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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.

3rd District constituents sound off on Rep. Dean Phillips' possible presidential campaign

3rd District constituents sound off on Rep. Dean Phillips' possible presidential campaign

As Phillips explores a Democratic primary challenge to President Joe Biden, he’s playing up the need for political alternatives. His potential presidential run is drawing mixed reactions from his constituents.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Biden pushes for more spending on Israel and Ukraine in Oval Office address

Biden pushes for more spending on Israel and Ukraine in Oval Office address

President Joe Biden has said he wants "unprecedented" aid for Israel and enough funding for Ukraine to continue its fight against Russia. But he faces hurdles in the Republican-controlled House.
by Deepa Shivaram

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'Inappropriate, outrageous, illegal': Public defenders, AG challenge judge’s sentences prohibiting probationers from voting

'Inappropriate, outrageous, illegal': Public defenders, AG challenge judge’s sentences prohibiting probationers from voting

The Mille Lacs County District Court judge in several sentencing orders barred defendants convicted on felony charges from voting as a term of their probation — seemingly in violation of state law.
by Dana Ferguson

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United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

United Airlines will board passengers by window, middle, then aisle seats

Passengers in economy class will see the changes soon. Boarding remains unchanged for first class, business class and pre-boarding. The change is estimated to cut boarding times by up to 2 minutes.
by Ayana Archie

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Biden calls Israel trip a gamble, readies prime time speech

Biden calls Israel trip a gamble, readies prime time speech

Biden says he knew he had a lot on the line during his 31-hour dash to Tel Aviv. Now he'll follow that with an Oval Office speech to push for foreign spending, another gamble he can't afford to lose.
by Tamara Keith

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The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

School board elections are at the center of local politics. But they’ve become increasingly polarized. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why culture war issues are suddenly playing a role in who gets elected to local school boards.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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This is how the Republican Party became so strongly pro-Israel

This is how the Republican Party became so strongly pro-Israel

The GOP hasn't always been so focused on Israel, but evangelicals, partisan sorting and neoconservatism all helped change that. Those ties take center stage now as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Feds announce major investments in Minnesota's electric grid

Feds announce major investments in Minnesota's electric grid

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $150 million in grants to Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power to fund microgrids in Minneapolis and upgrade a major transmission line that carries wind energy from North Dakota.
by Dan Kraker

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