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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.

In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up?

In the tale of 5 presidential impeachments, how will the latest one stack up?

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — than those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.
by Tamara Keith

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Republicans run a big risk with impeachment

Republicans run a big risk with impeachment

So far there's been no evidence that President Joe Biden benefited financially from his son's business dealings. And as prior impeachments have shown, Republicans risk a backlash from perceived overreach.
by Domenico Montanaro

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2 controversial votes at Wisconsin's state Capitol show GOP efforts to shape elections

2 controversial votes at Wisconsin's state Capitol show GOP efforts to shape elections

Two votes in the Wisconsin Capitol Thursday demonstrate Republicans’ controversial efforts to shape election rules in the battleground state going into the 2024 election cycle.
by Anya van Wagtendonk

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Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges

Hunter Biden indicted on firearms charges

The charges come weeks after a plea deal struck between Biden and prosecutors fell apart. Attorney General Garland appointed a special counsel in the investigation into the president’s son last month.
by Washington Desk

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Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Husband of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola dies in an airplane crash in Alaska

Eugene Peltola Jr. was the pilot and plane’s sole occupant. The Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub appears to have crashed under unknown circumstances upon takeoff after he dropped off a hunter and equipment.
by The Associated Press

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Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

Air Force picks Twin Cities to base upgraded C-130 cargo planes

The C-130s are the primary airlift plane for the U.S. military. National Guard units like the Minneapolis-based 133rd Airlift Wing fly about half of the country's C-130 fleet. The Air Force is designating eight of the new craft to Guard units in four states.
by Tim Nelson and Mark Zdechlik

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