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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.

New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley's last chance to keep presidential hopes alive

New Hampshire may be Nikki Haley's last chance to keep presidential hopes alive

Haley is the only major candidate left facing former President Donald Trump. Even though she has her best polling numbers in N.H., which votes Tuesday, the rest of the calendar is an uphill battle.
by Tamara Keith and Jeongyoon Han

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Why Vice President Harris is going to Wisconsin today to talk about abortion

Why Vice President Harris is going to Wisconsin today to talk about abortion

The vice president is hitting the road to talk about reproductive freedom, an issue Democrats want to highlight in the 2024 election. Her first stop marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v Wade.
by Deepa Shivaram

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10 questions about the New Hampshire primary, including, 'Can anyone beat Trump?'

10 questions about the New Hampshire primary, including, 'Can anyone beat Trump?'

The state could be the last stand for Republicans who don't want Donald Trump to be their nominee again. There likely won't be another opportunity with such a moderate Republican electorate.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Minnesota’s Phillips aims for Granite State payoff to propel presidential bid forward

Minnesota’s Phillips aims for Granite State payoff to propel presidential bid forward

While not as visible as the Republican primary, voters in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary will send a message about the 2024 presidential race on Tuesday. Minnesota’s Dean Phillips hopes it aligns with the case he’s making against a fellow Democrat, President Joe Biden.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Abortion opponents rally, emphasize growing number of abortions in Minnesota since legal landscape shifted

Abortion opponents rally, emphasize growing number of abortions in Minnesota since legal landscape shifted

Both abortion opponents and access advocates said abortion would again be a key issue at the Capitol and on the campaign trail this year.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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'You gotta be tough': White evangelicals remain enthusiastic about Donald Trump

'You gotta be tough': White evangelicals remain enthusiastic about Donald Trump

One takeaway from Iowa's Republican caucuses: evangelicals show no signs of backing away from Donald Trump. But some say even a small shift could make a big difference in November.
by Sarah McCammon

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Haley questions Trump's mental fitness as he seems to confuse her with Nancy Pelosi

Haley questions Trump's mental fitness as he seems to confuse her with Nancy Pelosi

Nikki Haley on Saturday questioned whether Donald Trump is mentally capable of serving as president after he repeatedly seemed to confuse her with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a speech.
by The Associated Press

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Biden is skipping New Hampshire's primary. Dean Phillips says he's as elusive as Bigfoot

Biden is skipping New Hampshire's primary. Dean Phillips says he's as elusive as Bigfoot

President Joe Biden is skipping Tuesday's New Hampshire primary because the state defies new Democratic rules he championed. Minnesota Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips has cut an ad likening Biden to Bigfoot, implying that he's been as seldom seen during the New Hampshire primary season as sasquatch.
by The Associated Press

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