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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.

McConnell tries to shift Senate focus from his health to spending

McConnell tries to shift Senate focus from his health to spending

Reporters repeatedly asked the Senate GOP leader to provide details of what caused two incidents where he froze at events. McConnell instead referred them to a recent letter from his physician.
by Kelsey Snell, Lexie Schapitl and Susan Davis

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Mike Pence says Republicans "face a choice" in 2024: Populism or conservatism

Mike Pence says Republicans "face a choice" in 2024: Populism or conservatism

The former vice president didn't pull any punches in a headlining event at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics where he argued that conservatism, not populism, is the future of the GOP.
by Sarah McCammon

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Legislators weigh in on potential special session over new student restraint law

Legislators weigh in on potential special session over new student restraint law

Gov. Tim Walz says he wants to clear up a law about school resource officers’ use of force and restraining students in schools and he’s not ruling out a special legislative session to do so.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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A 25-year-old from a small town leads North Carolina's Democratic Party toward 2024

A 25-year-old from a small town leads North Carolina's Democratic Party toward 2024

Anderson Clayton is the youngest — and only Gen Z — state party chair in the country. She wants to help President Joe Biden win over young and rural voters in her state next November.
by Elena Moore and Ximena Bustillo

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All defendants in Georgia racketeering case, including Trump, have pleaded not guilty

All defendants in Georgia racketeering case, including Trump, have pleaded not guilty

The 19 defendants in the case have waived their right to appear at arraignments that had been scheduled for Wednesday. Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows filed his plea on Tuesday.
by Washington Desk

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Walz weighing special session on student restraint law

Walz weighing special session on student restraint law

Police groups and Republican lawmakers have urged the governor to call a special session to repeal a law that prohibits school resource officers from restraining students in a way that restricts their breathing.
by Dana Ferguson

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