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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.

Federal building posthumously renamed in honor of former U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone

Federal building posthumously renamed in honor of former U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone

A federal building in downtown Minneapolis was officially renamed on Tuesday afternoon in honor of former U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone, who died in 2002 in a plane crash with his wife, daughter and staffers.
by Jon Collins

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Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

The Duluth City Council is weighing a controversial ordinance making camping on city land a misdemeanor crime. Critics say it criminalizes homelessness. Duluth officials say the change would help get people services.
by Dan Kraker

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Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them

Biden is eyeing big changes for the Supreme Court. But he needs Congress to make them

The president is preparing to back term limits and an enforceable ethics code for U.S. Supreme Court justices. But these changes would require Congressional backing, and that won't be easy to get.
by Deepa Shivaram

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What is known and not known about the attempt on Trump’s life and its aftermath

What is known and not known about the attempt on Trump’s life and its aftermath

So far, details about the man who authorities say tried to kill former President Donald Trump amount to little more than a stick-figure drawing: a politically enigmatic loner who worked in a nursing home.
by The Associated Press

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Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks

Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks

A threat on Donald Trump’s life from Iran prompted additional security in the days before Saturday’s campaign rally, but it was unrelated to the assassination attempt on the Republican presidential nominee, two U.S. officials said Tuesday, as law enforcement warned of the potential for more violence inspired by the shooting.
by The Associated Press

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States challenge EPA rule to protect tribal treaty rights

States challenge EPA rule to protect tribal treaty rights

A recently finalized federal rule would require states to consider tribal treaty rights when setting state water quality standards. A dozen states are suing to overturn the rule, claiming Environmental Protection Agency over reach.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

Minnesota’s ban on gun carry permits for young adults is unconstitutional, appeals court rules

Minnesota’s law that bans people ages 18 to 20 from getting permits to carry guns in public is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, affirming a lower court decision that concluded the Second Amendment guarantees the rights of young adults to bear arms for self-defense.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota DNR investigating employee comments about attempted assassination of Trump

Minnesota DNR investigating employee comments about attempted assassination of Trump

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it’s investigating a personal social media post made by one of its employees, in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
by MPR News Staff

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