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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.

‘Sisterhood’ of Black women leaders gather in St. Paul to watch Harris-Trump debate

‘Sisterhood’ of Black women leaders gather in St. Paul to watch Harris-Trump debate

There were watch parties for Tuesday night’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump across the nation, including one for a group of more than 100 Black women leaders in St. Paul.
by Phil Picardi, Megan Burks and Gracie Stockton

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Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

The legislation to continue government funding when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1 includes a requirement that people registering to vote must provide proof of citizenship. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., signaled that he was not backing off linking the two main pillars of the bill.
by The Associated Press

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Former Gov. Arne Carlson underlines Harris endorsement, calls Trump ‘mentally ill‘ post-debate

Former Gov. Arne Carlson underlines Harris endorsement, calls Trump ‘mentally ill‘ post-debate

Elected as a Republican, former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson’s Rockefeller Republican nature meant a more moderate political career — and now a string of endorsements for Democrats up and down the ticket in recent elections.
by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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Fact check: Trump calls out Minnesota abortion law, 2020 unrest in presidential debate

Fact check: Trump calls out Minnesota abortion law, 2020 unrest in presidential debate

Tuesday’s presidential debate spurred multiple references to Minnesota, including Democratic vice-presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz and his policy track record here.
by Nina Moini, Gretchen Brown, Dana Ferguson and Anna Haecherl

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Cheers, jeers and minds already made up at Minnesota debate watch parties

Cheers, jeers and minds already made up at Minnesota debate watch parties

The presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump gave the party faithful a chance to get together to cheer on their own and mock the opposition.
by Ellie Roth and Mark Zdechlik

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