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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.

How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

Does a person's religion decide their politics? Or is it the other way around? Host Angela Davis tackles that chicken-or-egg question by talking with pastors about how they’re handling this contentious election with their congregations, as well as a social scientist who studies the intersection of religion and politics.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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How long will Trump be quarantined?

How long will Trump be quarantined?

President Donald Trump spent the weekend in the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, a development that added a new layer of chaos to an already turbulent 2020 contest just one month before Election Day. Never before has a first-term president suffered such a serious health setback so close to an election.
by The Associated Press

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White House struggles to explain, contain its own spiraling COVID crisis

White House struggles to explain, contain its own spiraling COVID crisis

Five days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, and with the commander in chief hospitalized, the White House is struggling to show it has the situation under control.
by Ayesha Rascoe, Tamara Keith, Franco Ordoñez, Juana Summers and Mara Liasson

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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask

President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
by The Associated Press

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The election and a fresh Obamacare challenge loom over new Supreme Court term

The election and a fresh Obamacare challenge loom over new Supreme Court term

The new term, which begins Monday, will see eight justices, not the usual nine. And because of COVID-19, once again the justices will gather by telephone hookup to hear the arguments.
by Nina Totenberg

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Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis recalls history of secrecy on presidential health

Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis recalls history of secrecy on presidential health

Few occasions of historical importance have been so shrouded in mystery — and even outright deception — as the health emergencies of world leaders. Here are some of the more egregious examples.
by Ron Elving

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Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

Vote on Minnesota Supreme Court seat overshadowed by other races

There’s a relatively quiet campaign underway for the Minnesota Supreme Court. Even though it’s a statewide election, many fewer Minnesotans are expected to vote on it than will vote for president.
by Tim Pugmire

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