Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

September 22, 2024 8:14 PM

In U.N. vote, countries show willingness to move away from fossil fuels

The body's call to speed up a transition from fossil fuels is part of a pact designed to bring countries together to tackle challenges in the 21st century.

by Juliana Kim

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 22, 2024 4:59 PM

Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20

The measure does not include any part of the SAVE Act, the election security proposal backed by former President Donald Trump.

by Claudia Grisales

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 22, 2024 6:00 AM

Money for cutting-edge climate technology could dry up in a second Trump term

A hydrogen plant in Utah could offer a new path to slash fossil-fuel pollution. But federal funding that was critical for projects like this one could dry up if Donald Trump is reelected.

by Michael Copley

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 22, 2024 4:00 AM

St. Cloud asks voters to approve $43.5 million for new fire station

Fire Chief Matthew Love said the new station will add firefighters and equipment to a growing part of St. Cloud and help improve response times throughout the city.

by Kirsti Marohn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 21, 2024 5:00 AM

How Biden is getting used to life as a lame-duck president

President Joe Biden has been receding from the spotlight as the campaign marches on. But he still holds the highest office in the land for another four months and he’s trying to make the most of it.

by Tamara Keith

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 20, 2024 4:54 PM

Three more plead guilty as Feeding Our Future case hits 2 year mark

Two years after the first indictments were unsealed in the the huge Feeding Our Future case, three more people connected to the defunct nonprofit pleaded guilty this week for their roles in an alleged $250 million scheme to defraud government child nutrition programs.

by Matt Sepic

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 20, 2024 3:25 PM

The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting

The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning.

by Ximena Bustillo

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 20, 2024 1:18 PM

2 injured after plane crashes in Shakopee park

Authorities said two people aboard the aircraft were transported to a hospital after the plane went down at Scenic Heights Park.

by MPR News Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 20, 2024 10:02 AM

Trump tells Jewish voters they have 'no excuse' for supporting Harris

In a speech to the Israeli-American Council, Trump described himself as Israel's "protector" and warned Jewish voters against voting for Vice President Harris.

by Sarah McCammon

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

September 20, 2024 8:42 AM

How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention

Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.

by Huo Jingnan, Audrey Nguyen and Jude Joffe-Block

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.