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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.

The ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems in port, the NTSB says

The ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems in port, the NTSB says

The huge container ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems the day before it left the Port of Baltimore, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by federal investigators.
by Joel Rose

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The cross examination of Michael Cohen, Trump’s ex-fixer, has begun in New York trial

The cross examination of Michael Cohen, Trump’s ex-fixer, has begun in New York trial

Cohen once boasted of being Donald Trump’s “protector” but now he is testifying to lying for Trump’s benefit, including about payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election.
by Ximena Bustillo

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Minnesota lawmakers back $12M for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River

Minnesota lawmakers back $12M for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River

The DNR will partner with federal agencies to design and install the barrier at Lock and Dam No. 5 near Winona to keep invasive carp from swimming upstream on the Mississippi. The funding bill is headed to Gov. Tim Walz for his likely signature.
by Kirsti Marohn

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For more than 25 years, Betty Folliard has pushed Minnesota to adopt the equal rights amendment

For more than 25 years, Betty Folliard has pushed Minnesota to adopt the equal rights amendment

Betty Folliard has had her eyes on the ERA prize since she began serving in the House in 1997. After leaving the House in 2003, Folliard has continued her quest to amend the state constitution.
by Regina Medina

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Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles

Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles

President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles.
by Asma Khalid

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Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia

Blinken visits Ukraine to tout U.S. support for Kyiv's fight against Russia

On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will reaffirm the Biden administration's commitment to Ukraine's defense and long-term security, U.S. officials said.
by The Associated Press

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