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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.

Biden is touring Hurricane Idalia damage. But DeSantis doesn't have plans to meet him

Biden is touring Hurricane Idalia damage. But DeSantis doesn't have plans to meet him

President Joe Biden had said he would meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis during a tour of hurricane damage on Saturday. But on Friday night, the governor's office threw cold water on the idea.
by Ashley Lopez and Tamara Keith

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Labor Day is now a key to Election Day for Democrats and Republicans alike

Labor Day is now a key to Election Day for Democrats and Republicans alike

With all that has shifted around in American politics, the Democrats' disconnect from the broad working class is the loss that has cost them the most and threatens them most in the years ahead.
by Ron Elving

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Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty, won't attend arraignment hearing

Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty, won't attend arraignment hearing

The former New York mayor waived his right to appear at an arraignment hearing. He joins the former president in forgoing an appearance before a judge in a packed courtroom with a news camera rolling.
by The Associated Press

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A Proud Boy pleaded for leniency from a judge, then yelled 'Trump won' on his way out

A Proud Boy pleaded for leniency from a judge, then yelled 'Trump won' on his way out

In his plea for leniency to the court, Dominic Pezzola said he had given up politics, yet as he was being escorted out of the courtroom he shouted, “Trump won!” He had been given a 10-year sentence.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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In the Trump Georgia case, conflicting legal strategies complicate the path to trial

In the Trump Georgia case, conflicting legal strategies complicate the path to trial

In the Georgia election interference case, conflicting legal strategies of 19 co-defendants and the crowded calendar for Donald Trump's other court cases complicate the path to trial.
by Sam Gringlas

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Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store

Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store

The epicenter of Minnesota state government is in for a makeover. In coming years, the State Office Building will be remodeled and expanded while two other buildings in the State Capitol neighborhood could meet the wrecking ball. 
by Brian Bakst

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DFL lawmaker to plead guilty to July DWI

State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, DFL-St. Cloud, says he’ll pay a fine, agree to a stayed jail sentence and avoid drinking and driving. A local prosecutor has signed off on the deal, which awaits judicial approval.
by Brian Bakst

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