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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 greenlights sanctions against International Criminal Court investigators

Trump greenlights sanctions against International Criminal Court investigators

The ICC recently announced it was looking into war crimes allegations against the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now, the Trump administration is pushing back with an executive order targeting ICC staff.
by Colin Dwyer

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Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

Milley says he was wrong to accompany Trump on church walk

"My presence in that moment and in that environment created a perception of the military involved in domestic politics," said Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's top military officer. "As a commissioned uniformed officer, it was a mistake that I have learned from, and I sincerely hope we all can learn from it."
by The Associated Press

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U.S. hits 2 million coronavirus cases as many states see a surge of patients

U.S. hits 2 million coronavirus cases as many states see a surge of patients

New cases are rising in at least 20 states, even as restrictions on daily life continue to ease. The U.S. total represents more than 25 percent of the confirmed cases worldwide.
by Bill Chappell and Rob Stein

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Minneapolis police chief to pull out of union negotiations

Minneapolis police chief to pull out of union negotiations

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced Wednesday that the city aims to withdraw from negotiations over the police union’s contract, but labor law experts say it’s not within the city’s authority, and would likely trigger a court battle.
by Jon Collins

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Fraternal Order of Police president: 'We all agree that we need to have some reform'

Fraternal Order of Police president: 'We all agree that we need to have some reform'

Patrick Yoes, who leads the nation's largest police union, says his responsibility is to ensure "quality law enforcement" nationwide. Critics, however, say police unions are stifling reform.
by Christianna Silva

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Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

Supreme Court upholds Minneapolis sick time ordinance

The state Supreme Court rejected an appeal by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and upheld a requirement for paid sick leave for employees in Minneapolis, even those who work for businesses based outside of the city.
by David H. Montgomery

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The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway

The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway

Companies can borrow money from the Federal Reserve under its new lending programs. It's been good for the stock market, but the central bank's effort to help the economy has had lopsided results.
by Jim Zarroli

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Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

Ex-judge says push to dismiss Flynn case is abuse of power

A former federal judge appointed to review the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn said there was evidence of a “gross abuse” of prosecutorial power and that the request should be denied.
by The Associated Press

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