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JD Vance goes to Minneapolis amid ICE backlash, Trump feud with Walz
A White House official said Vance will meet with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and deliver remarks praising their work.
Minnesota's ban on crypto ATMs goes into effect after citizens report losing nearly $1 million in scams
Minnesota's ban on crypto ATMs went into effect on Saturday, and by Dec. 31, all existing machines across the state must be removed.
Trump claims Minnesota fraud exceeds $19B, faults Biden administration
President Donald Trump renews attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz over the Minnesota fraud scandal linked to the Somali community.
Agitators swarm Tim Walz's office in Minnesota Capitol to demand immigration justice
Screaming agitators packed the Minnesota Capitol demanding justice amid federal immigration enforcement tensions. Demonstrators chanted outside Gov. Tim Walz's office.
Walz readies aid package for Minnesota businesses affected by ICE surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected propose a federal surge response package to support Minnesota businesses impacted by the federal presence later Thursday morning.
Gov. Tim Walz embraces the politics of compromise in final year at the Capitol
In the last days of his last legislative session, the governor shelved the more progressive elements of his agenda and cut deals that zeroed in on infrastructure, fraud prevention and a distressed health care system.
Vance demands Justice Department probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud, amplifying concerns the White House will use a new Justice Department division to target political rivals
Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at 'corrupt' political foe
Trump dismissed claims that Iranian hackers targeted Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's governor for what he called gross incompetence.
Trump says he talked with Minnesota Gov. Walz after weekend shooting of Alex Pretti
The president said the two “actually” seem to be on the same page in wanting to work together as it relates to immigration issues in Minnesota.
"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit
The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November.
Health care fight heads to fever pitch
Plus: Supreme Court hears case on presidential power, Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, Tim Walz faces scrutiny
Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
Gov. Walz proposes $10M emergency relief package for small businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Tim Walz, Fraud and the Costs of Trifecta Politics
The scandals that ended the Minnesota governor’s bid for a third term reflect the kind of oversight failure that comes with one-party control of government. Above all, voters expect competent administration.
Walz: Larger drawdown of federal agents possible soon, as businesses say impact of surge is 'not sustainable'
Democratic governors criticize Trump policies amid rising costs
Andy Beshear and other Democratic governors criticized Trump’s tariffs, fuel prices and $5,000 dividend proposal during Louisville gathering.
Political debates matter if we treat them as more than theater
Despite being imperfect, debates provide an opportunity that candidates should embrace as a chance to engage honestly with voters.
Why changing transfer portal window won't stop agents from tampering
The transfer portal window for college basketball is moving and shrinking. But coaches like Jeff Walz and Carly Thibault-DuDonis still have concerns.
WATCH: Dem gov mocked for criticizing ‘tribal’ politics amid redistricting push: ‘Hypocrisy knows no bounds’
Gov. Wes Moore faces hypocrisy accusations over his July 4th speech criticizing tribalism while pushing a special session to redistrict Rep. Andy Harris.
Amy Klobuchar Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Primary for Governor
The fourth-term U.S. senator jolted Minnesota politics early this year by mounting a bid to succeed Gov. Tim Walz.
The American people have been 'robbed,' political commentator says
Political commentator Debra Lea discusses Minnesota's deepening fraud scandal and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's departure from the governor's race on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
JONATHAN TURLEY: Minnesota Democrats' choose 'rage politics' over sanity
New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman and Minneapolis officials dismiss due process in case involving shooting of woman who sped toward ICE agent.
Tim Walz Minnesota forcing teachers to abide by ‘horribly disgusting,’ ‘crazy’ race standard, says lawmaker
Minnesota public school teachers must assess how their biases perpetuate oppression under state licensing standards tied to Gov. Tim Walz's tenure.
Politics Friday Special: Walz gives deeper explanation about decision to abandon bid for third term
In a major political shakeup, Gov. Tim Walz took himself out of the running for a third term as governor. The next day, a fiery Walz took questions about his final year in office.
Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP candidate, won't run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid ongoing investigations into fraud in the state's child care programs.
Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health
Rosemary Walzem will retire after 27 years advancing poultry science research that transformed heart health knowledge.
Vance recommends DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Minnesota AG over state’s fraud scandal
Vice President JD Vance, who leads the White House anti-fraud task force, has referred allegations of complicity surrounding fraud in Minnesota, including against Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation.
MN governor race to replace Walz sees major shakeup as GOP contender ends campaign: 'Don't see a path'
Minnesota Republican Kristin Robbins drops out of the governor's race, saying the math changed after Sen. Amy Klobuchar became the Democratic pick.
Minnesota Political Landscape Upended by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A fraud scandal had Democrats on the defensive and led Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election bid. But the ICE surge upended the political landscape.
White House says Walz, Frey incited chaos after anti-ICE mob storms Minneapolis church
Minneapolis faces escalating anti-ICE protests following fatal shooting of protester Renee Good, with federal agents investigating church disruption and fraud scandal.
DAVID MARCUS: Somali power surge raises the question Minnesota avoids
Somali community continues to gain political power in Minnesota amid billion-dollar fraud scandal involving tied organizations, raising accountability questions.
Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud'
Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud.
Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll play active role in midterms as he mulls his political future
Walz said he’ll travel the country during this year’s election to campaign for Democratic governor candidates.
Justice Department opens investigation into Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor
Federal prosecutors are investigating Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey.
Walz expected to address political future on Monday
Amid questions surrounding his political future, Gov. Walz has called a news conference for Monday morning.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't run for a third term
Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, said in a statement Monday that he believes he would have won another term but decided “that I can’t give a political campaign my all” after what he described as an “extraordinarily difficult year for our state.”
Federal judge halts Trump administration effort to subpoena Walz in immigration enforcement probe
A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials, calling it an effort to “harass and retaliate against them.”
'They're trying to break us': Trump's focus on Minnesota boils over with ICE shooting
The president and his allies have for weeks intensified scrutiny on Minnesota and its governor, Democrat Tim Walz.
Minnesota Democrats demand reparations from ICE after losing $18 billion to Somali fraud
Minnesota Democrats seek federal reparations after ICE operations while allegedly ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses to taxpayers from social programs.
‘Don’t Minnesota’ my state: Land of 10,000 Lakes becomes a political punching bag
After a tumultuous political year, a higher profile for Gov. Tim Walz and problems with fraud in state programs, Minnesota popping up as a talking point elections far beyond its borders.
Walz: ‘Next Democratic president better figure out a way to get universal health care’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) advised the next Democratic president to focus on passing universal healthcare, a policy measure that has been hotly debated within the party in recent years. “We have t…
Prediction markets face a ban in one state, but the fight's not over
The CFTC is suing Minnesota and Gov. Tim Walz over a ban on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, set to take effect in August.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensifies.
Opinion | Walz said ‘follow the science.’ His mining order does the opposite.
"The governor’s executive order throws six years of progress into question without new science, new legislation or the opportunity for a vote by our elected representatives," Dave Lislegard writes.
Tim Walz was a Democratic hopeful. Now, he’s a Republican punching bag.
The Minnesota governor is seeking a third term amid a welfare probe in his state that has sparked unwanted national attention.
‘Devastating Blow’: Special session unlikely, but BWCA outfitters still plead for fire relief
Small businesses that cater to canoeists and visitors say they need wildfire aid even though Gov. Walz suggests a special session is unlikely.
82 northeast Minnesota businesses sign letter to lawmakers requesting wildfire relief funds
The letter comes after Gov. Walz said there would not be a special session held to address the economic impacts of the fire.
Trump strikes a positive tone on Tim Walz after phone call with the Minnesota governor
Trump's post marks a noticeable shift in the way he’s referred to Walz, whom he's repeatedly criticized for not cooperating with his administration.
Will Cain: Celebrities pushing politics seems like a ‘relic of the past’
Fox News host Will Cain rails against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for his comparisons of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in his state to the Battle of Gettysburg and the story of Anne Frank on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
Walz unveils tech tax in budget; bipartisan support emerges at Capitol
MPR News host Clay Masters and the politics team recap a week in state politics.
Walz was also asked about foreign agent ties during Harris vetting, sources tell CNN
Josh Shapiro wasn’t the only finalist to be Kamala Harris’s running mate who was asked if he had ever been an agent of a foreign government, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday. Tim Walz was, too.
Gov. Tim Walz faces tough political reality as he seeks to assert himself in final year in office
Republicans in the tied Minnesota House are already signaling opposition to the governor’s policy agenda, setting up early clashes as lawmakers returned to St. Paul this week.
Will Amy Klobuchar run for Minnesota governor? Walz’s announcement sets off a major midterm shift
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to abandon his bid for a third term has suddenly sparked one of the biggest political questions of the new year: Will Sen. Amy Klobuchar run for governor?
Marco Rubio's next big role: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela. And Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't seek re-election.
MN wildfires: Businesses push Walz, lawmakers for recovery package
Northeastern Minnesota businesses struggling amid the wildfires burning the Boundary Waters are pushing Governor Walz and state lawmakers to move forward with a special session to pass an economic recovery package.
DOJ investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor over alleged obstruction of law enforcement, source says
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Inside Tim Walz's dramatic political fall
It's a stunning downfall for a man who vaulted onto the national stage less than two years ago and had been flirting with a 2028 run for president.
Bovino’s future in doubt as White House walks back initial claims about Alex Pretti
Trump strikes conciliatory tone with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz after pair speak last night as Bovino is reportedly stripped of ‘commander at large’ title
WATCH: Walz, Ellison, Omar refuse to answer when pressed on fraud after contentious fraud hearing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison stay silent after heated House hearing on alleged $10 billion fraud scandal that rocked the state government.
Trump's feud with Walz reaches new heights after Minnesota ICE shooting
The Trump administration is fighting with Minnesota officials over Renee Good's killing after months of attacks from the president.
Tim Walz Fears a Fort Sumter Moment in Minneapolis
The Minnesota governor warns of a national unraveling.
How to watch: Gov. Tim Walz to announce budget proposal for businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Tim Walz Was Brought Down by a Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight
The welfare-theft scheme was public in 2024, but Trump and Republicans didn’t realize its potency as a political attack.
Walz was also asked about foreign agent ties during Harris vetting, sources tell CNN
Josh Shapiro wasn’t the only finalist to be Kamala Harris’s running mate who was asked if he had ever been an agent of a foreign government, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN on Monday. Tim Walz was, too.
Amy Klobuchar Files Papers for Run to Succeed Tim Walz as Minnesota Governor
The Minnesota senator, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, appears set to enter a race that has been transformed by President Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state and protests against it.
Politics Friday: Walz weighs in on the work left to do for the remainder of his term
MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst interviews Gov. Tim Walz about the 2026 session and his remaining time in office as Minnesota’s two-term governor.
Name of Walz's new 3-word PAC draws immediate online mockery
Gov. Tim Walz launches the Small Town PAC to reach rural voters, but conservatives immediately mocked the effort and blasted his record on social media.
Business people: James Lawrence to chair Metropolitan Airports Commission board
AIRPORTS The Metropolitan Airports Commission announced that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has appointed James Lawrence as chair of the MAC board, which oversees Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airpor…
Amy Klobuchar Announces Run for Minnesota Governor
The Democratic senator, who signaled her bid after Gov. Tim Walz said he wouldn’t run again, talked about moving past political divides in a video announcement.
Louisville Defeats Florida State 88-65
The signature of this team is a balanced attack and that is exactly what the Cards used to wear down Florida State tonight. The end of the first quarter Louisville held a 19-12 lead but they subsequently took control of the game. Coach Walz said, “The first half I thought we defended extremely well. Offensively […]
Louisville Beats EKU 76-51
If all you saw was the final score you might think this game was a cake-walk but if you actually watched the game you probably want to forget the first half. However as Coach Walz said, “This was probably the first game all year that I’ve seen us look as bad as we did in […]
Walz steps away as state’s health care problems worsen
Prosecutors have exposed a lack of public program oversight. Why aren't insurers facing consequences for the health care harm they've caused?
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops political bombshell, bows out of third term bid
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term.
Republican survives primary on Tim Walz's old congressional turf as Dems eye seat flip
Brad Finstad faced challengers Gregory Goetzman and Oliver Morlan in the Minnesota 1st Congressional District Republican primary on Tuesday.
Walz's departure from 2026 race sparks reactions across political spectrum
Stuart Varney: Identity politics has killed Walz's career
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney examines the rise and fallout of identity politics in Minnesota, arguing Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of unrest, a major fraud scandal and political positioning ultimately ended his career.
Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
Justice Department investigating a growing number of Trump political foes
The office of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was among the latest to be added to the lengthy list of Trump critics who are under investigation.
Opinion: US constitutional freedom now twisted to mean abusing others
The United States' great story is inventing constitutional democracy out of monarchy. Now it's the story of freedom to exploit and abuse others.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
Bruce Ledewitz: Our politics is a world of unreason
We live in an age of political unreason. Unless we are learn to think more reasonably, especially rejecting our own side’s partisan lies, America...
Walz proposes $10M business relief package as Republicans cry 'new avenue for fraud' in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faces criticism for proposing $10 million in small business relief after Trump's immigration crackdown amid fraud allegations.
Louisville Defeats Stanford 84-66
Louisville played a balanced game against Stanford and never trailed and racked up another 20-win season. They finished with five players in double figures with Mackenly Randolph and Laura Ziegler having career highs. However, Coach Jeff Walz was not impressed with his team’s outing. Coach Walz said, “Actually I don’t think we played well at […]
EXCLUSIVE: Justice Department leadership presses FBI to investigate campaign contributions to Minnesota officials
Top Justice Department officials pushed the FBI to investigate political campaigns in Minnesota over whether they illegally benefited from fraud in public service organizations, according to two people familiar with the internal discussions.
Politics Friday: Amy Klobuchar lays out plans in her DFL governor's campaign
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting some definition around her campaign for Minnesota governor a few months after entering the race to replace DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Meanwhile, some longtime lawmakers prepare to exit the state Capitol.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping re-election bid
The announcement from Walz, a Democrat, comes amid heightened scrutiny of the state's handling of alleged fraud.
The US in brief: The last Walz
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
WATCH: Gov. Walz testifies that Trump's immigration crackdown hampered Minnesota's fraud fight
After years of landslide victories, Klobuchar faces a tougher political fight against Demuth
The governor’s race will be Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s toughest test in a statewide election, following a series of easy reelections to the U.S. Senate. Republicans see Lisa Demuth as their best shot at capturing anger over fraud scandals and fatigue with the Walz administration.
'We're having a moral debate': Walz calls to put politics aside after Alex Pretti shooting
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on President Donald Trump to pull federal agents from the state one day after Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man, was shot and killed by a border patrol agent. Walz said the discussion over federal agents in the state had become a "moral debate."
Coleman: Walz pardon of child rapist puts politics over public safety
Senate Republican Assistant Leader Julia Coleman (Waconia) denounced the actions of the Minnesota Pardon Board, including Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, for pardoning illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes to help them avoid deportation. The pardons were made to men convicted of criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated robbery, and...
Cards Defeat SMU 91-58
There was no New Year’s Day hangover for Louisville today. After a long holiday break they started 2026 the same way they finished 2025 with a big victory. That said, it did take a quarter for the team to assert dominance. Coach Walz said, “First game back after the break so I anticipated a little […]
Judge says Trump DOJ subpoenas of Tim Walz and other Democrats are unconstitutional
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Justice Department from forcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other officials to turn over records in its probe of Democratic resistance to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling the move retaliatory.
WATCH: Leavitt doubts whether Gov. Walz's offer to speak with Trump is 'genuine'
Leavitt noted that, as of 30 minutes before Thursday’s White House news briefing, Trump had not spoken with Walz.
Tim Walz says he'll never seek elected office again
The Minnesota governor unexpectedly announced this month that he wouldn't run for re-election.
Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she's running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out
Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she’s running for governor of Minnesota