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Politics and Government

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.

Setbacks for Trump's drive to lower prescription drug costs

Setbacks for Trump's drive to lower prescription drug costs

After two setbacks this week, President Trump is now focusing his drive to curb drug costs on congressional efforts aimed at helping people on Medicare and younger generations covered by workplace plans.
by Associated Press

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House panel authorizes subpoenas tied to Mueller report

House panel authorizes subpoenas tied to Mueller report

The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to authorize subpoenas for 12 people mentioned in special counsel Robert Mueller's report, including President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
by Associated Press

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Two deputy commissioners leaving DHS

The departures of deputy commissioners Chuck Johnson and Claire Wilson were confirmed Thursday in an emailed statement from DHS Commissioner Tony Lourey.
by Briana Bierschbach

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‘Tonight Show’ rebate puts focus on Snowbate rules

‘Tonight Show’ rebate puts focus on Snowbate rules

A state agency said it was working with Minnesota’s Film and TV Board to craft new guidelines for an incentive program. Meanwhile, a GOP lawmaker said more scrutiny of a $266,000 rebate to the ‘Tonight Show’ is needed.
by Brian Bakst

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U.S. poised to begin immigration enforcement operation this weekend

U.S. poised to begin immigration enforcement operation this weekend

The operation, which is sparking outrage and concern among immigrant advocates, would target people with final orders of removal, including families whose immigration cases had been fast-tracked by judges in 10 major cities.
by The Associated Press

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Trump drops demand to add citizenship question to census

Trump drops demand to add citizenship question to census

President Trump abandoned his controversial bid to inject a citizenship question into next year's census Thursday, instead directing federal agencies to try to compile the information using existing databases.
by The Associated Press

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Taxpayers helped fund 'Tonight Show' Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota

Taxpayers helped fund 'Tonight Show' Super Bowl broadcast from Minnesota

Jimmy Fallon sprinkled Minnesota references throughout his "Tonight Show" remote broadcast after the 2018 Super Bowl. Minnesota gave the show almost $267,000 despite some misgivings about the subsidy.
by Brian Bakst

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