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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.

‘In certain circumstances’: GOP grapples with abortion rights, a key issue in Harris campaign

‘In certain circumstances’: GOP grapples with abortion rights, a key issue in Harris campaign

While Kamala Harris is not yet the official Democratic party’s presidential nominee, many of her supporters are hopeful she’ll bring her perspective as a woman — and a woman of color — to the top job in U.S. politics. But not everyone is on board with her stance on reproductive rights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 facts about Kamala Harris

As she is poised to be the Democratic nominee, here are 5 facts about Kamala Harris

In a career marked by firsts, Harris is no stranger to charting a new path. If she becomes the Democratic nominee, and beats Trump in November, she would be the first woman president of the U.S.
by Jeongyoon Han

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Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

Prime Minister Netanyahu urges U.S. to stand with Israel as war in Gaza nears 10th month

The Israeli leader spoke Wednesday to a joint meeting of Congress amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Republicans are strongly supportive of Israel, while Democrats are increasingly critical.
by Greg Myre and Barbara Sprunt

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'Haley Voters for Harris' pledge to fight on after Nikki Haley says cease and desist

'Haley Voters for Harris' pledge to fight on after Nikki Haley says cease and desist

In a letter from her attorneys, former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley called on the newly renamed "Haley Voters for Harris" to stop using her name as she "has been clear in her support for Harris' opponent."
by Sarah McCammon

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Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

Federal money to tackle food waste and climate pollution flows to Minnesota in the fall

The state is set to receive a $200 million grant to reduce food waste and climate pollution, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday. Officials say money will go toward projects that decarbonize food systems while keeping Minnesotans sustainably fed.
by Cari Spencer

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Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Speaker Hortman praises Harris’ ‘cool aunt appeal,’ hopeful of down-ballot boost

Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman says she expects Vice President Kamala Harris, not former President Donald Trump, to have coattails in the North Star state.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to secure the democratic nomination. According to an Associated Press survey, Harris has the support of well more than 1,976 delegates she’ll need to win on a first ballot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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