Congress
Pelosi allies Peterson and McCollum gain new power in Democratic House, MPR
Oversight launches major drug pricing investigation, The Hill
Ex-lawmakers ‘scrambling and looking’ for lobbying gigs, Politico
‘In God We Trust’ – the bills Christian nationalists hope will ‘protect religious freedom’, The Guardian
Economy
We Don’t Need More Moral Elites. We Need Less Powerful Ones., NY Mag
Robert Samuelson Ignores Role of Hedge Fund Magnate Eddie Lampert in Sears Decline, Beat The Press
Environment
Conservationist’s View: New Congress must prioritize public lands, waters, Duluth News Tribune
GOP
King not worried about backlash over racist comments as GOP silent over next steps, CNN
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is going to Canada for surgery, Courier Journal
Governor Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, supporters celebrate at inaugural party, Star Tribune
Gov. Walz: Decision On Proceeding With Line 3 Lawsuit Will Be His, WCCO
Dear Gov. Walz, Thanks for your agenda; here’s ours, St. Cloud Times
Labor
Here’s Why LA Teachers Are Walking Out in a Historic Strike, In These Times
This Is One of the Most Important Legal Battles for Labor in Decades, In These Times
Minnesota DFL News
Minnesota DFL Names New Executive Director
Minnesota Legislature
Freshmen House members prep for Iron Range visits, Southernminn.com
Legislative leaders agree on many priorities but differ on paid family leave and taxes during a TwinWest Chamber discussion in St. Louis Park, Sun Sailor
The fight over gun legislation at the Minnesota Capitol might be a preview of the fight over pretty much everything at the Capitol, MinnPost
MinnesotaCare for all? Lawmakers pitch a way to broaden health coverage, Star Tribune
Minnesota News
Only 661 days until the 2020 election — and Minnesota activists are busy, Star Tribune
Longtime head of Metro Transit ousted in leadership shake-up at Metropolitan Council, Star Tribune
Minneapolis News
‘Public trust will continue to be paramount in terms of how I lead’: a Q&A with Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, MinnPost
Mueller Investigation
Trump-Putin meeting: Top Democrat says he’s considering subpoena for interpreter’s notes, USA Today
William Barr, President Trump’s Nominee for Attorney General, Says Mueller Report Should Be Made Public, Time
News of the World
2 firefighters dead, 47 injured after Paris bakery blast, French authorities say, USA Today
France commits more than $1B to help rebuild Iraq, The Hill
Theresa May refuses to rule out Brexit article 50 extension, The Guardian
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar Co-Sponsored Bill Giving Federal Govt Workers Back Pay After Shutdown Passes Senate, KVRR
Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Smith Calls For Government Shutdown To End, WCCO
Supreme Court of the US
Supreme Court refuses to review legality of Whitaker as acting AG, The Hill
Trump
Shutdown tests farmers’ loyalty as Trump visits their annual convention, Politico
Trump: ‘I never worked for Russia. It’s just a hoax’, The Guardian
Judge freezes Trump administration contraception rule, Politico
Trump lashed out at Mulvaney during meeting with Democrats, CNN
Trump Government Shutdown
Shutdown hits Minn. workers as paychecks show $0, Mesabi Daily News
GOP Senator: National Emergency Won’t Get Wall Built, Grand Rapids Herald Review
Five ways the government shutdown could end – and why they probably won’t happen, USA Today
President Trump Says He Won’t Declare a National Emergency to Get His Border Wall, Time
Upcoming DFL Events
- January 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- January 16
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 17
- 6:00 to 7:30 PM — SD46 Town Hall, St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis, MN 55416, hosted by Sen. Ron Latz, Rep. Cheryl Youakim and Rep. Ryan Winkler
- January 18
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- January 19
- 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Southshore Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Shorewood, MN
- January 21 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- January 22
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Executive Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- January 25
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- January 29
- 6:30 to 7:30 PM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM — SD49 Town Hall, Edina City Hall, 4801 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424, with Sen. Melisa Franzen, Rep. Heather Edelson and Rep. Steve Elkins
- January 30
- 6:30 to 7:30 PM — Rep. Kelly Morrison (HD33B) Listening Session, Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN
- January 31
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Trivia Night, party room, Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies, 8061 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Join them for pizza and drinks at our first ever trivia night! $15 per person or $25 per couple. Covers pizza and one drink ticket.
- February 2
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- February 5
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MNDFLSD37/events/?ref=page_internal
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, Mississippi Room
- February 6
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- February 8
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.
- February 10
- 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact SD40 DFL for more information
- February 11
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chamber, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- February 12
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, more information as it becomes available
- February 13
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD45 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Crystal City Hall, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- February 14 — Valentine’s Day
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Exclesior Blvd
- February 15
- 12:00 to 1:00 PM —Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schaefer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance at the corner of Brookdale Blvd. and Xerxes Avenue in Brooklyn Park. Join him if you can.