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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.

K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs

K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs

Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks. But lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations.
by The Associated Press

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As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

As Democrats stay divided on Israel, Jewish voters face politically uncertain future

A strong majority of Jewish Americans are Democrats, but the Israel-Hamas war is highlighting fault lines in the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.
by Sarah McCammon

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Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it?

Many voters say Congress is broken. Could proportional representation fix it?

With Congress increasingly polarized, there are growing calls to replace the winner-take-all approach for House elections with a system that advocates say could better reflect the country's diversity.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes

VA halts foreclosures for thousands of veterans about to needlessly lose their homes

The Department of Veterans Affairs is intervening on behalf of 6,000 homeowners with VA loans who are in the foreclosure process. Many more are delinquent. The move follows an investigation by NPR.
by Chris Arnold and Quil Lawrence

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Big 3 autoworkers vote 'yes' to historic UAW contracts

Big 3 autoworkers vote 'yes' to historic UAW contracts

With voting nearly complete, long-time workers should soon see pay rise by about 33 percent, while some newer workers and temps will see their pay more than double. Final tallies are expected this weekend.
by Camila Domonoske

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Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

Rosalynn Carter, 96-year-old former first lady, is in hospice care at home

The Carter Center said she is at home with former President Jimmy Carter, now 99. The Carter family said through the statement that they are “grateful for the outpouring of love and support.”
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Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who

Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who

NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel’s war on Hamas. Netanyahu says once Hamas is defeated, Israel has to make sure there is no resurgence of terrorism.
by Rachel Treisman and Steve Inskeep

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