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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.

St. Louis couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters to speak at RNC

St. Louis couple who waved guns at Black Lives Matter protesters to speak at RNC

Attorneys for Mark and Patricia McCloskey say they'll speak at next week's nominating convention for President Trump. They both face a felony charge for waving guns at protesters in June.
by Brakkton Booker

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Can women break the ‘glass ceiling’ in a ‘man’s world’? Or is that the wrong question?

Can women break the ‘glass ceiling’ in a ‘man’s world’? Or is that the wrong question?

During the month of August, MPR News host Kerri Miller is exploring what it means to be a woman in America. This week, we turn to Democratic political advisor and author Jennifer Palmieri about feminism and her new book, “She Proclaims: Our Declaration of Independence from a Man's World.”
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Q&A: What's happening at the U.S. Postal Service, and why?

Q&A: What's happening at the U.S. Postal Service, and why?

The U.S. Postal Service is warning states it cannot guarantee that all ballots cast by mail for the Nov. 3 election will arrive in time to be counted, even if ballots are mailed by state deadlines. Here are some questions and answers about what's going on with the post office and the upcoming election.
by The Associated Press

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As USPS pressure grows, postmaster general to appear for House hearing next week

As USPS pressure grows, postmaster general to appear for House hearing next week

Louis DeJoy, an ally of President Trump's and a major GOP donor, took over leadership of the U.S. Postal Service in May. Lawmakers have questions about his plans for an "organizational realignment."
by Miles Parks

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Biden's convention: Left and not-so-left unite against Trump

Biden's convention: Left and not-so-left unite against Trump

Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his political coalition to a nation in crisis on the first night of the DNC. He gave voice to victims of the pandemic, the economic downturn and police violence and featuring both Democrats and Republicans united against President Trump’s reelection.
by The Associated Press

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Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: 'It is a gut punch'

Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: 'It is a gut punch'

The convention was originally to have taken place in July, attracted about 50,000 people to Milwaukee and injected about $250 million into the economy of the key presidential battleground state. It would have been the first time Milwaukee, a metropolitan area of 1.6 million, hosted a presidential nominating convention.
by Scott Bauer, The Associated Press

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