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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 bid for party unity, former Republican state rep swaps support from Haley to Trump

In bid for party unity, former Republican state rep swaps support from Haley to Trump

Republicans, once divided over more than a dozen candidates in their caucus vying for the top of the party’s 2024 ticket, have unified in favor of former President Donald Trump. Among them is former Minnesota state Rep. Kelly Fenton.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in Upper Midwest is source of debate

As Vance makes vice president debut, his appeal in Upper Midwest is source of debate

Ohio Sen. JD Vance joined Donald Trump on the Republican presidential ticket this week. Some see him as an asset in Midwestern battlegrounds while others discount his effect on the race.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let his party nominate a different candidate, according to a new poll, sharply undercutting his post-debate claim that “average Democrats” are still with him even if some “big names” are turning on him.
by The Associated Press

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Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they’re yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Kamala Harris and JD Vance have talked, but they’re yet to agree on terms for a VP debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican JD Vance have had their first chat since the Ohio senator became the GOP vice presidential nominee. But the two sides are still working on terms for participating in a debate. 
by The Associated Press

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Women headline a night at the RNC that framed Trump as compassionate, not combative

Women headline a night at the RNC that framed Trump as compassionate, not combative

The official theme was crime and safety. But key speakers, including Lara Trump and Nikki Haley, described former President Donald Trump as a family man and a unifier — despite his divisive persona.
by Elena Moore and Ashley Lopez

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