NC gov appoints new elections board amid probe of disputed House race

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Thursday appointed a new state elections board that will continue to investigate claims of absentee ballot voting irregularities in the disputed 9th District House race. Cooper appointed five members — three Democrats and two Republicans — to the new board. Those include Democrats Stella Anderson, Jeff Carmon III …

Vikings set to compete in open tournament hosted by Nebraska Kearney

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – No. 16-ranked Augustana wrestling continues open action at the Holiday Inn Open in Kearney, Neb. on Saturday. Competition is set to begin at 9 a.m. Augustana last competed at the Dakota Wesleyan Open where the Vikings placed 11 wrestlers, including three champions. TJ North won the 125-pound bracket while Jeremiah Peterson …

'Why Is He So Afraid?': Congress Urged to Fight Back Against Trump Lawsuit to Keep Tax Returns Hidden

Progressive groups called on Democrats in Congress to fight back on Tuesday after President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit to thwart release of his long-concealed federal and state tax returns. “Chairman Neal should use every tool at his disposal to get answers on behalf of the public and hold Trump accountable…. Trump’s brazen attempt to …

Trump Takes Pelosi's Side Against AOC and The Squad as Intraparty Fight Over Immigration Continues

President Donald Trump came to the defense of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday as the California Democrat faces a sustained barrage of criticism for her shepherding through Congress of a bill that gave the White House $4.6 billion to continue the war on immigrants.  “Before anybody flips out too much at this tweet, consider …

India's Ruling Party Turning Kashmir 'Into a Black Hole,' Critics Claim, as Fears of Widespread Conflict Rise

After decades of an uneasy and sometimes violent power-sharing agreement with Pakistan over the region of Kashmir, India on Monday revoked Article 370 of its constitution that allowed that agreement, paving the way to annexing the region’s Jammu and Kashmir territory.  The legislative move, which was driven by Home Minister Amit Shah, came after a weekend …

As White House Dismisses Planetary Emergency as 'Niche' Issue, Trump Skips G7 Climate Meeting

After White House officials accused world leaders of attempting to embarrass U.S. President Donald Trump by focusing on the climate crisis at the G7 summit in France, Trump on Monday skipped a session on climate, oceans, and biodiversity during which representatives agreed to a $20 million package to help fight fires that have been ravaging …

Federal Court Dismisses Trump Claim That Immigrant Children Aren't Entitled to Soap and Toothbrushes

Rights groups expressed relief on Thursday after a federal court dismissed a Trump administration appeal which argued that safe and sanitary conditions for detained immigrant children does not include providing basic hygiene necessities such as toothbrushes, soap, showers, and towels. That the court decision was necessary underscores the cruelty of the Trump White House, said …

Reiterating Call for Impeachment, Warren Accuses Congress of Complicity in Trump's Continued Abuses

Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused the U.S. Congress of complicity in President Donald Trump’s continued abuse of power late Friday, after reports surfaced of his alleged attempts to solicit foreign meddling in the 2020 presidential election, and reiterated her demand that Democrats use their majority in the House to pursue impeachment. Warren’s tweeted statement came hours …

Kamala Harris faces Democrats’ Rocky Mountain divide

If Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) wins her party’s nomination to run against President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, …

Dragons to Host Dickinson State, Head to Finn Grinaker Open This Week

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Minnesota State University Moorhead wrestling team makes its 2012-13 home debut on Friday when it hosts Dickinson State in a dual at 3 p.m. at Alex Nemzek Hall. Following Friday’s dual, MSUM will send wrestlers to the Finn Grinaker Open hosted by Concordia-Moorhead on Saturday. This weekend’s action will be the …