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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.

Two Minnesota first-term Democratic reps want impeachment investigation of Trump

Two Minnesota first-term Democratic reps want impeachment investigation of Trump

DFL U.S. Rep. Angie Craig said Monday that impeachment proceedings should begin “immediately, fairly and impartially.” It was a change from what she said Saturday. DFL U.S Rep. Dean Phillips also moved toward supporting impeachment hearings.
by Brian Bakst

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Klobuchar charts moderate course in Iowa as new poll results are released

Klobuchar charts moderate course in Iowa as new poll results are released

As the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates examined new poll numbers and stated their case to Iowa voters over the weekend, Sen. Amy Klobuchar continued campaigning on a moderate path — even though she balks at that label.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Trump returns to the U.N. this week facing growing unease about U.S. leadership

Trump returns to the U.N. this week facing growing unease about U.S. leadership

A year ago, President Trump was laughed at during his address to the U.N. General Assembly. This year, he'll face an audience of world leaders increasingly unclear about America's role in the world.
by Franco Ordoñez

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U.N. climate summit sets stage for new national emissions promises

U.N. climate summit sets stage for new national emissions promises

Humanity is not on track to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting to discuss promises they made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
by Rebecca Hersher

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Intelligence Squared debate: Shifting power in the Middle East

Intelligence Squared debate: Shifting power in the Middle East

An Intelligence Squared US debate in which foreign policy experts debate three motions: Trump is right on Saudi Arabia; The world is safer without the Iran nuclear deal; and Turkey is an asset to NATO.
by MPR News Staff

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'Deficit of trust': At U.N., leaders of a warming world gather

'Deficit of trust': At U.N., leaders of a warming world gather

The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week facing an undeniable backdrop: rising tensions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan and increasing nationalism, inequality and intolerance.
by The Associated Press

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Trump suggests he spoke about Biden with Ukraine's president

Trump suggests he spoke about Biden with Ukraine's president

President Trump suggested Sunday that he spoke about former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's son in a summer phone call with Ukraine's new leader, as Democrats pressed for investigations into whether Trump improperly used his office.
by The Associated Press

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