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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.

Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

Millions of Americans will lose food assistance if the government shuts down

A shutdown would affect the nearly 7 million women and children who rely on WIC for healthy food. Free school lunch and Meals on Wheels are also at risk, and SNAP could be impacted eventually too.
by Rachel Treisman

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Holocaust denier running for school board in Roseville

Vaughn Klingenberg is one of seven individuals who has filed to run for one of three open seats in the Twin Cities suburban school district. Roseville, Minn., district leaders are pushing back against Klingenberg’s stated beliefs. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Ex-Rep. Vin Weber talks GOP infighting, possible government shutdown

Ex-Rep. Vin Weber talks GOP infighting, possible government shutdown

“Everybody can say, ‘Well, it's going to be different this time.’ But everything tells us this will be a loser for the Republicans,” the former Minnesota GOP congressman said of a possible federal shutdown Sunday. He spoke with Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer.
by MPR News Staff

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The 2023 election: A look at municipal elections in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth

The 2023 election: A look at municipal elections in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth

November elections are fast approaching and early voting is already underway. Take a closer look at who is on the ballot in the city council races for Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.
by Kyre Johnson

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Trump argues First Amendment protects him from 'insurrection' cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Trump argues First Amendment protects him from 'insurrection' cases aimed at keeping him off ballot

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump argue that an attempt to bar him from the 2024 ballot under a rarely used “insurrection” clause of the Constitution should be dismissed as a violation of his freedom of speech.
by The Associated Press

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Saying farewell to MPR News senior editor Mike Mulcahy

Saying farewell to MPR News senior editor Mike Mulcahy

MPR News senior editor Mike Mulcahy is retiring, after a long and storied career of covering Minnesota. He joins MPR News program director Stephanie Curtis to talk about what he’s seen and learned during his years in journalism and his plans for what’s next. 
by Stephanie Curtis and Matthew Alvarez

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Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity in 35 states

The Biden administration has awarded $1.4 billion to projects improving railway safety and boosting rail capacity. Much of the money comes from the 2021 infrastructure law. 
by The Associated Press

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