Politics and Government News

Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved
Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of Moldova’s president. It’s the latest example of the Cameo app being used for an apparent political propaganda operation.
Muslim leaders urge Minnesotans not to vote for Biden in March primary
The Abandon Biden campaign wants Minnesotans to vote “uncommitted” to pressure President Joe Biden into changing his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries
Biden has one remaining challenger, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who has done little to slow Biden's path to the nomination. Trump has now won six presidential contests for the GOP nomination. His remaining major challenger – former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley – has not won a single contest so far.
Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project
Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
Minnesota’s 2024 precinct caucuses are Tuesday. Here’s how to participate
Minnesota’s precinct caucuses start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27. The caucuses are a place to elect local party officers and delegates to the state convention. They are also a place for party members and supporters to present different ideas and issues.