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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.

Candidate Jason Lewis self-quarantines for 2nd time in week

Candidate Jason Lewis self-quarantines for 2nd time in week

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis left the campaign trail for the second time in less than a week Wednesday after learning that he had been in contact with a person who tested positive for the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Recovering from virus, Trump goes to Oval Office

Recovering from virus, Trump goes to Oval Office

President Trump, who is likely still contagious with the virus, has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed and hospitalized with COVID-19. His physician, Dr. Sean Conley, is reporting that Trump declared on Wednesday morning that “I feel great!” and that the president has been symptom-free for over 24 hours.
by The Associated Press

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Government scientist adds to whistle-blower complaint and quits NIH

Government scientist adds to whistle-blower complaint and quits NIH

Lawyers for Rick Bright wrote in the addendum to his May filing that "the work of scientists is ignored or denigrated to meet political goals and to advance President Trump's re-election aspirations."
by Will Stone

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Voter beware: U.S. tells public how to avoid election mischief

Voter beware: U.S. tells public how to avoid election mischief

The government has outlined steps that Americans can take to counter the foreign interference threat. The advisories make clear that American agencies are tracking a broad range of potential threats that they believe voters should know about.
by The Associated Press

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Voting by mail? For some Minn. voters, it’s nothing new

Voting by mail? For some Minn. voters, it’s nothing new

Voting by mail has been a hot topic of debate during this year's election campaign. But in some places in Minnesota, voters have been casting their ballots exclusively by mail for years, with few reported problems.
by Kirsti Marohn

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