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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.

After the debate, Harris, with Biden, and Trump will commemorate 9/11 anniversary

After the debate, Harris, with Biden, and Trump will commemorate 9/11 anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris will join President Joe Biden on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 with visits to all of the crash sites. Former President Donald Trump will also travel to New York and Pennsylvania.
by Eric McDaniel

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The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — and vitriolic as ever

The stereotype of immigrants eating dogs and cats is storied — and vitriolic as ever

Immigration was always going to be part of Tuesday night’s presidential debate. More surprising was that the conversation veered into bizarre falsehoods about migrants eating pet dogs and cats.
by Jasmine Garsd

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Facial expressions spoke volumes when mics were muted in the presidential debate

Facial expressions spoke volumes when mics were muted in the presidential debate

In a presidential debate, the split screen shot of the candidates — with one candidate speaking and the other reacting non-verbally — can easily become the story of the debate.
by Tamara Keith and Rachel Treisman

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Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris drives voters to visit vote.gov

Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris drives voters to visit vote.gov

After Taylor Swift posted on Instagram after the presidential debate, saying she was voting for Kamala Harris, her link to Vote.gov garnered 13 times as much engagement as the site typically sees.
by Elena Moore

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Trump and Harris are set to debate for the first time in Philadelphia

Trump and Harris are set to debate for the first time in Philadelphia

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up to take the stage for Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia, where they’ll fight to sway 2024 election voters on the biggest stage in U.S. politics.
by The Associated Press

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Reviewing the Harris-Trump presidential debate

Reviewing the Harris-Trump presidential debate

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with political analysts about the first — and possibly only — general election debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets

JD Vance spreads debunked claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets

Local police say they've seen no evidence of crimes against pets alleged by Vance and GOP allies. The claims appear to have been spread by a neo-Nazi group before gaining a wider audience online.
by Huo Jingnan and Jasmine Garsd

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Harris’ average lead in Minnesota’s presidential race is now 6 points

Harris’ average lead in Minnesota’s presidential race is now 6 points

Two new polls of Minnesota voters, released Sept. 9 and 10, add to two others conducted since Gov. Tim Walz was selected as Harris’ running mate. All show the Democratic ticket currently leading the Trump-Vance Republican ticket in the race for Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes.
by Craig Helmstetter

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