Quantcast

Political Stories - Valley News Live - KVLY/KXJB - Fargo/Grand Forks

  • More Top Stories

  • North Korea is a closed communist state but it opened it's doors for a celebrity. Dennis Rodman just got back to the states and has been singing praise for the dictator of North Korea Kim Jung Un since.
    North Korea is a closed communist state but it opened it's doors for a celebrity. Dennis Rodman just got back to the states and has been singing praise for the dictator of North Korea Kim Jung Un since.
  • Students: Hooded Fans "Do Not Represent" Red River High
    Students: Hooded Fans "Do Not Represent" Red River High
  • A North Dakota anti-abortion amendment cleared the Senate yesterday. If the House goes along with it North Dakotans would have the chance to vote on the matter in November of 2014. It could make North
    A North Dakota anti-abortion amendment cleared the Senate yesterday. If the House goes along with it North Dakotans would have the chance to vote on the matter in November of 2014. It could make North
  • Hillary's "honeymoon" with GOP ends… Yet she departs her job stronger today than she was four years ago… Kerry gets his Senate confirmation hearing at 10:00 am ET… Boehner: Obama wants to "annihilate"
    Hillary's "honeymoon" with GOP ends… Yet she departs her job stronger today than she was four years ago… Kerry gets his Senate confirmation hearing at 10:00 am ET… Boehner: Obama wants to "annihilate"
  • President Barack Obama's choice to be secretary of state, Sen. John Kerry, D- Mass, testified Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, one day after the same committee conducted a fractious
    President Barack Obama's choice to be secretary of state, Sen. John Kerry, D- Mass, testified Thursday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, one day after the same committee conducted a fractious
  • Women don't have enough upper-body strength. They can't run as fast. Their monthly cycle will interfere with being on the front lines. All the arguments against letting women serve in the military are
    Women don't have enough upper-body strength. They can't run as fast. Their monthly cycle will interfere with being on the front lines. All the arguments against letting women serve in the military are
  • Drunken rants, flamethrowers, dead canaries and newfangled pants. No, that's not a summary of deleted scenes from "The Hangover." It's a list of some of the more interesting highlights from our nation's
    Drunken rants, flamethrowers, dead canaries and newfangled pants. No, that's not a summary of deleted scenes from "The Hangover." It's a list of some of the more interesting highlights from our nation's
  • Those moving into North Dakota are supposed to register their vehicles within 150 days, but many don't; one State Representative has proposed a bill that would force out-of-towners to get new plates... or pay the price.
    Those moving into North Dakota are supposed to register their vehicles within 150 days, but many don't; one State Representative has proposed a bill that would force out-of-towners to get new plates... or pay the price.
  • National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre defiantly blamed violent video games and movies, the media, gun-free zones in schools and other factors during the organization's first public statement following
    National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre defiantly blamed violent video games and movies, the media, gun-free zones in schools and other factors during the organization's first public statement following
  • Massachusetts senator and onetime Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry will be nominated this afternoon as the next Secretary of State, NBC confirms. Kerry, who has been considered the overwhelming
    Massachusetts senator and onetime Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry will be nominated this afternoon as the next Secretary of State, NBC confirms. Kerry, who has been considered the overwhelming
  • House Speaker John Boehner's proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff's automatic tax increases failed to curry enough Republican support Thursday night, after which Congress left for the holiday with
    House Speaker John Boehner's proposal to avert the looming fiscal cliff's automatic tax increases failed to curry enough Republican support Thursday night, after which Congress left for the holiday with
  • Twenty-seven years after driving from New York City to Chicago in a $2,000 Honda Civic for a job that probably wouldn't amount to much, Barack Obama, in better shape but with grayer hair, stood in the
    Twenty-seven years after driving from New York City to Chicago in a $2,000 Honda Civic for a job that probably wouldn't amount to much, Barack Obama, in better shape but with grayer hair, stood in the
  • House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama spoke on the phone Tuesday evening after House Republican leaders sent a new offer on a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff on Tuesday. "We sent the White
    House Speaker John Boehner and President Barack Obama spoke on the phone Tuesday evening after House Republican leaders sent a new offer on a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff on Tuesday. "We sent the White
  • House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, emerged Friday to say that "no progress" had been made on resolving the impending "fiscal cliff." Capitol Hill's top Republican said that talks with President Barack
    House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, emerged Friday to say that "no progress" had been made on resolving the impending "fiscal cliff." Capitol Hill's top Republican said that talks with President Barack
  • President Barack Obama and congressional leaders wrapped up their first "fiscal cliff" meeting since the election Friday with a confident tone that had both sides suggesting an agreement could be reached
    President Barack Obama and congressional leaders wrapped up their first "fiscal cliff" meeting since the election Friday with a confident tone that had both sides suggesting an agreement could be reached
  • The new Congress is still a month and a half away from being seated, but the battle for the next Congress is already heating up. And the fight for the 2014 Senate may end up being the most compelling
    The new Congress is still a month and a half away from being seated, but the battle for the next Congress is already heating up. And the fight for the 2014 Senate may end up being the most compelling
  • As Republicans nurse their wounds from last week's election setbacks, they're trying to learn the right lessons from defeat, studying outcomes in various House and Senate races, and pondering how best
    As Republicans nurse their wounds from last week's election setbacks, they're trying to learn the right lessons from defeat, studying outcomes in various House and Senate races, and pondering how best
  • If the U.S. government ends up careening off the "fiscal cliff," Republicans in Congress stand to shoulder most of the blame, according to a new poll released Tuesday. A majority of Americans said in
    If the U.S. government ends up careening off the "fiscal cliff," Republicans in Congress stand to shoulder most of the blame, according to a new poll released Tuesday. A majority of Americans said in
  • Democratic candidate Ben Lien won the vacant seat left by (R) Morrie Lanning in Minnesota's District 4 "A" election Tuesday night. It was a close race with 14 of 16 precincts counted as of midnight,
    Democratic candidate Ben Lien won the vacant seat left by (R) Morrie Lanning in Minnesota's District 4 "A" election Tuesday night. It was a close race with 14 of 16 precincts counted as of midnight,
  • The last time we elected a president nearly 40% of North Dakotans went to the polls early to cast their vote. As of now it looks like we're right on track to have numbers similar to 2008. Valley News Live
    The last time we elected a president nearly 40% of North Dakotans went to the polls early to cast their vote. As of now it looks like we're right on track to have numbers similar to 2008. Valley News Live
  • Many North Dakotans are reconsidering Measure 5. An initiative that would increase the penalties for some acts of cruelty towards certain animals. About three weeks ago the Valley News Live Mason-Dixon
    Many North Dakotans are reconsidering Measure 5. An initiative that would increase the penalties for some acts of cruelty towards certain animals. About three weeks ago the Valley News Live Mason-Dixon
  • President Barack Obama took the stage at Tuesday's presidential debate determined to play offense against Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, taking every opportunity to put his GOP challenger
    President Barack Obama took the stage at Tuesday's presidential debate determined to play offense against Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, taking every opportunity to put his GOP challenger
  • New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took aim Saturday morning at North Dakota's Democratic Senate candidate, her brother and the homecoming opponent of the North Dakota State football team. Christie's appearance
    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie took aim Saturday morning at North Dakota's Democratic Senate candidate, her brother and the homecoming opponent of the North Dakota State football team. Christie's appearance
  • Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is planning his first stop in Minnesota since joining Mitt Romney's ticket with a Minneapolis fundraiser slated for next week. An invitation says Ryan
    Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is planning his first stop in Minnesota since joining Mitt Romney's ticket with a Minneapolis fundraiser slated for next week. An invitation says Ryan
  • Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says that even though a lot of modern debates are programmed, there are still moments that no one expected. "And it's sort of like championship boxing," she
    Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin says that even though a lot of modern debates are programmed, there are still moments that no one expected. "And it's sort of like championship boxing," she
  • Denver will be in the spotlight Wednesday night as President Barack Obama and Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney square off in their first debate. The presidential election is a month away
    Denver will be in the spotlight Wednesday night as President Barack Obama and Republican candidate for President Mitt Romney square off in their first debate. The presidential election is a month away
  • While we learned that rising stars in the Democratic Party come in younger (Sandra Fluke) and older (Elizabeth Warren) versions, it was a party elder and established superstar (President Bill Clinton)
    While we learned that rising stars in the Democratic Party come in younger (Sandra Fluke) and older (Elizabeth Warren) versions, it was a party elder and established superstar (President Bill Clinton)
  • .
    Robert Hahn Interviews Rick Berg
  • After Ann Romney's introduction on Tuesday and Paul Ryan's rousing speech last night, Mitt Romney gets his moment tonight when he accepts the Republican Party's 2012 presidential nomination. If tonight's
    After Ann Romney's introduction on Tuesday and Paul Ryan's rousing speech last night, Mitt Romney gets his moment tonight when he accepts the Republican Party's 2012 presidential nomination. If tonight's
  • Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan formally accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination Wednesday as the party sought to refocus its campaign on big ideas during the second night of its national
    Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan formally accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination Wednesday as the party sought to refocus its campaign on big ideas during the second night of its national
  • At 2:00 pm ET, the Republican convention here will get back to business after yesterday's cancellation, with the roll-call vote that formally nominates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan taking place in time for
    At 2:00 pm ET, the Republican convention here will get back to business after yesterday's cancellation, with the roll-call vote that formally nominates Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan taking place in time for
  • .
    There's A Convention App For That
  • The G-O-P Convention officially got underway yesterday .. But today will be the first day of activities. Yesterday's session was just 32-seconds long because of concerns about weather from Isaac impacting
    The G-O-P Convention officially got underway yesterday .. But today will be the first day of activities. Yesterday's session was just 32-seconds long because of concerns about weather from Isaac impacting
  • Republican elders said Sunday that this week's Republican National Convention here in Florida offered Mitt Romney an opportunity to re-introduce himself to voters heading into the height of the fall campaign
    Republican elders said Sunday that this week's Republican National Convention here in Florida offered Mitt Romney an opportunity to re-introduce himself to voters heading into the height of the fall campaign
  • Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney called on Rep. Todd Akin (R) to end his bid for Senate in Missouri. "As I said yesterday, Todd Akin's comments were offensive and wrong and he should
    Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney called on Rep. Todd Akin (R) to end his bid for Senate in Missouri. "As I said yesterday, Todd Akin's comments were offensive and wrong and he should
  • The final three: We can say with a high degree of confidence that Mitt Romney's vice-presidential pick has largely come down to three men: former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, and
    The final three: We can say with a high degree of confidence that Mitt Romney's vice-presidential pick has largely come down to three men: former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, and
  • Republican sources say they're in a Catch-22 situation on how to reply to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's claims that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney went 10 years without paying taxes. They
    Republican sources say they're in a Catch-22 situation on how to reply to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's claims that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney went 10 years without paying taxes. They
  • The Romney campaign, the Republican National Committee, and the Romney victory fund have once again outraised their Obama-related counterparts. For the month of July, Team Romney has announced raking
    The Romney campaign, the Republican National Committee, and the Romney victory fund have once again outraised their Obama-related counterparts. For the month of July, Team Romney has announced raking
  • President Barack Obama ends four days of travel Wednesday with a speech to the National Urban League that will seek to energize the African-American base for his re-election bid in November. A new report
    President Barack Obama ends four days of travel Wednesday with a speech to the National Urban League that will seek to energize the African-American base for his re-election bid in November. A new report
  • The Senate is poised to cast votes Wednesday on competing Democratic and Republican plans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts that expire at the end of the year. While neither proposal is expected to pass,
    The Senate is poised to cast votes Wednesday on competing Democratic and Republican plans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts that expire at the end of the year. While neither proposal is expected to pass,
  • Watch Friday's Hot Box. Chris Berg and his guests discuss the Colorado movie theater shooting and the "War on Women."
    Watch Friday's Hot Box. Chris Berg and his guests discuss the Colorado movie theater shooting and the "War on Women."
Powered by WorldNow
Powered by WorldNowAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and Valley News Live. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.