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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.

U.S. orders China's Houston consulate to close

U.S. orders China's Houston consulate to close

The State Department, in a statement early Wednesday morning, said the move is "in order to protect American intellectual property and American's (sic) private information."
by Emily Feng

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Humankind documentary: The Right to Vote — a history of voting rights in America

Humankind documentary: The Right to Vote — a history of voting rights in America

Humankind documentary, “The Right to Vote: a history of voting rights in America,” explores the long and controversial history of America's decisions about who gets to vote.
by MPR News Staff

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Democrats say policing bill is just first step

Democrats say policing bill is just first step

A police accountability bill passed by the House and Senate early Tuesday morning is just a first step, DFL legislative leaders said, but Republican leaders said any further changes would need to wait until next year.
by Tim Pugmire

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In reversal, Trump urges mask use, warns coronavirus pandemic will get worse

In reversal, Trump urges mask use, warns coronavirus pandemic will get worse

President Trump took to the White House briefing room to praise his administration's response to the virus that has killed more than 140,000 Americans so far. In a reversal of his recent statements and tone, he acknowledged the severity of the pandemic and urged Americans to comply with preventative measures.
by Alana Wise

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Seeking suburban votes, Trump targets rule to combat racial bias in housing

Seeking suburban votes, Trump targets rule to combat racial bias in housing

The president has been talking a lot about suburbs lately, in particular about an Obama-era rule to limit housing discrimination. It appears to be a fear-based tactic to win swing voters.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research

U.S. accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research

Hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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With no final say, Trump wants to change who counts for dividing up Congress' seats

With no final say, Trump wants to change who counts for dividing up Congress' seats

The president is calling for unauthorized immigrants to be excluded from census numbers used to divide seats in Congress. The Constitution says the count must include every person living in the U.S.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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In his own words: John Lewis on civil rights and his life's work

In his own words: John Lewis on civil rights and his life's work

This hour, we remember Rep. John Lewis by listening to his own words. Lewis spoke at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival about civil rights, equal justice and his life’s work. He died on Friday, at the age of 80.
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