All eight Minnesota representatives backed H.R. 1346 after the House approved year‑round E15 in a 218‑203 vote. Supporters point to billions more in corn demand and cheaper gas; critics point to budget and soybean risks.

Rep. Jill Tokuda led a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as Trump heads to Beijing. Lawmakers say Taiwan must not be a bargaining chip.

The Oklahoma Senate adopted an amendment to strip a 1990s ‘trigger’ so federal gas‑tax relief can actually lower prices at local pumps.

EPA plans to propose a roughly two‑year delay to a Biden-era vehicle pollution rule, citing weak EV sales; environmental groups warn of health and legal fallout.

The Senate voted to pause senators’ pay during agency funding lapses, a rule set to take effect after the Nov. 3, 2026, election. Supporters called it shared sacrifice after two long shutdowns.

Three suspects on scooters reportedly circled, stabbed and robbed a man on Florida Avenue NW early Thursday; police are seeking tips.

House Oversight has asked four maternity operators for records about how they market childbirth packages to foreign clients as federal scrutiny tightens. Lawmakers want marketing materials, client counts and fee details.

MIT leaders say federal research cuts and falling grad enrollment forced tighter budgets and fewer admissions — a shift President Sally Kornbluth calls "a striking loss."

House leaders tapped a bipartisan team to review how the House handles sexual misconduct after two high-profile departures. The chairs will look at reporting, training and protections.

Imported fuel and other goods pushed U.S. import prices sharply higher in April, adding fresh pressure to inflation and the Fed’s outlook.

A narrow 6‑5 vote adopted a three‑bracket county income tax that raises the top rate to 3.3% for residents earning more than $150,000 while trimming rates for many others.

Walter Scott’s family held a news conference in Charleston after learning Michael Slager might be eligible for earlier prerelease under First Step Act time credits. They say the recalculation feels like a loophole and are demanding answers.

About 113,000 Zwilling ENFINIGY kettles have been recalled over handle defects that can spill near‑boiling water. Owners are being told to stop using affected units and register for refunds.