The US government aims to reach a budget compromise by 1 June. Republicans, led by Kevin McCarthy, demand spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. While US president Joe Biden has joined the talks, he has urged GOP members to reconsider their extreme positions
The Minnesota House will take up a bill Monday that would legalize adult-use cannabis in the state of Minnesota. Spokespeople in the Senate say they’re aiming for a floor vote on the bill this Friday.
The House passed a marriage equality bill known as the "Respect for Marriage Act" despite the reversal of many Republicans' support of the legislation.