House Democrats boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session Tuesday in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary one-seat majority to remove one of their members. There was applause as Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon entered the chamber to convene the proceedings in accordance with state law.

Melania Trump has taken a dig at the Obamas once again. Melania claims that the Obamas tried to hijack her husband, Donald Trump’s first presidential term in the White House. The to-be First Lady made a cutting remark while saying that she feels way more confident about Donald’s soon-to-approach second term.