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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.

Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear

Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear

After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
by Tamara Keith and Eric McDaniel

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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved

Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved

Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of Moldova’s president. It’s the latest example of the Cameo app being used for an apparent political propaganda operation.
by Shannon Bond

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Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

After record high temperatures across much of the region on Monday, a winter storm was pummeling parts of northern Minnesota with heavy snow on Tuesday. Some schools and universities canceled classes.
by Andrew Krueger

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On primary day, young Michigan voters are leading call to be 'uncommitted' to Biden

On primary day, young Michigan voters are leading call to be 'uncommitted' to Biden

The campaign to check "Uncommitted" on the Michigan Democratic primary ballot has gained nationwide attention. At its center are the next generation of activists, leaders and voters.
by Elena Moore

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Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Biden has one remaining challenger, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who has done little to slow Biden's path to the nomination. Trump has now won six presidential contests for the GOP nomination. His remaining major challenger – former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley – has not won a single contest so far.
by Ashley Lopez

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Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
by Catharine Richert

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