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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.

Biden snags support from prominent Muslim American officials

Biden snags support from prominent Muslim American officials

Several prominent Muslim American elected officials endorsed Joe Biden for president in a letter organized by Emgage Action ahead of an online summit that starts Monday and features the presumptive Democratic nominee.
by The Associated Press

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As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

President Donald Trump met with GOP congressional leaders, who are pushing for a much smaller relief package than Democrats. Citing TV ratings, Trump said he would resume daily press briefings.
by Brian Naylor

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Lawmakers: Deal near on police changes

Lawmakers: Deal near on police changes

With a special session of the Legislature due to end Monday, leading lawmakers said they were close to a deal on police accountability measures. Other agreements, notably on a public works construction bill, were not in sight.
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota House GOP: No deal on bonding or policing bills

Minnesota House GOP: No deal on bonding or policing bills

Minnesota House Republican leaders said Monday they won't provide the votes needed to pass a $1.9 billion public construction projects bill, and that they won't back a package of police accountability measures either.
by The Associated Press

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Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week.
by Deirdre Walsh and Domenico Montanaro

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'Like adding gasoline': Oregon officials blast Trump response to Portland protests

'Like adding gasoline': Oregon officials blast Trump response to Portland protests

Oregon officials are lashing out at President Trump for sending federal agents into Portland amid the ongoing protests against police brutality and racism. Both the governor and Portland's mayor told NPR the administration's actions are nothing more than political theater.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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