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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 refuses to commit to accept election results if he loses

Trump refuses to commit to accept election results if he loses

President Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming presidential election, recalling a similar threat he made weeks before the 2016 vote. “I have to see. Look ... I have to see,” Trump said during a wide-ranging interview on "Fox News Sunday."
by The Associated Press

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In tributes, John Lewis remembered as an American hero

In tributes, John Lewis remembered as an American hero

People across the country are remembering Congressman John Lewis as a man who embodied the best of American ideals and as a stalwart champion for civil rights. “John’s work and his history and commitment will serve as a model for other young, Black activists," said Minnesota civil rights leader Josie Johnson.
by Matthew S. Schwartz and MPR News Staff

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John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime congressman, dies at 80

John Lewis, civil rights icon and longtime congressman, dies at 80

John Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.
by Kelsey Snell and Audie Cornish

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Walz says a mask mandate is the right call, but he's waiting for more GOP support

Walz says a mask mandate is the right call, but he's waiting for more GOP support

The governor talked with Morning Editon host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the possibility of a mask mandate, and shared some discussion on whether the Legislature can reach an agreement on police reform during the special Legislative session, and what variables he’s weighing on how the school year will be handled during the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Trump redirects foreign aid agency to work on pandemic. Congress has questions

Trump redirects foreign aid agency to work on pandemic. Congress has questions

President Trump gave a foreign aid agency an unusual task: give loans to domestic companies to help refill the depleted U.S. medical stockpile. House appropriators want an independent review.
by Franco Ordoñez

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Lawmakers leverage defense bill to address police reform, racial injustice

Lawmakers leverage defense bill to address police reform, racial injustice

Congress will vote next week on the annual defense bill. After failing to pass police reform, some lawmakers see a chance to revive the debate about discrimination, but a presidential veto looms.
by Claudia Grisales

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To improve policing, Moorhead adds a counselor to the force

To improve policing, Moorhead adds a counselor to the force

Many police departments employ mental health professionals or social workers who work alongside officers and interact directly with the public. The Moorhead Police Department is tweaking that approach — it’s embedding a mental health professional to focus on the well-being of its officers. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote. Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota

Don’t let COVID-19 stop your vote. Here’s how to vote by mail in Minnesota

The coronavirus is posing unprecedented challenges for the 2020 election. But most Minnesotans hoping to cast a ballot can do so without going any farther than the closest mailbox.
by Jiwon Choi and Cody Nelson

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