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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.

Mississippi takes step toward dropping Confederate emblem from flag

Mississippi takes step toward dropping Confederate emblem from flag

Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into applause Saturday as lawmakers took the first steps toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

Drivers' testing lines persist, but MN officials say COVID-19 backlog going down

If you have to take a Minnesota driving knowledge test, bring a lawn chair and a good book. The state Driver and Vehicle Services continues to work through a big backlog of license renewals and tests into the system.
by Peter Cox

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Poll: Trump disapproval hits all-time high and he trails Biden by 8

Poll: Trump disapproval hits all-time high and he trails Biden by 8

Just 40 percent of Americans approve of the job President Trump is doing and 58 percent disapprove, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading in a general election matchup.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.
by Brian Bakst

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Attorney General Barr says DOJ acts independent of Trump interests

Attorney General Barr says DOJ acts independent of Trump interests

In a wide-ranging NPR interview, William Barr defended the Justice Department amid accusations of political interference, including recently in the case of ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.
by Alana Wise and Miles Parks

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