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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.

As Republicans split over House speaker, McCarthy positions himself as a de facto leader

As Republicans split over House speaker, McCarthy positions himself as a de facto leader

The ousted former speaker, Kevin McCarthy, has quickly jumped into the void, positioning himself as a de facto Republican leader.  But it’s not at all clear if McCarthy could seriously make a comeback — or if one of the other Republicans seeking the gavel, Steve Scalise or Jim Jordan, can be elected speaker as their majority stumbles into infighting.
by The Associated Press

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State Rep. Brion Curran charged with DWI

State Rep. Brion Curran charged with DWI

Charges filed against a first-term state lawmaker allege her blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit when she was arrested along Interstate 35 early Monday.
by Matt Sepic

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid

The anti-vaccine activist’s decision adds a new wrinkle to a 2024 race that is heading toward a likely rematch between Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues

The House has no speaker, but plenty to do. Here are 5 of the most pressing issues

The House can't do legislative business until it elects a new speaker. Their growing to-do list includes keeping the government open, as well as policy issues like Ukraine aid and defense spending.
by Rachel Treisman

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Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis

Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis

Biden said at the White House on Saturday that he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States “stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop."
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