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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.

2nd District candidate Adam Weeks dies; special election needed

The death of Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate Adam Weeks will force a special election next year. DFL incumbent Angie Craig and Republican Tyler Kistner are the other candidates.
by David H. Montgomery

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United Airlines says it will offer travelers coronavirus tests at the airport

United Airlines says it will offer travelers coronavirus tests at the airport

A pilot program on flights from San Francisco to Hawaii would give on-the-spot tests for the virus that causes COVID-19. Travelers who test negative would not be required to quarantine upon arrival.
by David Schaper

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Who is Amy Coney Barrett, front-runner for the Supreme Court nomination?

Who is Amy Coney Barrett, front-runner for the Supreme Court nomination?

The 48-year-old judge, a possible replacement for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is seen as having a proven conservative track record. Here are her views on faith, precedent, guns and more.
by Nina Totenberg and Domenico Montanaro

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Rematches key to control of the Minnesota Legislature

Rematches key to control of the Minnesota Legislature

The legislative contests in many parts of Minnesota have a familiar ring this year. There are dozens of rematches for House and Senate seats across the state, with undeterred challengers seeking a different outcome from the last time they ran.
by Tim Pugmire

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State legislative races to watch

State legislative races to watch

In a matter of weeks, voters will decide which party controls the Minnesota Legislature next year. While many seats are reliable wins for one party or the other, there are always some that are truly up for grabs. They are likely to be key to which party ends up controlling the House and Senate.
by Tim Pugmire

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Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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White House walks back Trump hedging on potential transfer of power

White House walks back Trump hedging on potential transfer of power

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought to walk back President Trump's comments suggesting he might not accept the election results if the Democratic nominee Joe Biden were declared the winner.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Trump administration plans crackdown on hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data

Trump administration plans crackdown on hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data

Draft documents obtained by NPR show that the federal government is preparing to enforce new data reporting requirements, threatening to withhold vital Medicare funding from noncompliant hospitals.
by Pien Huang and Selena Simmons-Duffin

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'Desperation and fear' for millions with Congress deadlocked over pandemic assistance

'Desperation and fear' for millions with Congress deadlocked over pandemic assistance

Federal unemployment money has been cut off for nearly two months. Congress hasn't worked out a deal to send more help, and the fight over a Supreme Court nominee could make that harder.
by Chris Arnold

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