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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.

What to know about Usha Vance, JD Vance's wife

What to know about Usha Vance, JD Vance's wife

Usha Vance grew up in San Diego and clerked for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts after Yale Law School. Here's what else to know about the wife of the Republican vice presidential candidate.
by Joe Hernandez

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Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder, audio shows

Trump praised Minnesota Gov. Walz in 2020 for response to unrest over Floyd's murder, audio shows

Former President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance have been hammering Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over his response to the violence that erupted in the aftermath of the 2020 murder of George Floyd. But Trump described the governor as calm and said, at the time, he fully agreed with how Walz handled it, including his deployment of the Minnesota National Guard.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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What Walz — and the records — say about his military service as others criticized it

What Walz — and the records — say about his military service as others criticized it

The Minnesota governor, and now running mate to Vice President Kamala Harris, has often talked about his service in the National Guard. Now others are talking about it too, and not always in glowing terms, especially when it comes to Walz’s stepping away from the Guard.
by Peter Cox

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If these Walz could talk: Couple who bought VP candidate’s Mankato home reminisce

If these Walz could talk: Couple who bought VP candidate’s Mankato home reminisce

Some former Mankato neighbors of Tim and Gwen Walz said they thought the Minnesota governor was destined for bigger things. But Walz’s lawnmower obsession? It’s legit.  
by Catharine Richert

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What Mr. Walz’s former students have to say about the Democratic VP nominee

What Mr. Walz’s former students have to say about the Democratic VP nominee

Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ever served in public office, he was a high school teacher and assistant football coach. Those who knew him then, and who stayed in touch, share what they learned.
by Tamara Keith

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Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it

Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12. Some Republicans are now criticizing him for it.
by Rachel Treisman

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