Agriculture
PAINFUL AG RESTRUCTURING IF SINO-U.S. TRADE WAR PERSISTS, Successful Farming
Female farmers get the inside scoop on ag markets, MPR
CORN HARVEST IS 92% COMPLETE, Successful Farming
Congress
Donald Trump, House Democrats strike deal on revised trade pact with Mexico, Canada, USA Today
GOP senators worry Trump made ‘problematic’ concessions in trade deal, The Hill
Corruption Watch
In opening an investigation of the Trump campaign, the FBI felt it had reached a ‘tipping point,’ IG finds, Washington Post
FBI director pushes back on debunked conspiracy theory about 2016 election interference, ABC News
OOPS: IVANKA TRUMP HAS BEEN “PERSONAL FRIENDS” WITH CHRISTOPHER STEELE FOR YEARS, Vanity Fair
Donald Trump
With Trump, All Roads Lead to Moscow, NY Times
Donald Trump’s grand Russia conspiracy just fell apart, CNN
Trump’s comments about the IG report turn reality on its head, Vox
Trump goes on a Twitter-tantrum after Democrats announce 2 articles of impeachment against him, Insider
Donald Trump’s Impeachment
Democrats unveil 2 articles of impeachment against Trump, Politico
Articles of impeachment against President Trump unveiled, CNN
How impeachment works, Washington Post
InfoWars host who called for Obama to be lynched interrupts impeachment hearing: “Trump is innocent”, Salon
Republicans Throw A Tantrum During Second Impeachment Hearing, Huffington Post
Donald Trump’s Trade War
Trump’s trade taxes add up to $7B in costs to Americans, Politico
General Trump’s Strange Offensive in His Trade War, Center For Economic and Policy Research
Economy
U.S. Manufacturers Plan First Pullback in Investment Since 2009, Bloomberg
American Factories Demand White-Collar Education for Blue-Collar Work, Wall Street Journal
U.S. stock market snaps 3-day win streak as China tariff deadline comes in focus, Marketwatch
Education
Minnesota schools grapple with school safety concerns, parental angst, Star Tribune
Elections
Grandson Of Former President George H.W. Bush Is Running For Congress In Texas, NPR
Ex-White House Doctor Ronny Jackson Running for Texas Congressional Seat, Daily Beast
A Perennial Congressional Candidate Beloved by Trump World Was Just Arrested on Stalking Charges, Daily Beast
Environment
1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows, The Guardian
Protecting flood plains could save billions, researchers say, Star Tribune
The future of the Paris climate agreement is being decided this week, Vox
Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect, NPR
Governor Tim Walz
Minnesota Capitol rotunda to have Christmas tree for the first time in six years, Fox9
Health
ACA insurers in the Supreme Court: Why consumers should pay attention, MPR
Congress’s new plan to end surprise medical bills, explained, Vox
Immigration
More migrants from Africa are trying to reach the US through Mexico, Vox
Labor
In Wisconsin, the Teamsters Faced a Revolt from Below, In These Times
Dreamers With Shovels, American Prospect
Trump’s Labor Dept. Has Declared War on Tipped Workers, In These Times
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota forecasted budget surplus: Democratic Rep. Jeanne Poppe says what could happen with extra money, KAAL
Minnesota News
Appeals Court Strikes Down Minnesota’s Phone Stalking Law, WCCO
R.T. Rybak: Today’s politics require us to compartmentalize, Star Tribune
Despite the law, insulin is being collected and given to those in need, KARE11
Memorial services scheduled for men killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash, St. Cloud Times
Minnesota counties must decide to accept or reject new refugees, Fox9
Representative Betty McCollum (CD4, D)
The ‘almost right’ medical treatment can have devastating effects, MinnPost
Republicans
The GOP’s bottom-line Trump defense: Get over it, NBC News
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, GOP misfires on Ukraine, Mueller probe, Associated Press
‘Snowflake’ Devin Nunes Mocked For Panicking After Reporter’s Question, Huffington Post
The Truth Is No Match for Trumpworld’s Conspiratorial Frothing, The New Republic
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Democrat Stacey Abrams to Minnesotans: Watch out for voter suppression in 2020, Star Tribune
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar, Thune, 46 colleagues urge FCC to promote rural broadband, Brainerd Dispatch
SEN. AMY KLOBUCHAR: Protecting Americans’ private health data, SouthernMinn
Senator Tina Smith
St. Louis River Estuary gets $1.75 million, Duluth News Tribune
Supreme Court of the US
Justices to hear ObamaCare case with billions at stake, The Hill
U.S. News
Wisconsin high school senior opens mosque doors to shelter over 100 peers during school shooting, Daily Kos
White House Plans to Sign Trade Deal Changes With Mexico, Canada, Bloomberg
U.S. officials misled public on Afghan war, according to Washington Post, NBC News
Is Being Homeless a Choice? Trump’s Pick to Lead the Federal Agency on Homelessness Thinks So., Mother Jones
World News
Boris Johnson is playing with fire in Northern Ireland, CNN
Finland’s new parliament is dominated by women under 35, Vox
China reportedly orders state offices to remove foreign tech which could hit US firms like Microsoft, CNBC
Upcoming DFL Events:
- December 10, 5:00 PM — CANCELLED CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Edina Public Library, 5280 Grandview Sq, Edina, MN 55436, check back after the holiday for additional trainings
- December 12
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD36 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Riverwind Community Center, 2701 Northdale Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- December 18, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Holiday Party, The Nelson Home, 15440 Boulder Pointe Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided.
- December 19, 8:00 to 10:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate, Loyola Marymount. You can view on PBS stations and CNN television stations, as well as on their websites.
- December 22 through 30 — Chanukah
- December 24 — Christmas Eve
- December 25 — Christmas Day
- December 31 — New Year’s Eve
- January 1 — New Year’s Day
- January 2, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD46 DFL Central Committee Meeting, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- January 4, 1:00 PM — Stonewall DFL Annual Membership Meeting, John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Macalster College, 1600 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105. 1:00 social hour, 2:00 meeting.
- January 7
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their FaceBook page for specifics.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, Mississippi Room, 8500 W Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
- January 9, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 13
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- January 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 18, 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD37 DFL Winter Gala, Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, Dunsmore Room, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. With Rep. Dean Phillips, other speakers silent auction and live band Victoria and the Acts of Persuasion.
- January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 25, 9:00 to 10:30 AM — CD3 DFL National Delegate Selection Training, Hennepin County Library, Robert H. Rohlf Room, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- February 25, 7:00 t0 9:00 PM — Minnesota DFL Precinct Caucuses, more information as it becomes available
- March 3 — Minnesota Super Tuesday Primary, more information as it becomes available.