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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 270 path narrows, Wisconsin mirrors swing state plight

Trump 270 path narrows, Wisconsin mirrors swing state plight

President Donald Trump's once-comfortable advantage in the pivotal region of Wisconsin around the blue-collar hub of Green Bay has dwindled. In suburban Milwaukee, long a Republican-dominated area, it has thinned as well.
by The Associated Press

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Next Trump-Biden debate now uncertain as rival camps argue

Next Trump-Biden debate now uncertain as rival camps argue

President Donald Trump says he will skip next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it's virtual. Biden is rejecting Trump’s proposal to push back their remaining two debates in the wake of Trump's coronavirus diagnosis.
by The Associated Press

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4 takeaways from the Pence-Harris vice presidential debate

4 takeaways from the Pence-Harris vice presidential debate

Wednesday's debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions, defended Joe Biden's and President Donald Trump's records, but it was a fly that created buzz.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

Minnesota Senate control hinges on battleground seats

The battle for control of the Minnesota Senate is being fought in just a handful of districts. The results could determine whether state government remains divided. But in a few of the battleground districts, there are third-party candidates who could affect the outcome of close contests.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate

Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate

Vice President Mike Pence defended the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 210,000 Americans Wednesday night, while his Democratic challenger, Kamala Harris, condemned “the greatest failure of any presidential administration” during a largely civil debate dominated by the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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What former Vice President Mondale will be watching for in Wednesday's debate

What former Vice President Mondale will be watching for in Wednesday's debate

Former Vice President Walter Mondale took the stage against Republican Bob Dole in what was believed to be the first-ever vice presidential debate back in 1976. So what will he be looking for in the debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris?
by Tom Crann

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