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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 visit to Duluth highlights growing fight for union voters

Trump visit to Duluth highlights growing fight for union voters

Both Joe Biden and President Donald Trump have been working hard to appeal to working-class voters — especially those in northeastern Minnesota. Biden recently visited a union training center in Duluth; the president will hold a campaign rally at the airport there Wednesday night.
by Dan Kraker

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Fact check: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate

Fact check: False claims flood Trump-Biden debate

President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabrications and fear-mongering in a belligerent debate with Joe Biden, at one point claiming the U.S. death toll would have been 10 times higher under the Democrat because he wanted open borders in the pandemic. Biden preached no such thing.
by The Associated Press

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Census end remains uncertain after judge calls new schedule 'a violation'

Census end remains uncertain after judge calls new schedule 'a violation'

A day after the Census Bureau tweeted out a new "target date" of Oct. 5 for ending 2020 census counting, a federal judge in California said she thinks the schedule change may violate a court order.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Face-to-face anger: Trump, Biden lash, interrupt each other

Face-to-face anger: Trump, Biden lash, interrupt each other

Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the coronavirus pandemic, city violence, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the nation’s health care.
by The Associated Press

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Jason Lewis: 'Will of people' behind quick court confirmation

Jason Lewis: 'Will of people' behind quick court confirmation

Republican Senate candidate Jason Lewis joined All Things Considered on MPR News Tuesday to talk about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett and his plan to gain metro voters. Incumbent Sen. Tina Smith joined the program Monday.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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2nd District candidates campaign on two tracks

2nd District candidates campaign on two tracks

A federal court case will determine if voters in the district will pick their member of Congress in November or February. Meanwhile, the two remaining candidates are taking different approaches to campaigning.
by Brian Bakst

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