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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.

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer's withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Republicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as their latest nominee for House speaker. This comes hours after Minnesota Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew his bid amid opposition from Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Bus with 'Dean Phillips for President' logos spotted along Ohio freeway

Minnesota Democratic U.S. Rep Dean Phillips has not yet formally confirmed whether or not he’s running for president. But video posted to social media Tuesday shows a bus traveling an Ohio freeway emblazoned with “Dean Phillips for President” logos.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Minnesota's Emmer, other possible House speakers court Trump in race for elusive gavel

Eight lower-level Republican lawmakers are now running to be the House speaker, none with any clear shot for the gavel. Senior-most is Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota. But the former campaign chief and gruff hockey coach is disliked by Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor

Canadian strike could impede 'salties' bound for the Duluth-Superior harbor

Hundreds of striking workers in Canada have brought shipping to a standstill on the St. Lawrence Seaway, a move that could potentially have impacts on ocean-going ships traveling to and from the Duluth-Superior harbor — including a ship loading grain that’s bound for Algeria.
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota among 31 'tech hubs' designated by Biden administration

Minnesota among 31 'tech hubs' designated by Biden administration

The “Minnesota MedTech Hub 3.0” is among the newly designated innovation and technology hubs. It aims to turn the state into a leader in using artificial intelligence to improve medicine.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight

A off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit of a Horizon Air passenger jet tried to shut down the engines in midflight. The incident happened Sunday on a flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco.
by The Associated Press

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