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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.

Voter guide: Build your ballot

Voter guide: Build your ballot

MPR News, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, is providing this voter guide to let you compare candidates and their positions on key issues in the 2020 election.

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2020 electoral map ratings: Trump slides, Biden advantage expands over 270

2020 electoral map ratings: Trump slides, Biden advantage expands over 270

With three months until Election Day, President Donald Trump's handling of COVID-19 and race relations have further hurt his reelection chances. States now leaning toward Democrat Joe Biden would be enough to win.
by Domenico Montanaro

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High stakes primary looms for three DFL lawmakers

High stakes primary looms for three DFL lawmakers

Three DFL state legislators are fighting to stay on the November ballot after they lost their party’s endorsement. Next week’s primary election will determine whether they can continue seeking reelection.
by Tim Pugmire

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Microsoft consults with Trump about ongoing talks to buy TikTok from Chinese firm

Microsoft consults with Trump about ongoing talks to buy TikTok from Chinese firm

In its first public acknowledgement of a deal that could be worth billions of dollars, Microsoft said it is continuing talks with TikTok about a potential takeover of the U.S. operations of the hugely popular app.
by Bobby Allyn

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Birx warns U.S. coronavirus pandemic is in 'new phase' as cases and deaths climb

Birx warns U.S. coronavirus pandemic is in 'new phase' as cases and deaths climb

White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx said on Sunday that the U.S. is in a "new phase" of the pandemic. "What we're seeing today is different from March and April," Birx said. "It is extraordinarily widespread" in both rural and urban areas.
by Rachel Treisman

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Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks

Negotiators report progress in coronavirus relief talks

Lawmakers reported progress on a huge coronavirus relief bill Saturday, as political pressure mounts to restore an expired $600-per-week supplemental unemployment benefit and send funding to help schools reopen.
by The Associated Press

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