Dayton calls proposed Senate health care bill cuts 'catastrophic'
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Governor Mark Dayton says the U.S. Senate?s proposed health care bill would have ?catastrophic? effects on Minnesota health care.

Revised travel ban goes into effect Thursday night

The latest version of President Donald Trump's travel ban takes effect Thursday evening. This time, immigration lawyers don't expect as much trouble - at least not initially.

Senate GOP leaders delay health care bill vote

In a bruising setback, Senate Republican leaders are delaying a vote on their prized health care bill until after the July 4 recess, forced to retreat by a GOP rebellion that left them lacking enough votes to even begin debating the legislation, two sources said Tuesday.

Chief appoints new Minneapolis 4th Precinct inspector two months after mayor's block

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau has appointed a new Fourth Precinct Inspector, two months after Mayor Betsy Hodges blocked the chief’s first choice for the post.

Supreme Court partially reinstates Trump travel ban

The Supreme Court is letting the Trump administration mostly enforce its 90-day ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries, overturning lower court orders that blocked it.

Dayton, Republican leaders file Joint Stipulation to allow legislative funding for 90 days

Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders filed a Joint Stipulation in Ramsey County Court that would allow House and Senate members and their staffs to be paid despite the governor's line item veto of funding for the Legislature.

BCA sends Dai Thao investigation to prosecutor for review

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has completed its investigation involving St. Paul City Council member and mayoral candidate Dai Thao. The BCA has provided its findings to the Scott County Attorney’s Office for review.

Senate GOP releases 'Obamacare' overhaul, but not all aboard

Senate Republicans released their long-awaited bill Thursday to dismantle much of Barack Obama's health care law, proposing to cut Medicaid and erase tax boosts that helped Obama finance his expansion of coverage.

Karen Handel defeats Jon Ossoff in GA's 6th District

Most polls have closed in the 6th Congressional District runoff between Republican Karen Handel and Democrat Jon Ossoff as of 7 p.m. Two polls in DeKalb County will remain open until 7:30 due to some technical issues.

Minnesotans claim Trump's Cuba policy hurts economy, especially agriculture

After President Trump announced travel and business restrictions in Cuba Friday, dozens of Minnesotans were moved to rally outside the Federal Courthouse in protest.

Wisconsin Assembly set to request constitutional convention

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Assembly is poised to request a convention to change the U.S. Constitution.

Sessions heatedly denies improper Russia contacts
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. or conversations with any Russian officials about the U.S. election that sent Donald Trump to the White House. He vowed to defend his honor "against scurrilous and false allegations."

Sessions heatedly denies improper Russia contacts

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. or conversations with any Russian officials about the U.S. election that sent Donald Trump to the White House. He vowed to defend his honor "against scurrilous and false allegations."

UK exit poll suggests PM May's election gamble has backfired

LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Theresa May's gamble in calling an early election appeared Friday to have backfired spectacularly, after an exit poll suggested her Conservative Party could lose its majority in Parliament. If confirmed, the result would lead to a period of political uncertainty and could throw Britain's negotiations to leave the European Union into disarray. The...

Brits head to the polls
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Exit polls suggest Prime Minister Theresa May's conservative party will lose seats but hold on to a slight majority in the U.K. snap election Thursday.

COMEY TESTIMONY: Live video of fired FBI Director before Congress

Live video of fired FBI Director James Comey testifying before Congress about a series of conversations with President Donald Trump.

Behind the slow start, messy fallout of the Capitol overtime

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Wonder why Minnesota's Legislature is still in shambles even after finishing its budget? One answer is on a single piece of paper legislative leaders signed.  

Environmental studies don't support Trump's 'cleanest' claim

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said the United States "will continue to be the cleanest and most environmentally friendly country on Earth" as he announced a U.S. pullout from an international accord designed to curb climate change. But facts muddy that claim. Data show that the U.S. is among the dirtiest countries when it comes to heat-trapping carbon pollution. One nation...

Trump argues for travel ban as attacks hit London

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is arguing in favor of his controversial travel ban as London authorities respond to reports of a string of attacks. London authorities are investigating reports that a vehicle has hit pedestrians on London Bridge. Two other incidents also are being reported.

Is Minnesota still the 'State that Works'?

A popular TIME Magazine cover from 1973 declared Minnesota the "State that Works," but legislative and constitutional experts now say that era in state history may be over.