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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.

What growing diversity in the state Legislature means for Minnesota politics

The current class of state lawmakers is the most diverse in Minnesota history, and it looks possible that November's elections will only further that trend. University of Minnesota political science professor Michael Minta joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what this could mean for state politics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

U.S. jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high

The Labor Department said that applications fell to 963,000, the second straight drop, from 1.2 million the previous week. The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week's figure is still above the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000. 
by The Associated Press

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Eagles and mockingbirds catch a break as judge strikes down Trump bird opinion

Eagles and mockingbirds catch a break as judge strikes down Trump bird opinion

In 2017, the Trump administration scaled back protections of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A federal judge has now struck down the rule change — and cited “To Kill a Mockingbird” in so doing.
by Gabriela Saldivia

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Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

Looking to blunt momentum from the pick, the Trump campaign was putting the final touches on its efforts to have a robust counter-programming schedule during next week's Democratic National Convention. The president was poised to hold events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Arizona early in the week. 
by The Associated Press

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