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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.

Is the U.S. Department of Justice being 'weaponized?'

Is the U.S. Department of Justice being 'weaponized?'

Washington Post reporter Tom Hamburger and former Vice President Walter Mondale discuss the politics of the Department of Justice at a University of Minnesota Humphrey School event.

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Biden pledges to dismantle Trump's sweeping immigration changes — but can he do that?

Biden pledges to dismantle Trump's sweeping immigration changes — but can he do that?

The Trump administration has undertaken more than 400 executive actions on immigration, according to the Migration Policy Institute. Biden has vowed to roll back many policies — but faces obstacles.
by John Burnett

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Woodward addresses criticism that he should've detailed Trump interviews earlier

Woodward addresses criticism that he should've detailed Trump interviews earlier

Journalist Bob Woodward has faced some criticism for not promptly sharing with the public what the president told him about the coronavirus in a series of interviews earlier this year.
by Barbara Sprunt

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As election nears, Iowa senator under pressure for COVID-19 remarks

As election nears, Iowa senator under pressure for COVID-19 remarks

The race for Sen. Joni Ernst's seat could help determine control of the Senate. At a recent campaign event, the GOP lawmaker echoed a debunked conspiracy theory about the pandemic's death toll.
by Clay Masters (NPR)

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Oregon officials warn that false 'antifa' rumors are wasting precious resources for fighting fires

Oregon officials warn that false 'antifa' rumors are wasting precious resources for fighting fires

Despite rumors circulating on social media, law enforcement officials in Oregon say they have seen no evidence of people affiliated with antifa or other political groups starting fires. They say the rumors divert resources away from battling the wildfires.
by Conrad Wilson and Ryan Haas

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Longtime climate science denier hired at NOAA

Longtime climate science denier hired at NOAA

David Legates, a professor who has spent much of his career questioning basic tenets of climate science and whose research has been supported by fossil fuel companies, has been hired for a top position at the federal agency that oversees weather and climate forecasting.
by Rebecca Hersher and Joe Palca

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Capitol rally targets Minnesota's COVID-19 state of emergency

Capitol rally targets Minnesota's COVID-19 state of emergency

More than 100 people rallied outside the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul on Saturday in support of President Trump, and against statewide pandemic policies they say are infringing on personal freedoms and damaging the economy.
by MPR News Staff

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