MINNEAPOLIS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Today, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee is holding an informational hearing to address an alleged pattern of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish incidents at the University of Minnesota. The university’s administration has faced criticism for its handling of these incidents, which touch on issues related to the Minnesota Human Rights… Continue reading U of M Faces Scrutiny in Senate Hearing Over Anti-Israel and Jewish Incidents
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Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Bump Stock Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON (trfnews.i234.me) – On Tuesday, Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan legislation that aimed to ban bump stocks, following a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down a prior ban on the rapid-fire gun accessory used in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Democrats, led by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), attempted to force… Continue reading Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Bump Stock Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
Senate Democrats Push for Border Security Action Amidst GOP Resistance; Special Meeting in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) – Senate Democrats are attempting to force Republicans to take action on border security legislation. They plan to force a vote Thursday on a new bipartisan border security package. This legislation, negotiated by both Republicans and Democrats, aims to reduce border crossings by making it tougher for migrants to qualify for… Continue reading Senate Democrats Push for Border Security Action Amidst GOP Resistance; Special Meeting in Grand Forks
Senate GOP Blocks Bipartisan Border Bill: Minnesota Senators Support, North Dakota Senators Oppose
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – Another vote forced by Senate Democrats on border security legislation failed on Thursday. Minnesota Senators Klobuchar and Smith voted to move it forward, while North Dakota’s Republican Senators Cramer and Hoeven voted to kill it. By a vote of 50 to 43, Republicans led the charge to halt consideration of the… Continue reading Senate GOP Blocks Bipartisan Border Bill: Minnesota Senators Support, North Dakota Senators Oppose
MN State Senate 2nd Ethics Case: Graphic Email
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Senate Ethics Committee addressed two cases. One involved a Senator distributing a graphic video via email. Democratic Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury faced the committee regarding burglary charges and an ethics complaint, with a decision deferred until June 14th. Also, GOP Senator Glenn Gruenhagen of… Continue reading MN State Senate 2nd Ethics Case: Graphic Email
Minnesota Senate Ethics Committee Holds Hearing on Senator Nicole Mitchell
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota State Senate Ethics Committee convened for a hearing regarding Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury, who faces burglary charges in Detroit Lakes. The committee, comprising two Republicans and two Democrats, took no immediate action during the hearing. They will reconvene on June 12th following Mitchell’s court appearance. During the… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Ethics Committee Holds Hearing on Senator Nicole Mitchell
Minnesota Senate Panel to Review Ethics Complaint Against Senator Nicole Mitchell
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A significant ethics hearing is on the docket for Tuesday, focusing on a burglary charge lodged against Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell, who represents the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party. The complaint, filed by Republicans, alleges felony burglary against Senator Mitchell for purportedly breaking into her stepmother’s residence in Detroit Lakes. Senate… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Panel to Review Ethics Complaint Against Senator Nicole Mitchell
Minnesota Senate Debates Senator’s Voting Rights Amid Criminal Charges
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A debate in the Minnesota Legislature over the right of a Senator’s right to vote, after she’s been charged with a crime. Democratic Stand: Democrats oppose Republican demands to bar Senator Nicole Mitchell, facing felony burglary charges, from voting until an Ethics panel investigates. Senator Scott Dibble asserts constituents deserve… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Debates Senator’s Voting Rights Amid Criminal Charges
US Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
WASHINGTON D.C. (trfnews.i234.me) – The US Senate has approved a $95 billion foreign aid package aimed at providing crucial support to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This decision comes after months of deliberation and negotiation among lawmakers. The bipartisan vote of 79-18 resulted in the passage of the package, which combined four bills previously endorsed by… Continue reading US Senate Passes $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan