JOE BIDEN

Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy. Speaking from the Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power Monday to President-elect Donald Trump, Biden…

Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge, in stark contrast to the 2021 violence

Vice President Kamala Harris hands the certification for Virginia to teller Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., during joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings…

Trump and Vance team up to campaign in Minnesota, a state that hasn’t backed the GOP in 52 years

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — As the presidential campaign enters a critical final 100 day stretch, Republican nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, rallied supporters on Saturday in a state that hasn’t backed a GOP candidate for the…

Republican candidates meet for debate in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Four of the five remaining candidates seeking the Republican nomination for North Dakota’s lone house seat met for their penultimate debate in Fargo Friday Morning. The candidates were asked about a variety of topics, including the ongoing legal issues facing former President Donald Trump. Julie Fedorchak, Alex Balazs and Rick Becker all voiced their support for…

Pres. Biden wins N.D. Democratic-NPL Presidential Primary

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO/AP) – President Joe Biden has won the Democratic-NPL Presidential Primary. Biden received 840 total votes, accounting for more than 92% of all ballots. Marianne Williamson finished a distant second, receiving 32 votes, roughly 3% of the vote. 15 pledged delegates will be allotted to President Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Former President Donald Trump won…

Rep. Dean Phillips Ends Democratic Bid For President, Endorses Biden

Rep. Dean Phillips (D) Minnesota’s 3rd DistrictMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden. Phillips told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis that he was endorsing Biden. Phillips, a 55-year-old multimillionaire who is among the richest members of Congress, built his White House…

Biden and Trump Win Respective Primary Races in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden dealt challenger Dean Phillips a Super Tuesday defeat in the Minnesota congressman’s home state, while former President Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the state’s Republican primary. Minnesota has 75 Democratic and 39 Republican national convention delegates. But as one of the smaller of 16 states and one territory holding Super Tuesday primaries, Minnesota received little attention — even from Phillips, who represents a congressional…

Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden and Trump closer to November rematch

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party's nominations during the biggest day of the primary campaign on Tuesday, setting up a historic rematch that many voters would rather not endure

In this combination of photos, President Joe Biden speaks on Aug. 10, 2023, in Salt Lake City, from left, former President Donald Trump speaks on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas, and Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks on Feb. 18, 2024, in Columbia, S.C. Biden and Trump are on the brink of winning their party’s presidential…

Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump won the North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses on Monday, adding to his string of victories heading into Super Tuesday. The former president finished first with 84% of votes conducted at 12 caucus sites, ahead of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. The results resumes Trump’s winning streak, which was briefly interrupted on Sunday when Haley notched her first…

Federal judge affirms MyPillow’s Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow chief executive Mike Lindell in favor of a software engineer who challenged data that Lindell said proves China interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and tipped the outcome to Joe Biden. Lindell said he plans to appeal. Asked if he can afford to…