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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.

For the record: We visit Colleen Shogan, the first woman appointed U.S. Archivist

For the record: We visit Colleen Shogan, the first woman appointed U.S. Archivist

Colleen Shogan loves being surrounded by documents — and that's probably for the best. The former political science professor is now in charge of the 13.5 billion records in the National Archives.
by Tilda Wilson

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Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

The practice of giving priority to the children of alumni has faced growing pushback in the wake of last week's Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action in higher education.
by The Associated Press

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Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights

Critics slam DeSantis campaign for sharing an anti-Trump ad targeting LGBTQ rights

DeSantis’ campaign shared a video that attacked Trump for his support of LGBTQ rights, prompting widespread backlash. Both candidates have rolled back protections for trans and gay people in office.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota Chamber sues over campaign disclosure law

Minnesota Chamber sues over campaign disclosure law

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a new law that would block corporations with foreign ownership from making political contributions in the state. The group alleges that the law is in conflict with federal policy and would stifle free speech.
by Dana Ferguson

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Poll: Majority of Americans embrace democracy, but most self-censor political speech

Poll: Majority of Americans embrace democracy, but most self-censor political speech

The poll found three-quarters of American adults endorse democracy as the best system of government, but only 16 percent say they feel comfortable talking about politics with everyone.
by Craig Helmstetter

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'Very big cases': U law professor on the Supreme Court's latest rulings

'Very big cases': U law professor on the Supreme Court's latest rulings

“Some people call this the ‘you only live once’ court — the idea being that the six-justice majority has the votes and are really not shy about using that power while they have it,” University of Minnesota law professor Jill Hasday told MPR News Monday.
by Phil Picardi, Andrew Krueger and Lukas Levin

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North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities.
by The Associated Press

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VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America

VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America

Vice President Kamala Harris tells voters at Essence Fest to elect people to Congress who can address policy that cannot be done through executive action.
by Reena Advani, Michel Martin and Ben Abrams

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Discharged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vets

Discharged over sexual orientation, military still owes thousands of vets

Twelve years after repeal of the ban on gay and lesbian troops serving openly, no one in the military or Veterans Administration knows how many vets are still without the benefits they're owed.
by Quil Lawrence

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