2020
Amy McGrath Announces Her Run for Mitch McConnell’s Senate Seat: ‘Somebody Needs to Stand Up to Him’, Time
5 things to know about Amy McGrath vs. Mitch McConnell in the 2020 Kentucky Senate race, USA Today
Trump’s base is not enough, and his own advisers know it, Washington Post
CNN debuts new polling standards as 2020 race heats up, CNN
Big Business
Rising heat stress could cost 80 million jobs by 2030 – U.N., Workday Minnesota
Census
Barr sees a way for census to legally ask about citizenship, Star Tribune
Why Trump will likely lose the census citizenship fight, Politico
Economy
US stocks fall in early trading, extending recent losses, Star Tribune
The Four Biggest Conservative Lies About Inequality, The American Prospect
The Age of Global Supply Chains Is in Trouble, Bloomberg
Global recession risks are up and central banks aren’t ready, New York Times
Environment
Donald Trump Called Climate Change a Hoax. Now He’s Awkwardly Boasting About Fighting It, Time
Glacial melting in Antarctica may become irreversible, The Guardian
GOP
Senate Republicans’ 2020 nightmare scenario just got more likely, CNN
Republicans torch Kobach for Senate run, Politico
Democrats look to demonize GOP leader, The Hill
North Carolina runoff tests GOP efforts to boost female candidates, Politico
Kellyanne Conway defends Trump Labor secretary amid fresh scrutiny over Epstein deal, The Hill
Health Care
The latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, explained, Vox
The Affordable Care Act is back in court: 5 facts you need to know, MPR
Obamacare’s fate will be at stake at 2020 ballot box as well as in court, CNN
Immigration
Trump can’t dodge responsibility for the border crisis, Washington Post
FBI, ICE use driver’s license photos without owners’ knowledge or consent, Star Tribune
United Nations slams US for detention facilities: ‘This should never happen anywhere’, USA Today
Labor Rights
Amazon Minnesota warehouse workers plan ‘Prime Day’ strike, MPR
Minnesota News
Scene at St. Louis Park pledge protest is far from indivisible, MPR
Trump tweets about Pledge of Allegiance controversy in St. Louis Park, KARE11
‘Legalizing’ historic complexity is a silver lining to zoning reform, Minnpost
Brooklyn Park completes largest solar project of any Minnesota city, Star Tribune
Community members call for Brandmire, Conway to resign following NYT story, St. Cloud Times
MN farmers take $681M in Trump bailout to help stem trade losses, Pioneer Press
Minnesota sees drop in most types of crimes, MinnPost
News of the World
Trump calls May foolish as diplomatic row escalates, The Guardian
Taiwan will receive $2 billion in US arms, which is likely to further strain the US-China relationship, NY Times
Senator Tina Smith
Sen. Tina Smith’s Office Travels MN to Address Housing Crisis, KVRR
Labor Department expands investment in apprenticeships, KCRG
Trump
Trump called Epstein a ‘terrific guy’ who enjoyed ‘younger’ women before denying relationship with him, Washington Post
Appeals court rules Trump can’t block people on Twitter, The Hill
Fact check: Trump promotes fake Ronald Reagan quote about him, CNN
Judiciary panel to vote to authorize subpoenas for Trump officials, immigration documents, The Hill
Trump has referred to his Wharton degree as ‘super genius stuff.’ An admissions officer recalls it differently., Washington Post
Trump Trade Wars
China trade war jeopardizes future of U.S. export agency, Politico
U.S. News
23 U.S. governors join Calif. in opposing Trump mileage freeze, MPR
Texas billionaire H. Ross Perot dies aged 89, Star Tribune
Teen odds of using marijuana dip with recreational use laws, Star Tribune
Upcoming DFL Events
- July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 13, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Mayer Rising, 413 Bluejay Ave, Mayer, MN 55360
- July 14, 12:00 to 4:00 PM — DFL Senior Caucus Picnic, Brookview Park, 7741 Harold Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55427. Guest Speaker: Majority Leader Ryan Winkler. Picnic supplied by Senior Caucus Board Members, bu feel free to bring a dish to share and your own beverage. For more information or to RSVP, email rogergehrke@yahoo.com.
- July 15, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — UPDATED: SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
- July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.
- July 20, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Watertown Rails to Trails Parade
- July 21, 12:00 to 3:00 PM – SD49 DFL Picnic, Shelter 1, West Bush Lake Park, 9140 E Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438
- July 25, 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- July 26
- 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- 5:00 to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut St, Chaska, MN 55381
- 6:00 to 8:00 PM — 2019 Minnesota DFL Women’s Leadership Event with Special Guest U.S. Sne. Kirsten Sinema, 1908 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. More information and tickets here.
- July 27
- 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Glad Days, 107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN 55322
- 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at River City Days, City Square Park, 300 N Chestnut Street, Chaska, MN 55318
- July 28, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chaska River City Days Parade
- 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.
- 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 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN
- August 6
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee meeting, visit their Facebook page for specifics, locations change from month to month.
- 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
- 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 Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.
- August 10, 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM — SD47 DFL at the Caver County Fair, 501 W 3rd St, Waconia, MN 55387.