status in a new campaign ad, and Tesla stocks fall seven percent. Assignment Editor Althea Larson has today’s News in :90.
President Trump unveils his new infrastructure plan, the Senate hosts a rare open debate on immigration policy, and stocks are rising. Reporter Samantha HoangLong has today’s News in :90.
Congressional Republicans delivered an epic overhaul of U.S. tax laws to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, bringing generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans while providing smaller cuts for middle- and low-income families.
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken apologized Thursday after a Los Angeles radio anchor accused him of forcibly kissing her during a 2006 USO tour.
Republican candidates Mike McFadden and Jeff Johnson couldn’t turn the tide against incumbent Democrats Sen. Al Franken and Gov. Mark Dayton.
Sen. Al Franken defeated his Republican opponent Mike McFadden, and Gov. Mark Dayton beat Republican Jeff Johnson in a five-candidate race.
Be sure to check TommieMedia for continuous governor, Senate and House results from Ward 4, Precincts 6 and 7, where many St. Thomas students vote.
