Politics / Elections

McConnell Blasts Impeachment, Will Vote to Acquit Trump

The Senate is scheduled to vote on the two impeachment articles Wednesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON–Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday slammed House Democrats’ drive to impeach President Donald Trump as “the most rushed, least fair and least thorough” in history and confirmed that he will vote to acquit him. McConnell said the two impeachment charges against Trump — that he abused his power and obstructed Congress’ ensuing investigation — are “constitutionally incoherent” and don’t…

LIVE: Closing Arguments to Begin Monday in Trump Impeachment Trial

Senators deliver speeches on the articles of impeachment on the Senate floor. Posted by Fox News on Monday, February 3, 2020 WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward a historic conclusion this week, with senators all-but-certain to acquit him on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress after narrowly rejecting Democratic demands to summon witnesses. There’s still plenty…

Former UND Hockey Player Announces Run For Mayor In Grand Forks

Mayor Brown has been in office since 2000

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A former NHL and UND Hockey player is throwing his hat into the race for mayor of Grand Forks. Brandon Bochenski announced he would try and replace Mayor Michael Brown Bochenski says he’s focused on helping grow the city he says has been stalling under Brown. He says he will put an excitement and a burst…

Senate votes not to bring new witnesses in impeachment trial by 51-49 vote

WASHINGTON – There will not be new witnesses or documents subpoenaed in President Trump’s impeachment trial in a 51-49 vote. Minnesota’s Democratic Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith voted in favor of the motion while North Dakota Republican Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer voted no. The only Republican Senators to vote yes are Mitt Romney of Utah and Susan…

Shelley Lenz launches campaign for ND Governor

NORTH DAKOTA – A veterinarian from western North Dakota is seeking the Democratic-NPL endorsement for governor. Shelley Lenz lives in Killdeer and Dickinson and has veterinary clinics in those cities. She previously served as a school board member in Killdeer. Lenz says she will be a voice for small businesses, families and communities she says are “getting squeezed as North…

LIVE: End of Impeachment Trial in Sight as Vote Nears on More Witnesses

It would take four Republicans to join with all Democrats to demand more testimony.

The U.S. Senate continues the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/37WFus5Tune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Friday, January 31, 2020 WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump seems headed for acquittal in his impeachment trial after Sen. Lamar Alexander’s decision to stick with fellow Republicans and oppose Democratic efforts to call more…

LIVE: Trump Impeachment Trial: Dershowitz Says his Trump Impeachment Defense Distorted

Trump's Senate trial heads into a final day of questions and answers on Thursday.

The U.S. Senate continues the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump. LIVE BLOG: https://fxn.ws/3aXroZiTune in to Fox News Channel for live coverage. Posted by Fox News on Thursday, January 30, 2020 WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz now says his headline-dominating argument against impeaching the president has been distorted. Meanwhile, Trump’s Senate trial headed into a final day…

Gov. Burgum says ND is “full of boundless opportunity” at State of the State

The Governor talked about the current state budget, initiatives to improve the state and suggests how to invest in Legacy Funds

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — With strong agricultural and energy resources and a growing population, Governor Doug Burgum painted North Dakota as an optimistic place to be during his 2020 address. “The state of our state today is that it is strong, it’s growing and it’s full of boundless opportunity,” Burgum explained. After a revenue shortfall that nearly drained the state’s…

Democratic-NPL responds to Governor Burgum’s State of the State Address

The minority party revealed what issues they believed Burgum did not provide proper solutions for.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Following Governor Burgum’s State of the State Address, members the North Dakota Democratic Nonpartisan League addressed the media in response. The minority party pointed out that there were issues that were not addressed by the majority during the State of the State. This includes improvements in salaries for educators, a better plan to fund rural infrastructure…

Sen. Tina Smith pushes for witnesses in impeachment trial

WASHINGTON – Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith has been sending out her notes and thoughts on the impeachment trial on social media after every day of the impeachment trial. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton’s book manuscript claims President Trump froze aid to Ukraine so the country would investigate the Bidens. Smith believes the trial must include information from key people….