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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.

Fact check: Trump's and Biden's records on criminal justice

Fact check: Trump's and Biden's records on criminal justice

Republicans charge that Americans would not be safe with a President Joe Biden. But murder rates are up this year under President Donald Trump, and both candidates have a mixed record on criminal justice reform.
by Brian Naylor

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Chris Murphy says he still sees hope for progress around gun laws and racial justice

Chris Murphy says he still sees hope for progress around gun laws and racial justice

In his new book, the Connecticut Democrat outlines the history of the Second Amendment and gun violence. While solutions are big and comprehensive, Murphy says the U.S. is poised to turn a corner.
by Suzanne Nuyen

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Trump administration ends election security briefings to Congress

Trump administration ends election security briefings to Congress

The Trump administration has ended all election security briefings to Congress just weeks before Americans cast their ballots for president, raising concern among lawmakers about the public's right to know about foreign interference in the election.
by The Associated Press

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Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'

Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'

Joe Biden said Saturday that as president, he would never use the military “as a prop or private militia,” and accused President Trump of employing U.S. forces to settle “personal vendettas" and violate citizens' rights.
by The Associated Press

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Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

Thousands protest in Mauritius over dead dolphins, oil spill

Tens of thousands of people protested Saturday in Mauritius over the government’s slow response to an oil spill from a grounded Japanese ship and the alarming discovery of dozens of dead dolphins in recent days.
by The Associated Press

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Barr, absent from RNC, is very much present as part of Trump reelection bid

Barr, absent from RNC, is very much present as part of Trump reelection bid

It is highly unusual for an attorney general to bluntly attack political opponents, particularly during a presidential campaign. Traditionally, they seek to avoid even the perception of trying to tip the scales in their boss' favor.
by Ryan Lucas

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As Mpls. plans phased reopening of 38th and Chicago, protesters plan to hold their ground

As Mpls. plans phased reopening of 38th and Chicago, protesters plan to hold their ground

The City Council will soon seek public comment on a plan to open a portion of the intersection where George Floyd was killed. People from the surrounding community say they won’t give up the intersection until the city meets a list of 24 demands.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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