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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.

Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster

Southwest is changing how it boards planes, but don’t expect it to be faster

Southwest Airlines is expected to say more this week about its major change to assigned seats. It’s part of a larger shift across the industry to maximize revenue, even if it makes boarding slower.
by Joel Rose

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Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough

Boeing said Monday it made a “best and final offer” to striking machinists, but the workers' union said the proposal isn't good enough and there won't be a ratification vote before Boeing's deadline.
by The Associated Press

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A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump

A state senator has thwarted a GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump

A Republican effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for former President Donald Trump appeared doomed Monday when a state lawmaker denied backers his crucial support for the move.
by The Associated Press

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Trump says he wouldn’t run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time

Trump says he wouldn’t run for president again in 2028 if he loses this time

When asked whether he would run again in four years if his current presidential bid is unsuccessful, Trump said “I don’t see that at all.” He would be 82 in 2028 — a year older than Biden is now.
by Rachel Treisman

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Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar with comfortable lead in U.S. Senate race

Minnesota Poll: Klobuchar with comfortable lead in U.S. Senate race

Incumbent Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar leads Republican challenger Royce White in Minnesota’s Senate race according to a new poll conducted last week for MPR News, KARE 11 and the Minnesota Star Tribune.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Minnesota Poll: Harris up on Trump but not by much as Democratic enthusiasm spikes

Minnesota Poll: Harris up on Trump but not by much as Democratic enthusiasm spikes

MPR News/KARE 11/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll puts Democratic nominee Kamala Harris ahead of Republican nominee Donald Trump in a race that is still close. But Trump’s prior enthusiasm advantage has disappeared.
by Mark Zdechlik

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EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.
by Camila Domonoske

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