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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.

Gun safety group plans to spend $1M to flip MN Senate

Gun safety group plans to spend $1M to flip MN Senate

A major gun control group with ties to Michael Bloomberg plans to spend at least $1 million to try to flip the Minnesota Senate to Democratic control and keep the Minnesota House in the hands of lawmakers who back its positions. 
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota AG's office settles with Frontier Communications

Minnesota AG's office settles with Frontier Communications

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says his office has settled an investigation into possible deceptive practices in Frontier Communications' billing and sale of internet services. Frontier agreed to fully disclose its prices for internet service to new customers before they take service.
by The Associated Press

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MN Senate GOP tries again to end COVID-19 emergency

MN Senate GOP tries again to end COVID-19 emergency

Minnesota lawmakers were back in St. Paul Monday for the start of another special session triggered by DFL Gov. Tim Walz wanting to extend a peacetime emergency to address COVID-19. Senate Republicans again tried to end the governor’s emergency powers, but House Democrats back the governor.
by Tim Pugmire

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Trump again casts doubt on Fauci as COVID-19 cases surge

Trump again casts doubt on Fauci as COVID-19 cases surge

President Trump shares a tweet from game show host Chuck Woolery, who claimed the CDC is lying about the coronavirus pandemic to hurt the president in November's election.
by Barbara Sprunt, Tamara Keith, Franco Ordoñez and Alana Wise

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Second special session starts without deal on to-do list

Second special session starts without deal on to-do list

Minnesota lawmakers are back at the Capitol for the start of the summer’s second special session after the first one flamed out. Legislators will resume their debates over policing practices, borrowing for state-backed construction and the coronavirus.
by Brian Bakst

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