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Preview: Minnesota’s 94th legislative session

Preview: Minnesota’s 94th legislative session

Less than a day remains until Minnesota lawmakers begin the 94th legislative session. And there’s a lot that is still not resolved between the DFL and Republicans, whose 67-67 tie in the House of Representatives has gotten messy.
by Nina Moini, Dana Ferguson and Alanna Elder

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Trump is planning 100 executive orders starting Day 1 on border, deportations and other priorities

Trump is planning 100 executive orders starting Day 1 on border, deportations and other priorities

President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities.
by The Associated Press

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Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words

As author of several books and a former Fox News Channel host, Hegseth has been forced to defend himself against a long record of his own public comments, including in his most recent book, “The War on Warriors: Behind the Betrayal of the Men Who Keep Us Free.”
by The Associated Press

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Incoming Trump team questions civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

Incoming Trump team questions civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

Incoming senior Trump officials have begun questioning career civil servants serving on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for, their political contributions in the 2024 election and whether they've made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by the Trump team.
by The Associated Press

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DFL, GOP jockey for power in Minnesota House a day before session’s start

DFL, GOP jockey for power in Minnesota House a day before session’s start

House Republicans ripped DFLers over tactics that could keep the House from conducting business Tuesday. Melissa Hortman, the House’s top DFLer, defended her moves, telling MPR News that denying a quorum is “the only negotiating power I have right now.”
by Dana Ferguson

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Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead

Exit interview: DOT Sec. Buttigieg on infrastructure act and the road ahead

In an exit interview with All Things Considered, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg reflects on the Biden administration's infrastructure act and why it didn't resonate with some voters.
by Scott Detrow, Avery Keatley and Adam Raney

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People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President

People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President

Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30 percent federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans.
by Jeff Brady

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