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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.

Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Culture wars, money muscle into Minnesota school board races

Campaign money and endorsements are increasingly targeted toward school board candidates willing to fight partisan battles, make promises or pass ideological tests. Those who can’t pass the test or won’t play the game risk not getting elected.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Dana Ferguson

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Biden suggests 'pause' in Israel-Hamas war as demonstrators confront him during Minnesota visit

Biden suggests 'pause' in Israel-Hamas war as demonstrators confront him during Minnesota visit

President Joe Biden responded to a rabbi who interrupted him at a Minneapolis fundraiser by suggesting a “pause” in the Israel-Hamas war.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

Young progressive Democrats are splitting from the party on Israel

The Democratic Party is confronting internal divisions over the special relationship between the U.S. and Israel after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war exposed political differences.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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The movement to give the vote to people with felony records

The movement to give the vote to people with felony records

Election Day is next week, and it’s the first year of restored voting rights for Minnesotans with felony records. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the efforts to register thousands of newly eligible voters.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Trump on the ballot? 6 key questions ahead of Minnesota Supreme Court hearing

Trump on the ballot? 6 key questions ahead of Minnesota Supreme Court hearing

Oral arguments are scheduled for Thursday in a Minnesota case seeking to ban Donald Trump from ballots in 2024. It’s one of two cases likely to yield a quick result and possibly make their way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
by Dana Ferguson

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Ahead of Biden's Minnesota visit, challenger Dean Phillips calls on him to pass the torch

Ahead of Biden's Minnesota visit, challenger Dean Phillips calls on him to pass the torch

As President Joe Biden visits Minnesota, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips remains on an introductory swing in New Hampshire in his bid for the presidential nomination. He has his first town hall meeting Wednesday in the Granite State and joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know

It takes lots of money to win elections. Here's what you need to know

Elections are becoming more expensive as candidates vie for voters' attention. But there are strict rules about how money is raised, how it can be used and how to prove you're following the laws.
by Ximena Bustillo

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In Minnesota, Biden touts rural renewal, American resilience

In Minnesota, Biden touts rural renewal, American resilience

President Joe Biden used a Northfield-area farm on Wednesday as a backdrop to spotlight his administration’s efforts to bolster the nation’s rural economy. Presidential politics and the Israel-Hamas war followed him to Minnesota.
by Dana Ferguson

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