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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.

Biden orders strike on Iranian-aligned group after 3 U.S. troops injured in Iraq

Biden orders strike on Iranian-aligned group after 3 U.S. troops injured in Iraq

President Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq.
by The Associated Press

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Iowa, Nebraska won't participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer

Iowa, Nebraska won't participate in U.S. food assistance program for kids this summer

The federal program gives $40 per month to each child in a low-income family to help with food costs while school is out. A Democratic Iowa lawmaker called it a "cruel and short-sighted decision."
by The Associated Press

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Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan

Congress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan

A congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program following a deadly crash in Japan, which killed eight Air Force special operations service members.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in redistricting case brought by Democrats

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders new legislative maps in redistricting case brought by Democrats

The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps on Friday and ordered that new district boundary lines be drawn as Democrats had urged in a redistricting case they hope will weaken GOP majorities.
by The Associated Press

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Biden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11

Biden expands pardons for marijuana possession and grants clemency to 11

President Biden commuted the sentences for 11 individuals serving time for nonviolent drug offenses. He also expanded pardons for the offense of simple marijuana possession and use under federal law.
by Deepa Shivaram

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