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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.

Harris wants to ban price gouging to curb food inflation; food companies are pushing back

Harris wants to ban price gouging to curb food inflation; food companies are pushing back

Presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris claims a ban on price gouging will prevent food companies from inflating grocery prices. The food industry, however, says prices are fair and driven by market forces.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he‘s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he‘s suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump

Robert F. Kennedy says he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump. Kennedy said Friday in Arizona that his internal polls had showed that his presence in the race would hurt Trump and help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. 
by The Associated Press

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‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention

‘Her day one was 3.5 years ago‘: GOP Rep. Stauber on VP Harris at Democratic convention

After the close of the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, says he is eager to hear about policy on the presidential campaign trail. Top of mind for him are immigration and the economy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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As cars and trucks get bigger and taller, lawmakers look to protect pedestrians

As cars and trucks get bigger and taller, lawmakers look to protect pedestrians

Cars and trucks have gotten bigger and taller, with deadly consequences for pedestrians. A bill being introduced today in Congress would create federal standards for hood height and visibility.
by Joel Rose

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USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025

USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025

The plan would adjust delivery times while keeping a commitment to a maximum five-day delivery for the Ground Advantage program nationwide and a maximum three-day delivery for local first-class mail.
by The Associated Press

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Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Uncommitted delegates upset by lack of a Palestinian-American speaker on DNC convention stage

Democratic national convention delegates withholding support for the party ticket over the U.S. posture toward the Israel-Hamas war didn’t succeed in getting a speaking role or a pledge for a significant change in course.
by Clay Masters

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Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy

Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy

Harris' address in Chicago caps a whirlwind eight weeks in American politics and manifests the stunning reversal of Democratic fortunes just 75 days until Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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