Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate

The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the Trump administration's policies as key points of friction.

Week in Politics: Trump's Russian diesel deal update; why the DOJ is suing California

We look at where things are in the deal President Trump says he made to import Russian diesel, plus the reason why the Justice Department is suing California.

Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states

President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.

Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says

Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.

Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says

Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.

Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split

A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.

Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after support for pro-Palestinian group

The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group.

Teen kills 4 at Oregon school. And, DOJ sues California over alleged noncitizens

A teen opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, leaving three kids and one teacher dead. And, the Justice Department is suing California over alleged noncitizen voters.

Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in

The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme Court.

'Everything got worse': Gen Z express frustration, regret after Trump vote

A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.