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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.

Biden fights to confront crises — and Trump resistance

Biden fights to confront crises — and Trump resistance

President-elect Joe Biden is confronting the nation’s health crisis as concerns grow that the Republican Party’s fierce refusal to acknowledge his victory is hurting the incoming-administration’s transition. President Donald Trump has blocked government officials from cooperating with the president-elect’s team on multiple fronts, including national security. 
by The Associated Press

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McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain

McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain

Senators chose party leaders Tuesday with few changes at the top. But it’s unclear who will be the majority leader with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia. 
by The Associated Press

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Author and journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers expected today's political state

Author and journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers expected today's political state

"I think Madison, especially, would be very proud to see that when America deeply disagrees, as it does now, that things grind to a halt," Ricks, author of a new book, “First Principles,” tells NPR.
by Steve Inskeep

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Will Supreme Court invalidate Obamacare a decade after it was enacted?

Will Supreme Court invalidate Obamacare a decade after it was enacted?

There would be enormous consequences were the court to throw out the Affordable Care Act, which has survived twice in the high court. But the court's makeup is very different now than on those past occasions.
by Nina Totenberg

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Walz backs 10 p.m. curfew on in-person service at bars, eateries, curbs on events to stem COVID

Walz backs 10 p.m. curfew on in-person service at bars, eateries, curbs on events to stem COVID

“If we can break the back of this thing,” Gov. Tim Walz said of the pandemic, “we can get to the other side of this without putting people at more risk.”
by Brian Bakst and Catharine Richert

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Head of DOJ's election crimes unit steps down after Barr OKs election inquiries

Head of DOJ's election crimes unit steps down after Barr OKs election inquiries

William Barr specified that reviews can be conducted only if there are "clear and apparently-credible allegations of irregularities" that would affect the outcome of a state's election result.
by Alana Wise and Claudia Grisales

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