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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.

Treasury withholding $679M in virus relief funds for tribes

The money is part of $8 billion that Congress set aside for tribes. The federal rescue package was approved in late March with a deadline for the funding to be distributed to tribes by April 26. The payments were delayed as the Treasury Department grappled with methodology.
by The Associated Press

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In 'Exercise Of Power' Robert Gates says presidents too often rely on the military

In 'Exercise Of Power' Robert Gates says presidents too often rely on the military

In his latest book, the former defense secretary says some matters more often than not call for other elements of American power: diplomacy or foreign aid or clear strategic communications.
by Tom Bowman

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Grim blame game over COVID-19 deaths in besieged nursing homes

Grim blame game over COVID-19 deaths in besieged nursing homes

A grim blame game with partisan overtones is breaking out over COVID-19 deaths among nursing home residents. They are a tiny slice of the population but a shockingly high proportion of Americans who have perished in the pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Rethinking police: How Camden, N.J., reimagined its force

Rethinking police: How Camden, N.J., reimagined its force

It was seven years ago when civic leaders disbanded the city police department and started anew. Former Chief Scott Thomson says the focus today is on police engagement with the community, and deescalation when problems arise. Critics say the new agenda comes with more patrols and more surveillance, and that's the opposite of protesters' demand for less policing.
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What federal police reform could include — and what the sticking points may be

What federal police reform could include — and what the sticking points may be

After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms, but when it comes to sweeping national change, it's not clear how far Washington will go.
by Domenico Montanaro

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Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?

Young activists pour energy into protests, but what about the election?

With a presidential campaign and historic demonstrations unfolding, the country's youngest voters and activists are navigating the power of direct action versus electoral politics in real time.
by Sam Gringlas

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Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Lawmakers hear pleas to transform policing

Minnesota lawmakers considering wide-ranging legislation to change police training and procedures in the state, in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, heard hours of public testimony Saturday.
by MPR News Staff

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With cadets social distancing and a backdrop of tensions, Trump speaks at West Point

With cadets social distancing and a backdrop of tensions, Trump speaks at West Point

Cadets donned masks and sat six feet apart as the president delivered a commencement address, amid tensions with military leaders over his response to nationwide protests over police violence.
by Jason Slotkin

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