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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.

Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back

Here comes the Sun (Belt): With Harris running, the presidential map has shifted back

Now that Vice President Harris is the likely Democratic presidential nominee versus former President Donald Trump, the map of competitive states in the election is a repeat of the 2020 battlegrounds.
by Stephen Fowler

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Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speech

Harris tries to flip the script on Trump on the border during raucous Georgia speech

The issue of border security is one of Vice President Harris' biggest vulnerabilities in her campaign. On Tuesday, she tried to use his signature issue against former President Donald Trump.
by Asma Khalid

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Harris’ VP pick will likely be decided in the next week, Walz remains in the running

Harris’ VP pick will likely be decided in the next week, Walz remains in the running

Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic nominee, appears intent on making a choice that she’s comfortable with personally and that can expand her electoral appeal in a matter of days.
by The Associated Press

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Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism

Project 2025 director leaves Heritage Foundation after Democratic attacks and Trump criticism

The director of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 vision for a complete overhaul of the federal government has stepped down, the conservative think tank confirmed Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Tuesday’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees was the latest in a series of congressional sessions dedicated to the law enforcement lapses and missed communications that preceded the shooting.
by The Associated Press

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Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove

The top of the semi’s cab was sheared off and the full-size trailer broke and got stuck beneath the bridge, according to photos shared by Cottage Grove police. Authorities said the driver was not injured.
by MPR News Staff

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What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

Minnesota native and Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill shares details about what’s being said about Walz’s vice presidential viability behind closed doors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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