news2shortsMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor chair to lead party still reeling from extensive losses Ken Martin, chair of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor party, won the crowded race to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee on Saturday. The move provides Martin with a powerful perch to determine the messaging and trajectory of a party that is still … Read more
About two dozen states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration contesting the birthright citizenship order, which experts say violates the 14th Amendment.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday elected Minnesota party leader Ken Martin, who once called for President Donald Trump to be tried for treason, as its next national chair in the wake of the party’s disastrous performance in the November elections. The election of Martin is the party’s first formal step to try and … Read more
Aviation experts say piloting Black Hawk helicopters is a complex challenge but army defends training operations In March 2023, two US army Black Hawk helicopters collided and crashed into a Kentucky farmer’s field after a nighttime evacuation training mission, killing nine service members. That crash was among a dozen fatal crashes during army Black Hawk … Read more
A federal investigation will take time, but the lines of inquiry that it will pursue are clear.
Ken Martin, the longtime leader of the state Democratic Party organization in Minnesota, will be the new Democratic National Committee chair after winning Saturday’s election, as his party looks to turn the page and recover from a dismal 2024.
Brian Driscoll refused to assist in the firing of agents involved in January 6th riot cases, pushing back so forcefully that some feared he would be dismissed.
The US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, indicated multiple jihadists were killed and no civilians were harmed The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the country during Donald Trump’s second term as president. The strikes were carried out against IS-Somalia in the Golis Mountains, in … Read more
Move would threaten life-saving global humanitarian aid programs, from HIV/Aids treatments to clean water access The website for the US Agency for International Development, or USAid, appeared to be offline on Saturday, as the Trump administration moves to put the free-standing agency, and its current $42.8bn budget for global humanitarian operations, under state department control. … Read more
Decision could set the stage for a damaging trade war between the US and three of its top trade partners Donald Trump has signed an order authorizing tariffs after vowing to impose dramatic taxes on goods from Canada, Mexico and China. The decision could set the stage for a damaging trade war between the US … Read more
