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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.

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans

Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans

In a surprise move, the Biden administration announced it is fast-tracking a change that will erase the debts of many federal student loan borrowers after just 10 years.
by Cory Turner

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Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

Snow-covered roads reported in SE Minnesota; subzero cold statewide this weekend

While the snow was later — and lighter — than previously expected across much of southern Minnesota on Friday, a blast of subzero air remains on track to sweep across the region this weekend.
by Andrew Krueger

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$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

$300 million worth of ads have hit voters ahead of the first GOP primary contests

Super PACs play an outsized role in this election's ad-buying spree so far. Nikki Haley and groups supporting her have spent the most, while she's become Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis’ biggest target.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Guantánamo Bay is still open. This week, pressure ramped up to close it

Guantánamo Bay is still open. This week, pressure ramped up to close it

This week, a group of nearly 100 advocacy organizations sent a letter to President Biden urging him to finally close the facility.
by Sacha Pfeiffer, Christopher Intagliata, Gus Contreras and Emma Klein

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Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

Donald Trump defies judge, gives courtroom speech on tense final day of New York civil fraud trial

Barred from giving a formal closing argument, Donald Trump still seized an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial, calling the proceedings “a fraud on me” before the judge cut him off.
by The Associated Press

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