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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: Coronavirus guidance includes avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people

Trump: Coronavirus guidance includes avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people

President Trump announced new coronavirus guidelines Monday, recommending that all Americans avoid groups of more than 10 people, discretionary travel, as well as eating and drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts. He also said schools are recommended to close.
by Brian Naylor and Roberta Rampton

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No matter what some public officials say, the message you need to hear is 'stay home'

No matter what some public officials say, the message you need to hear is 'stay home'

Discordant messages underscore the immense challenges conveying common messages during a public health crisis, one that has happened time and again as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has swept across the country.
by ProPublica Staff

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Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 54 confirmed cases, events with 50+ people should be canceled

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 54 confirmed cases, events with 50+ people should be canceled

At least 13 counties have reported cases, but most are in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Over the weekend, health officials marked a milestone in the virus’ movement, identifying the state’s first three cases of community transmission.
by MPR News Staff

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4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

The first one-on-one debate between the two men was supposed to be in Arizona, one of four states voting in the Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday. But it took place in a TV studio instead.
by Domenico Montanaro

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'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their criticism of President Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus but diverging in how they would confront the spiraling public health and economic crisis.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
by The Associated Press

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