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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.

Early voting analysis: Historic turnout drives long lines, administrative errors

Early voting analysis: Historic turnout drives long lines, administrative errors

Early voting turnout continues to shatter records. That means long lines in some places and administrative errors with some mail ballots, but a system that is working overall, according to experts.
by Miles Parks

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Lindsey Graham warmed to Trump, and some South Carolina voters feel left in the cold

Lindsey Graham warmed to Trump, and some South Carolina voters feel left in the cold

The South Carolina senator has always relied on moderate voters — be they Republicans, independents or Democrats. But this year, many moderates are upset with him and his closeness to the president.
by Don Gonyea

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'I'm still unemployed': Millions in dire situation as savings start to run out

'I'm still unemployed': Millions in dire situation as savings start to run out

Many unemployed Americans have been tapping into their savings to pay bills. But those savings are going fast, and hopes for a new round of pandemic relief before the election are fading.
by Scott Horsley

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COVID-19 cases tied to MN campaign events — but full impact is unclear

COVID-19 cases tied to MN campaign events — but full impact is unclear

Health officials say some people who attended recent political events in Minnesota — including two major Trump rallies in the northern part of the state — later tested positive for COVID-19. But how many? That number is hard to find.
by John Enger

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Supreme Court speeds up case on Trump's push to alter census for House seats

Supreme Court speeds up case on Trump's push to alter census for House seats

The justices will hear oral arguments on Nov. 30, increasing the potential for Trump to try to omit unauthorized immigrants from the census numbers used to reallocate House seats while in office.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Here’s what's in that big public works bonding bill

Here’s what's in that big public works bonding bill

The massive public works bill will provide funding for everything from an amphitheater in Minneapolis to a new bridge in St. Paul to repairs to the Lakewalk in Duluth and fixes to campus buildings around the state.
by Tim Pugmire

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Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

Record avalanche of early votes transforms the 2020 election

Nearly 21 million people have voted so far, which is about 15 percent of all votes cast in 2016. Experts predict there may be higher turnout in this election than in any presidential contest since 1908.
by The Associated Press

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