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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 2020 sues Washington Post, days after NY Times defamation suit

Trump 2020 sues Washington Post, days after NY Times defamation suit

In the latest salvo against media outlets, the campaign is targeting opinion pieces that invoke concerns that Donald Trump invited aid from Russia to boost his electoral fortunes.
by David Folkenflik

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Policast: Biden beats Sanders in MN's Democratic primary; voter voices from across the state

Policast: Biden beats Sanders in MN's Democratic primary; voter voices from across the state

Former Vice President Joe Biden captured about 39 percent of the Democratic vote to 30 percent for Sen. Bernie Sanders. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's exit from the field a day before the election gave Biden a boost.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Biden wins Minnesota presidential primary, in wake of Klobuchar endorsement

Biden wins Minnesota presidential primary, in wake of Klobuchar endorsement

Former Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota’s presidential primary Tuesday, propelled by the endorsement of Sen. Amy Klobuchar to an unexpected victory over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9

Tensions rise as U.S. death toll from coronavirus reaches 9

Tensions over how to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus escalated Tuesday in the United States as the death toll climbed to nine and lawmakers expressed doubts about the government's ability to ramp up testing fast enough to deal with the crisis.
by The Associated Press

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MN secretary of state: Staffer's 'lapse' led to partisan website link

MN secretary of state: Staffer's 'lapse' led to partisan website link

The agency’s website on Tuesday briefly redirected users seeking polling locations to a liberal political action committee website. “I deeply regret this error,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon.
by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

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