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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.

Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win

Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win

Elizabeth Warren made a vigorous case for a female president and stood behind her accusation suggesting sexism by progressive rival Bernie Sanders Tuesday night in a tense Democratic debate that raised gender as a key issue in the sprint to Iowa’s presidential caucuses.
by The Associated Press

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Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea

Former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn has filed court papers to withdraw his guilty plea. He says federal prosecutors acted in “bad faith" and breached their deal with him.
by The Associated Press

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Live blog: NPR analysis and coverage of the Democratic debate

Live blog: NPR analysis and coverage of the Democratic debate

Six Democratic presidential candidates are debating in Iowa on Tuesday, less than three weeks from the caucuses there. NPR reporters are providing background and analysis of the candidates' remarks in real time.
by NPR Staff

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Wisconsin appeals court puts voter rolls purge on hold

Wisconsin appeals court puts voter rolls purge on hold

A Wisconsin appeals court on Tuesday put on hold an order to immediately remove up to 209,000 names from the state's voter registration rolls, handing Democrats who had fought the move a victory in the battleground state.
by The Associated Press

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Audit: Controls fall short in Minnesota's medical cannabis program

Audit: Controls fall short in Minnesota's medical cannabis program

While tighter controls are needed, the Office of Legislative Auditor said it found no signs of fraud in the initial enrollment of patients in the state registry that makes people eligible to purchase medical cannabis from 16 dispensaries across Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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Policast: A legislative look-ahead from the Senate GOP and going on a 'disinfo diet'

On today’s edition we hear from Senate GOP leaders about their priorities for the upcoming legislative session and learn more about what we all can do as information consumers to avoid sharing falsehoods this election year.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate

Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate

Speaker Nancy Pelosi met privately Tuesday at the Capitol with her Democratic caucus to discuss the timetable. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate on Tuesday scoffing at the House's “bizarro” impeachment strategy.
by The Associated Press

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