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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.

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

President Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Democrats called it a pre-election ploy that would burden cash-strapped states.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
by The Associated Press

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In executive actions, Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll taxes

In executive actions, Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll taxes

President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a deal with Congress.
by Tamara Keith and Matthew S. Schwartz

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Democrats worry attorney general has an 'October surprise' in the making

Democrats worry attorney general has an 'October surprise' in the making

Attorney General William Barr says he won't take any action to influence the presidential election, but looming in the background is a probe apparently focused on the Obama administration.
by Carrie Johnson

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Coronavirus aid talks collapse in Washington

Coronavirus aid talks collapse in Washington

A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment at week's end, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people.
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Primary preview special

Politics Friday: Primary preview special

MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy looks ahead to Tuesday’s primary election in Minnesota. He’ll discuss the races to watch and how politics and voting has changed during the pandemic.
by Mike Mulcahy and Jeff Jones

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Postal Service loses $2.2B in 3 months as virus woes persist

Postal Service loses $2.2B in 3 months as virus woes persist

The U.S. Postal Service says it lost $2.2 billion in the three months that ended in June as the beleaguered agency — hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic — piles up financial losses that officials warn could top $20 billion over two years.
by The Associated Press

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Last-ditch virus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Last-ditch virus aid talks; Trump team heads back to Capitol

Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money. Democratic leaders summoned them for another try with the negotiations teetering on the brink of collapse.
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