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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's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

Trump's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

President Donald Trump often cites the coronavirus case fatality rate, saying it is more important than the number of cases or deaths. But medical experts say it's not a good way to measure the pandemic.
by Tamara Keith

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In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hot spots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
by Anya Kamenetz

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China orders U.S. to close its consulate in Chengdu

China orders U.S. to close its consulate in Chengdu

China's Foreign Ministry ordered the U.S. Embassy in Beijing to shutter one of its five consulates in mainland China. The U.S. ordered China to close its consulate in Houston earlier this week.
by Emily Feng

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U.S.-Canada asylum treaty unconstitutional, judge finds, citing 'cruel' U.S. behavior

U.S.-Canada asylum treaty unconstitutional, judge finds, citing 'cruel' U.S. behavior

For years, refugees seeking asylum at the official ports of entry on the Canadian border have been turned back. But now a judge rules U.S. treatment of the returned refugees violates human rights.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Citing virus, Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention

Citing virus, Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention

President Donald Trump says he has canceled the bulk of the Republican National Convention scheduled for Florida next month, citing a “flare-up” of the coronavirus. Trump’s formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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'I could not allow that to stand': Ocasio-Cortez rebukes Republican for vulgar insult

'I could not allow that to stand': Ocasio-Cortez rebukes Republican for vulgar insult

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., addressed a public confrontation she had with Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., earlier this week. She said her family "did not raise me to accept abuse from men."
by Barbara Sprunt

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In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

Voters there missed the fine print and the elections staff was overwhelmed. As November nears, a by-mail vote surge — due to virus safety — will spotlight the ballot counting in other presidential battleground states with slim voting margins.

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