Congress

Democrat Rachel Bohman is entering the race against Republican Brad Finstad only 8 months ahead of the election.

Her Chief of Staff says there's currently no evidence that it was politically motivated

President Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Sunday that will deliver cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown.

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is cutting ties with her husband's consulting firm after winning her bid for reelection, saying she wants to ensure her supporters feel there's no perceived issue.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election, according to people close to the Wisconsin lawmaker. Ryan’s plans have been the source of much speculation, amid Republican concerns over keeping their majority in the House of Representatives...

The House moved swiftly early Friday to reopen the federal government and pass a $400 billion budget deal, overcoming opposition from both liberal Democrats and tea party conservatives to endorse enormous spending increases despite looming trillion-dollar deficits.

Rochester State Senator Carla Nelson has announced she will place her name on the ballot for the August Republican primary for the First District Congressional seat.

Homeowners in high-tax states like New Jersey, where a modest house within commuting distance of New York City can easily carry property taxes of over $15,000 a year, are wondering whether the Republican bill being sold as a tax cut would actually result in higher bills for them.

Regina Mustafa used Facebook today to officially announce the suspension of her bid to succeed fellow Democrat Tim Walz.

A veteran state lawmaker from Rochester has officially announced she is a candidate for U.S. Congress in Minnesota’s First District.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The field of candidates for Congress in Minnesota’s First District continues to grow.

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -  A Rochester community activist has decided to join the First District Congressional race.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry Thursday at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage a day earlier and all playing in honor of their grievously wounded colleague.

WASHINGTON (AP) —House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, officials said. His wounds were not believed to be life-threatening.