Politics and Government News

Stay updated with the latest political and government news. MPR News covers local, state and national politics, providing in-depth analysis and updates on policies, elections and governmental actions.

March 10, 2020 1:56 PM

Federal court sides with House in fight over Mueller grand jury materials

Judges ordered that Democratic members of Congress may see evidence the Justice Department wanted to keep sealed. The government is expected to appeal.

by Ryan Lucas

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 10, 2020 1:31 PM

Hourlong waits prompt Democrats to bolster Fargo caucus site

Democrats moved Tuesday to bolster staffing at the largest of North Dakota's 14 caucus sites after heavy turnout forced some voters in Fargo, N.D., to wait in line as long as an hour.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 10, 2020 10:17 AM

Policast: The Legislature reacts to the new coronavirus

The Legislature reacts to the new coronavirus; conservation officers issue more warnings than citations

by Mike Mulcahy

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 10, 2020 8:59 AM

Dow surges 4.9 percent in another wild day on hopes for virus aid

Stocks are closing sharply higher on Wall Street Tuesday, adding 4.9 percent to major indexes, as hopes build for a greater response from the Trump administration to the economic threat from the coronavirus outbreak.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 10, 2020 4:00 AM

Biden expands delegate lead with Big Tuesday wins

Former Vice President Joe Biden has grabbed four Big Tuesday victories so far: Michigan, Idaho, Missouri and Mississippi.

by NPR Staff

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 10, 2020 1:00 AM

Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn on the humanitarian crisis in America

Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn speak at the Commonwealth Club of California about their new book, “Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope.”

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 9, 2020 8:02 PM

Edited Biden video portends social media challenges in 2020

The unproven claims are coming from voices on the right and left and are challenging tech platforms' response to election misinformation. President Trump retweeted one video that had been edited to make it appear Biden endorsed his reelection.

by The Associated Press

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 9, 2020 5:58 PM

Trump: Payroll tax cuts and hourly worker relief possible in coronavirus response

Trump said that top administration officials will be meeting with members of the House and Senate on Tuesday to discuss the possible payroll tax cuts and help for hourly workers.

by Bobby Allyn

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

March 9, 2020 4:45 PM

Minneapolis report: Residents want to drive less

According to a draft report released Monday, 50 percent of people surveyed say they usually drive. But they indicated they'd like to be able to walk or ride their bikes more often.

by Brandt Williams