Tim Walz

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison holds up a letter from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi at a news conference at the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as he held a news conference to announce a preemptive lawsuit againstRepublican President Donald Trump seeking to block his administration from acting against Minnesota in the way it's taking on Maine under a federal push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women's sports. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Minnesota attorney general files preemptive lawsuit against Trump on transgender sports ban

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Republican President Donald Trump over the administration’s push to ban transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports.

April 22

People walk during a march and prayer vigil in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, that was prompted by an arson fire in the governor's official residence early Sunday morning. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)

Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home

April 17

Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., holds hands with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a "Fighting Oligarchy" event at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho, Monday, April 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyle Green)

In a bid to corral the anti-Trump resistance, Bernie Sanders, AOC visit red states

April 15

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford addresses a crowd Saturday, March 29, 2025 at a campaign stop at a field office for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Who is Susan Crawford? Wisconsin Supreme Court winner has fought for union and abortion rights

April 2

A person walks on campus at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on April 21, 2020. (Glenn Stubbe/Star Tribune via AP, File)

University of Minnesota student who was detained by ICE sues for immediate release

April 1

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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, waves to the crowd after speaking during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans want voters to think Walz lied about his dog. False GOP claims could cause real damage

August 28, 2024

FILE - Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally, Aug. 17, 2024, at The Astro in La Vista, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan, File)

In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins

August 25, 2024

Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Takeaways from the AP’s review of Tim Walz’s descriptions of his military record

August 25, 2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

August 25, 2024

Rewatch some of the DNC’s top moments from Chicago

August 23, 2024

Democrats describe inspiration following Kamala Harris convention speech

August 23, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

FACT FOCUS: A look back at some of the questionable claims made during the Democratic convention

August 23, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to “chart a new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday.

August 23, 2024

DNC delegates of color welcome ‘historic’ nature of Harris’ rise to top of presidential ticket

August 23, 2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz hugs his son Gus during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

August 22, 2024

Protesters march during a demonstration near the Democratic National Convention Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNC

August 23, 2024

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August 22, 2024

Former football players coached by Tim Walz appear at Democratic National Convention

August 22, 2024

Minnesota delegates cheer Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz

August 22, 2024

Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Walz gets national introduction at DNC

August 22, 2024

Walz accepts Democratic nomination for vice president and thanks the crowd for ‘bringing the joy’

August 22, 2024

Gus Walz cries as his father Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

‘That’s my dad!': Gus Walz tearfully cheers on his father as he accepts Democratic VP nomination

August 23, 2024

Tim Walz accepts Democratic nomination for vice president in DNC speech that blends optimism with fierce Trump critiques

August 22, 2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz celebrates with his family during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways

August 22, 2024

A video of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is seen on the scoreboard during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Here’s the schedule for the DNC’s third night in Chicago featuring Walz, Clinton and Amanda Gorman

August 21, 2024

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August 21, 2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Harris’ running mate Tim Walz talks of ‘bringing the joy’ in his national introduction at DNC

August 22, 2024

Delegates watch as former President Barack Obama speaks during the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago

August 21, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris’ VP pick

August 21, 2024

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz watch during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds

August 21, 2024

Tim Walz is better liked than JD Vance among US adults as Walz prepares to speak at the DNC, an AP-NORC poll shows

August 21, 2024

Kamala Harris receives delegate votes during roll call at the Democratic National Convention

August 21, 2024

Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party at the DNC

August 21, 2024

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, from left, addresses Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz at a campaign event, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Tim Walz has described his family’s IVF experience. But they used a different procedure

August 21, 2024

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August 20, 2024