Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota wins 4th term, defeating ex-NBA player Royce White

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a fourth term, defeating anti-establishment Republican and former NBA player Royce White in Minnesota’s top election matchup. “To the state of Minnesota. I once again pledge to you I will stand my ground while...

AP Race Call: Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Minnesota

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar won a fourth term Tuesday over ex-NBA player Royce White in Minnesota. Klobuchar went into the campaign with a history of big wins and a huge financial advantage. She drew 60% of the vote in 2018, 65% in 2012 and 58% in 2006. White is a grassroots populist conservative who...

Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Minnesota

Work has begun on an inauguration stage at the Capitol. The last one became part of Jan. 6 attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Work on the presidential inauguration platform began Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol with congressional leaders pounding the first ceremonial nails into a stage they cast as a symbol of America's commitment to the peaceful transfer of power — a tradition that was almost upended...

Justice Department accuses RealPage of a scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit Friday against real estate software company RealPage Inc., accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices. The lawsuit, filed alongside attorneys general in states...

Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention's third night showcased a familiar former president, Bill Clinton, and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, little known outside his state until Vice President Kamala Harris selected him as her running mate. Walz,...

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, has won her primary race in Minnesota. Omar successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat...

Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Minnesota primary election