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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.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into self-isolation after doctor tests positive for virus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel goes into self-isolation after doctor tests positive for virus

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has gone into quarantine after being informed that a doctor who administered a vaccine to her has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Economic rescue plan balloons past $1 trillion as talks resume in Washington

Economic rescue plan balloons past $1 trillion as talks resume in Washington

Negotiators from Congress and the White House resumed top-level talks Saturday on a ballooning $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package, urged by President Trump to strike a deal to steady a nation thoroughly upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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Politics Friday: Sen. Tina Smith talks federal response to coronavirus

Politics Friday: Sen. Tina Smith talks federal response to coronavirus

How are the U.S. House and Senate working together to provide relief to worried and financially vulnerable Americans? Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith talked about how things are going on Capitol Hill and what we might expect in the way of COVID-19 response in the coming weeks.
by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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New restrictions coming on travel between U.S., Mexico

New restrictions coming on travel between U.S., Mexico

The U.S. and Mexico have been working on plans to limit cross-border traffic, according to officials on both sides of the border. The plan is expected to look much like restrictions already announced on all-but-essential travel and trade between the U.S. and Canada.
by The Associated Press

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Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced the decision in a tweet Friday saying that at President Trump's direction "we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties."
by The Associated Press

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Senator asks for ethics probe into his own stock sales

Senator asks for ethics probe into his own stock sales

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr is asking for an ethics probe in response to criticism that he sold off as much as $1.7 million in stocks just before the market dropped in February amid coronavirus fears.
by The Associated Press

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