2020
Democratic debates: Everything you need to know about the first debate of 2020 election season, CBS News
All of Trump’s Bizarre Reactions to the First Democratic Debate, New York Magazine
Congress
Democrats need a better answer to the Mitch McConnell question, Vox
Political interference at DOJ threatens the rule of law, and Congress needs to act, The Hill
Economy
Trump arrives at global economic summit with full agenda and list of grievances, Washington Post
U.S. Jobless Claims Increase to Highest Level in Seven Weeks, Bloomberg
GOP
Tobacco’s ‘Special Friend’: What Internal Documents Say About Mitch McConnell, NPR
Democrats crush GOP to win annual baseball game, The Hill
Governor Tim Walz
The $100 million challenge: Budget deal requires ‘blue ribbon’ panel to find big savings in state health and human services spending, MinnPost
Health Care
Two students convince lawmakers to create prescription drug repository, MPR
Widely prescribed drugs linked to increased risk of dementia, MinnPost
Flight from health insurance market slows in Minnesota, Star Tribune
The Insulin Racket, The American Prospect
Immigration
Nancy Pelosi speaks as Senate forces border bill showdown, CBS News
Border aid bill faces standoff in Congress over protections, MPR
Below the Surface of ICE: The Corporations Profiting From Immigrant Detention, In These Times
Bank of America will no longer do business with companies that run detention centers, CNN
DHS Inspector General expected to release report describing Texas border facility as “dangerous”, CBS News
House heads toward vote on amended border package, McConnell says Senate bill ‘only game in town’, Politico
Labor Rights
The MAC Commission gets Heated, Workday Minnesota
Minnesota News
Watchdog sues for White House documents on lobbying for Minnesota mining leases, Star Tribune
The Minneapolis City Council wants another shot at reining in short-term rentals, Minnpost
St. Louis Park eliminates Pledge of Allegiance before council meetings, Bring Me The News
Even on $100,000, Minneapolis is America’s 10th least affordable city, City Pages
Parts of I-94 westbound in St. Paul to close this weekend, Bring Me The News
News of the World
African war veterans paid less than white peers will not get UK payout, The Guardian
Trump’s hawks ramp up campaign to shred last part of Iran nuclear deal, Politico
Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal claims rubbished by Guy Verhofstadt, The Guardian
Police seize cocaine ahead of Bolsonaro flight, BBC
Russia denies role in Israeli airport GPS jamming, BBC
Danish PM Frederiksen takes power and joins Nordic swing to left, BBC
Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)
The Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Could Embolden Partisan Gerrymandering, Time
Supreme Court allows severe partisan gerrymandering to continue, CNN
Supreme Court won’t topple regulation precedent, Minnesota Lawyer
Supreme Court strikes down Tennessee liquor sales law in win for big retailers, ABC News
SCOTUS Move Raises More Questions About Where Census Case Is Headed, TPM
Supreme Court rules against Trump administration over census citizenship question, The Hill
Trade Wars
In Japan, Trump begins talks on trade, Iran, North Korea, Star Tribune
Trump
More than $200K in taxpayer money spent at Trump hotel for Secret Service in his first year: report, The Hill
US News
Music participation in high school linked to higher scores on English, math and science exams, MinnPost
Zuckerberg says Facebook mulling policy changes to deal with ‘deepfakes,’ Politico
Upcoming DFL Events
- June 27
- 6:00 to 11:00 PM — SD40 DFL Debate Watching Party, Cam’s Bar and Eatery, 8517 63rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428.
- 7:00 to 11:00 PM — SD47 DFL Debate Watch Party, 8751 Ridge Ponds Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. Bring your beverage of choice and a snack to share.
- 7:30 to 10:00 PM — CD3 + Dean Team Debate Watching Party (Night 2), 3315 County Road 101 S, Wayzata, MN 55391. More information and RSVP here.
- 8:00 PM — Televised Democratic Presidential Debate airing on NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo, live streamed on NBCNews.com.
- June 29
- 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — SD37 DFL Marching in the Blaine Festival Parade, line up starts at 10:30 AM, parade steps off at 12:00 PM
- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM — SD33 DFL Door Knock, contact Stephanie at s.holte@dflsd33.org for more information
- June 30, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM — SD47 DFL Picnic, Lions’ Park Pavillion, 1502 82nd St, Victoria, MN 55386. Ghost Towns of Carver County presentation, as well.
- July 2
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their Facebook page for this month’s meeting location.
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — CANCELLED SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- July 3
- 2:00 to 7:30 PM — SD47 DFL Tabling at the SW Chamber Business Expo, 7700 Market Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
- 6:30 to :30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room C102, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CANCELLED — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting
- July 4 — Independence Day
- 1:00 to 3:00 PM — SD47 DFL Marching in the Chanhassen 4th of July Parade
- July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 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 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 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
- July 31 — DNC Presidential Debate, more information as it becomes available
- August 3, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD47 DFL at Volksfest, Victoria, MN