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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.

Parts of U.S. could relax some coronavirus mitigation before May, Trump says

Parts of U.S. could relax some coronavirus mitigation before May, Trump says

Trump teased that some states might be able to re-open in some form or change their practices before May 1. But he said federal guidelines on social distancing would stay in effect until then.
by Philip Ewing

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Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

Takeaways from Wisconsin’s primary election during a pandemic

In a move decided by the U.S. Supreme Court, Wisconsin held its primary election during a global pandemic. We turn to a journalist who covered the election to look at results and what may be ahead if the pandemic continues into the fall.
by Kerri Miller, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

Who will advise Trump on reopening the U.S.? White House to set new pandemic council

President Trump said he would announce on Tuesday who would help him decided when to ease up on social distancing guidelines meant to mitigate the public health impact of coronavirus. Watch Tuesday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing live around 4 p.m.
by Philip Ewing

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Trump officials ask to delay census data for voting districts, House seats

Trump officials ask to delay census data for voting districts, House seats

The Census Bureau is asking Congress to change the legal deadlines for numbers used to redistribute congressional seats and Electoral College votes, as well as data used to redraw voting districts.
by Hansi Lo Wang

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Voters reject Trump's pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race; Biden wins Democratic primary

Voters reject Trump's pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race; Biden wins Democratic primary

The absentee-ballot-fueled victory by liberal Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky was a huge win for Democrats. It reduced conservative control of the court to 4-3, giving liberals a chance to take control in 2023.
by The Associated Press

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