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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.

Trump supporters, counterprotesters clash at D.C. rally contesting Biden's victory

Trump supporters, counterprotesters clash at D.C. rally contesting Biden's victory

Several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump gathered in Washington on Saturday to protest election results and echo false claims of fraud, before nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators sparked fistfights, at least one stabbing and at least 20 arrests.
by Jason Slotkin and The Associated Press

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As Trump pushes election falsehoods, his cybersecurity agency pushes back

As Trump pushes election falsehoods, his cybersecurity agency pushes back

Led by one of President Donald Trump's nominees, the agency has been actively trying to correct rumors and baseless allegations — including some spread by Trump — about the election.
by Pam Fessler, Miles Parks and Barbara Sprunt

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Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position. Her selection would come on the heels of a tumultuous Pentagon period that has seen five men hold the top job under President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota mandates masks, capacity limits as virus surges

North Dakota mandates masks, capacity limits as virus surges

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions late Friday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state’s hospital capacity.
by The Associated Press

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ChangeMakers: Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor

ChangeMakers: Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor

Peggy Flanagan, 41, is the first Indigenous person elected to executive office in Minnesota’s 162-year history. She started her political career in 2004, being elected to the Minneapolis School Board, before becoming a state representative and sharing a ticket with Gov. Tim Walz in 2018.
by Evan Frost

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Trump wins North Carolina; speaks publicly for the first time since Biden's victory

Trump wins North Carolina; speaks publicly for the first time since Biden's victory

President Donald Trump has won North Carolina and its 15 electoral votes, staving off a hard-fought challenge by Democratic nominee Joe Biden and holding the battleground state for Republicans. The president is expected to give an update on the pandemic Friday afternoon, speaking for the first time since Joe Biden became president-elect.
by The Associated Press and NPR Staff

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With Biden ahead, Georgia begins hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots

With Biden ahead, Georgia begins hand recount of nearly 5 million ballots

"We don't want to be in a hurry and a rush because we want a very methodical process," said one election official as some Republicans continue leveling unsubstantiated claims of fraud in the election.
by Emil Moffatt

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Overwhelmed by cases, health departments struggle to trace virus' spread

Overwhelmed by cases, health departments struggle to trace virus' spread

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, testing and tracing have been two key parts of the state's strategy for slowing the spread of the virus. Now, more people are getting tested than ever before. But as COVID-19 cases surge, the contact tracing side of that equation is getting overwhelmed.
by Dan Kraker

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