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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 appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities
by Vanessa Romo

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With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

With an election on the horizon, older adults get help spotting fake news

Middle and high schools have been adding courses about how to spot fake news. Older adults also struggle to sort disinformation online, but there are fewer resources tackling the problem.
by Sam Gringlas

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Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Debate takeaways: Bernie bruised but not broken

Everyone ganged up on Bernie Sanders during the latest Democratic presidential debate. But Mike Bloomberg didn't get away unscathed. Elizabeth Warren struggled to differentiate herself from Sanders. And moderate Democrats still can't seem to agree on a strategy to slow the front-runner's momentum.
by The Associated Press

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Democrats debate ahead of South Carolina primary

Democrats debate ahead of South Carolina primary

Bernie Sanders is under pressure from many rivals for the cost of his agenda, his past record on guns, whether his nomination would cost the Democratic Party seats in Congress, as well as other issues.
by NPR Staff

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'Momma on a mission' backs Walz's call for farm safety money

'Momma on a mission' backs Walz's call for farm safety money

Gov. Tim Walz has proposed more funding to reduce farm accidents by reimbursing farmers who retrofit their tractors and grain bins with safety equipment. He was joined at a news conference by Michele Gran, the mother of Landon Gran, who was 18 when he died in a grain bin accident last August.
by The Associated Press

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Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

Trump says Sotomayor, Ginsburg should recuse themselves from cases involving him

The president's remarks came in apparent reference to a dissent by Justice Sotomayor who wrote that the government had claimed "one emergency after another" to seek an "unprecedented number of" stays.
by Krishnadev Calamur

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5 things to watch for in Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic debate

5 things to watch for in Tuesday's South Carolina Democratic debate

A lot is on the line in the 2020 primary debate. It might be the last chance for moderates to slow Bernie Sanders' momentum. And who comes out better — Joe Biden or Michael Bloomberg? Here's a guide.
by Domenico Montanaro

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