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Gov. Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, left, enter the room in the Capitol where Dayton proposed a $45.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday morning, unveiling the proposal in person despite collapsing during Monday evening's State of the State address, at the State Capitol in St. Paul, January 24, 2017. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has said he's struggled with alcoholism and depression in the past, but he says neither is an issue now as he faces health concerns.

Trump orders strict new refugee screening, citing terrorists

Trump traveled to the Pentagon where he joined Defense Secretary James Mattis for the signing of an executive action to bring sweeping changes to the nation's refugee policies and put in motion his plans to build up the nation's military. "We want to ensure that we are not admitting into our country the very threats our soldiers are fighting overseas," he said.

Trump calls for more submarines – for less money

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: The Virginia-class attack submarine South Dakota is under construction on the waterfront at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. President Donald J. Trump commented in an interview on Fox News that he supports construction of more submarines but wants them to cost less.

Democrats and the left shouldn’t be surprised by Trump

The elite Left and their propagandists in the media are already in hysterics over President Trump's first week in office, but for most Americans there are no surprises here. The President is doing exactly what he has said he would do for the last two years on the campaign immediately get to work focusing on jobs, immigration, and shrinking government.

The Latest: Trump suspends Syrian refugees program

President Donald Trump takes the cap off a pen before signing executive order for immigration actions to build border wall during a visit to the Homeland Security Department in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. . Former South Carolina Governor and current ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, in middle, waves to the crowd after current Governor Henry McMaster, at left, was sworn in by S.C. Chief Justice Don Beatty during a ceremon... .

The Latest: Vet Affairs Dept says it can hire despite freeze

President Donald Trump takes the cap off a pen before signing executive order for immigration actions to build border wall during a visit to the Homeland Security Department in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. . Former South Carolina Governor and current ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, in middle, waves to the crowd after current Governor Henry McMaster, at left, was sworn in by S.C. Chief Justice Don Beatty during a ceremon... .

Senate moves ahead on $1 billion bonding bill

A $1 billion public works bill that died in the final minutes of last year's legislative session has come back to life thanks to the vote of a key Senate committee. Senate Capital Investment Committee Chairman Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, introduced a bonding bill that is nearly identical to last year's and it includes several area projects, including funding for Rochester International Airport, the Lanesboro Dam and the Reading Center/Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota.

Republicans divided over border wall as Trump era begins

Congressional Republicans leave their annual policy retreat divided over paying for President Donald Trump's border wall, one of several thorny issues looming to trip them up as the GOP adjusts to full control of Washington. Lawmakers welcomed a speech from Trump endorsing their goals on repealing and replacing former President Barack Obama's health care law and overhauling the loophole-ridden tax code.

Officials, residents have busy week dealing with Flint water crisis

Flint City Council members look into ways to penalize landlords who fail to pay utility bills owed to the city when the bill is included in rent payments from tenants.

Trump’s choice for labor secretary outsourced jobs

President Donald Trump's pick for labor secretary outsourced his fast-food company's technology department to the Philippines, a move that contradicts Trump's vow to keep American jobs in the U.S. Trump has blasted, threatened and tried to charm American companies that have so much as contemplated moving jobs overseas, saying he's sticking up for American workers who aren't feeling the economic recovery and form his political base. But a filing with the Labor Department on CEO Andrew Puzder's company - and a spokesman's acknowledgement that CKE continues to use the IT operation in the Philippines - provides a window into a key contradiction raised by the nomination.

Democrats reportedly plan scorched-earth approach to fighting Trump

For the past two months, Democratic leaders have been reportedly discussing ways to approach the presidency of Donald Trump and have largely landed on a conclusion: fight him at every turn in a 'not-now-not-ever' opposition. Politico reported that it conducted interviews with about two dozen Democrats in office who were willing to discuss the internal debate.

Sen. Franken: No Democrat will vote for Betsy DeVos as education…

Sen. Franken: No Democrat will vote for Betsy DeVos as education secretary - and we're seeking Republicans to oppose her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee member Sen. Al Franken shakes hands with Betsy DeVos, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be the next Secretary of Education, with Sen. Michael Bennet after her confirmation hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill January 17, 2017 in Washington, DC.

Legislature approves health insurance premium relief, sends bill to Gov. Dayton

Gov. Mark Dayton said Thursday he would sign the bill as soon as his office received it, either late Thursday or early Friday. The Legislature on Thursday overwhelmingly approved $326 million to be distributed among Minnesotans faced with hefty health insurance premium increases this year, sending it to Gov. Mark Dayton for his promised signature.

Miami-Dade mayor orders cooperation in Trump immigration plan

The mayor of Miami-Dade County has told his jails to obey requests from the President Trump administration to avoid punishments for so-called " sanctuary cities ." Mayor Carlos Gimenez signed a memo Thursday telling employees to cooperate more closely with immigration authorities in light of a vague executive order signed by Trump aimed at deporting more undocumented workers.