Politics
A Black Missouri prosecutor who stepped into leadership in the aftermath of protests over the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown is running for Republican …
by The Associated Press , SUMMER BALLENTINE, Associated Press June 7, 2023OMAHA, Neb. -- With the rail industry relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs, the Biden administration is handing out $570 million in grants to help …
by Josh Funk, AP Business Writer June 5, 2023Missouri lawmakers are moving to restore the state's presidential preference primary but require voters to register affiliation with a political party before c…
by Ryan Pivoney May 9, 2023Donald Trump called a writer's claims that he raped her at a Manhattan department store "the most ridiculous, disgusting story," testifying in a deposition sho…
by MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER The Associated Press May 4, 2023WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration will send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border ahead of an expected migrant surge following the end of coronavirus pan…
by The Associated Press , Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani and Tara Copp, Associated Press May 2, 2023WASHINGTON -- The White House Correspondents' Association dinner -- known for its fun albeit ferocious jabs at Washington -- took a more solemn tone this year …
by FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press April 30, 2023A nearly 30-year-old rape claim against Donald Trump went to trial Tuesday as jurors in the federal civil case heard a former advice columnist’s allegation of …
by The Associated Press April 25, 2023State lawmakers are looking to dim Missouri's Sunshine Law this session.
by Ryan Pivoney February 27, 2023Russia and China showcased their deepening ties Wednesday in a series of meetings closely watched for signs that Beijing might offer stronger support to the Kr…
by The Associated Press February 22, 2023State lawmakers want local municipalities in Missouri to foot the bill if they require businesses to develop electric vehicle charging stations.
by Ryan Pivoney February 22, 2023The full Missouri Senate is set to consider a supplemental budget bill that would raise wages for state employees after a panel gave it the green light Tuesday.
by Cameron Gerber February 22, 2023Lamar Johnson was released from prison a week ago after spending nearly three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit.
by Ryan Pivoney February 21, 2023Missouri lawmakers questioned the requirements and projected growth of a couple of state grant programs intended to support students going to college and worke…
by Ryan Pivoney January 26, 2023The Neiss family drove from St. Louis to Jefferson City on Tuesday, a trip they've made many times over the past four years.
by The Missouri Independent , Annelise Hanshaw January 26, 2023Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump 's personal account after a two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
by BARBARA ORTUTAY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press January 25, 2023