2020
Republican Kendall Qualls opens swing district campaign against Rep. Dean Phillips, Star Tribune
What to expect at the second Democratic presidential debate, Vox
The Idiocy of Campaign Coverage, The American Prospect
Next Democratic debate ramps up the pressure on candidates, Star Tribune
Business
AT&T Hires Verizon (Excuse Me?), The American Prospect
You Might Not Get $125 From Equifax After All, Time
Congress
Top GOP Senator Warned the White House About Trump’s Choice for National Intelligence Director, Time
Senate panel to take up military nominee despite sexual misconduct allegations, Politico
DFL News
Minnesota DFL on Emergency Insulin Proposals, DFL.org
Donald Trump
As Trump dives into racial politics, suburban women recoil, MPR
Trump says he’s ‘the least racist person’ in the world, USA Today
Trump’s Recent Remarks Follow a Long History of U.S. Presidents and Racism, Time
Trump pardons, commutes sentences for 7 people, CNN
Trump may bypass protocol to name acting intelligence chief while Ratcliffe awaits confirmation, CNN
Judge dodges decision for now in Trump tax case, CNN
Trump widens war on his black critics, , NY Times
Economy
Missing Issues on the Economics of a Fed Rate Cut, Beat the Press
75 Years Ago The U.S. Dollar Became The World’s Currency. Will That Last?, NPR
Environment
Fossil fuel infrastructure affects Minnesota’s economy and environment, MinnPost
GOP
Cambridge Analytica did work for Brexit groups, says ex-staffer, Politico
McConnell defends blocking election security bill, rejects criticism he is aiding Russia, Washington Post
Trump’s Cynical War on American Citizenship, The New Republic
Health
Drug companies to pay $70 million for delaying cheaper generics, California attorney general says, CNN
The Opioid Crisis Is About More Than Corporate Greed, The New Republic
Hospitals mobilize to fight deadly superbug doctors call a “double whammy”, CBS News
Immigration
Locked up migrants and fast-track deportations: this is what Trump wants, The Guardian
Minnesota News
Minneapolis moves forward on ordinance aimed at employers who fail to pay, MPR
Beware ‘slowpokes’ in the left lane, Minnesota state law to change Aug. 1, Pioneer Press
Minnesota mother who tried to sue her trans daughter hits up the U.S. Supreme Court, City Pages
Minnesota Legislature
Gun safety laws: Minnesota can and should do better, MinnPost
News of the World
In a troubled Europe, Greece is a bright spot. Yes, Greece., MinnPost
Russian diplomat: US may be planning to pull out of nuclear test ban treaty, The Hill
China says most Muslims have been released from camps. Others say: Prove it., New York Times
Brazil Is a Bigger Threat Than Either Iran or China, The New Republic
Representative Jim Hagedorn (CD1, R)
Hagedorn unresponsive to constituents, New Ulm Journal
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar’s Senate bills steer clear of the partisan divide, Star Tribune
Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith’s staff comes to Mankato Tuesday as part of listening tour, KEYC
Trade Wars
Trump threatens to get ‘much tougher’ with China on trade, MPR
U.S. News
The battle over extending the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, explained, Vox
Capital One announces massive data breach impacting 100M customers, Bring Me The News
A hacker gained access to 100 million Capitol One credit card applications and accounts, CNN
9 questions about Puerto Rico’s political crisis you were too embarrassed to ask, Vox
America’s farmers reeling from floods, face a new problem: no water., New York Times
Upcoming DFL Events:
- July 30,
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — UPDATED: SD37 DFL Central Committee meeting, visit their Facebook page for specifics, locations change from month to month.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — Environmental Conversation with Rep. Laurie Pryor (HD48A), Rep. Patty Acomb (HD44B), Eden Prairie Mayor Ron Case and Minnetonka Council Member Deb Calvert, Cambria Room, Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- July 31, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — DNC Presidential Debate airing on CNN. Live stream on CNN.com and the CNN app for iOS and Android, as well as via the CNNgo apps for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast and Android TV.
- August 1, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340
- August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN
- August 6, 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Public Library.
- August 7
- 12:00 to 10 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- August 8
- 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- August 9, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
- August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
- August 11
- 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Carver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
- 10:30 to 11:30 AM — SD40 DFL Marching in the Long Lake Corn Days Parade, Willow Drive N and Watertown Rd, contact them for more information.
- 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
- 4:00 to 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Annual Picnic, Parker’s Lake North Picnic Shelter, 15500 County Rd 6, Plymouth, MN. Bring your appetite for food and uplifting conversation with neighbors and your Representatives. Free event, family friendly.
- August 12 — Deadline for 2019 DFL Women’s Hall of Fame Women of Distinction and Rising Star Applications, more information here.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting — Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN.
- August 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 16, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 17
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM — SD48 DFL “United in Diversity” Picnic, Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 18
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- 2:00 to 4:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 19, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.
- August 21, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- August 22, 6:00 to 8:00 PM — SD33 DFL Issues Door Knock, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Hamel, MN 55340. For more information or to RSVP, email s.holte@dflsd33.org.