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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.

After delays, Republicans rolled out a new pandemic relief bill; Democrats balked

After delays, Republicans rolled out a new pandemic relief bill; Democrats balked

After days of delays, congressional Republicans unveiled their $1 trillion proposal for a fifth wave of pandemic relief. Democrats are not on board — signaling tough negotiations ahead.
by Claudia Grisales and Deirdre Walsh

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Henderson holds out hope for flooding relief — as rivers continue to rise

Henderson holds out hope for flooding relief — as rivers continue to rise

City leaders hoped the bonding bill would help pay for a fix to the city’s most regular headache: the nearby Minnesota River’s tendency to overflow its banks — and push the Rush River to overtop Highway 93, one of Henderson’s main arteries.
by Hannah Yang

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Little Earth patrols might be a preview of a new style of policing

Little Earth patrols might be a preview of a new style of policing

The Little Earth of United Tribes housing complex created a community patrol the night the protests erupted over the killing of George Floyd, and they’ve been happening ever since. Residents say they are an example of what the city could look like under a new public safety system.
by Megan Burks and Kathryn Styer Martinez

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Trump seeks political shot in the arm in vaccine push

Trump seeks political shot in the arm in vaccine push

President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic put his political fate in grave jeopardy. Now he’s hoping to get credit for his administration’s aggressive push for a vaccine — and crossing his fingers one gets approved before Election Day.
by The Associated Press

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As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now

As Congress fights, analysts warn economy needs help now

As Congress and the White House resume their efforts to agree on a new economic aid package, evidence is growing that the U.S. economy is faltering. And so is concern that the government may not take the steps needed to support hiring and growth.
by The Associated Press

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$600 a week: Poverty remedy or job slayer?

$600 a week: Poverty remedy or job slayer?

The $600 weekly pandemic unemployment payments have single-handedly changed the economic equation in America as people earn more staying home than they did in the jobs they lost.
by Pallavi Gogoi

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Inside 100 days to the presidential election, 9 things that could change the race

Inside 100 days to the presidential election, 9 things that could change the race

Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump in polls, but there are still a lot of things that could change the dynamic, from the coronavirus and the economy to debates and "October surprises."
by Domenico Montanaro

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