Politics and Government News

Stay updated with the latest political and government news. MPR News covers local, state and national politics, providing in-depth analysis and updates on policies, elections and governmental actions.

Speedy cross-border work by Minnesota’s MMIR Office credited with quick return of First Nations woman to Canada
Feb. 14 has dual significance. It’s Valentine’s Day, but also a day of remembrance to honor missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. It’s also a day to celebrate triumphs.
Concerns over mass deportations lead to ‘Know Your Rights‘ discussion in Brooklyn Center
Amid concerns over the Trump Administration’s plans for mass deportations, nearly three dozen people who live in Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center attended a panel discussion Wednesday night to ask questions about how to respond if ICE shows up at a home or workplace, and also asked about the role of police when it comes to immigration enforcement. 
At McMahon’s confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial
In her confirmation hearing, Linda McMahon handled tough questions from Democrats, and affirmed President Trump’s plans to shrink, and potentially eliminate, the department.
Minneapolis City Council postpones proposal to move violence prevention funds to county
After a lengthy and sometimes heated discussion, the Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to indefinitely postpone a proposal to have Hennepin County temporarily oversee two of the city’s violence intervention programs.
A look at who might run for Sen. Tina Smith’s seat in the Senate
With Sen. Tina Smith’s announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2026, politicians on both sides of the aisle are eying her seat. Here are some of those who say they plan to run — or are at least considering it.
What Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement means for Minnesota politics in 2026
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced she wouldn’t seek reelection on Thursday, opening a big field on both sides to replace her in 2026.
Sen. Ted Cruz’s list of ’woke’ science includes self-driving cars and solar eclipses
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says the National Science Foundation has given money to thousands of “woke DEI” studies. Researchers say that’s misrepresenting science and disparaging important research.