2018 Election:
These 9 California House races could make or break the Democratic wave, Vox
Democratic women running for office are overperforming in 2018, in one chart, Vox
The Late Races To Watch On The Biggest Primary Day Of 2018, FiveThirtyEight
DC Politics:
Minnesota Republicans in Congress split over Trump, Mueller probe Star Tribune
Mick Mulvaney is Required by Law to Meet With His Consumer Advisory Board. But he’s Refusing, Board Members Say, The Intercept
DeVos: School safety panel will not look at role of guns Star Tribune
Judge schedules hearing on revoking Paul Manafort’s bail in Mueller probe, NBC
Bipartisan odd couple racks up wins at House Judiciary, Politico
Governor Mark Dayton:
Dayton Endorses Erin Murphy In Race For Governor, WCCO
Minnesota News:
Former Attorney General Mike Hath Files Candidacy for His Old Job, Star Tribune
Busy Minnesota political day includes Swanson for governor announcement, Inforum
Twin Cities attorneys speak out against immigration policy of separating children from undocumented parents, MinnPost
DFLer Karla Scapanski runs to replace Rep. Jim Newberger, St. Cloud Times
Tuition freezes in the works at most Minnesota public campuses, StarTribune
Johnson comes out swinging at Pawlenty after GOP convention, MPR
Pete Stauber:
Challengers come for Stauber in Minnesota’s Congressional District 8, Inforum
Trump:
Manafort attempted to tamper with witnesses, prosecutors say Star Tribune
First lady to attend Trump’s hurricane briefing Wednesday Star Tribune
Philadelphia mayor calls Trump a “tyrant” after White House snubs Eagles, CBS
Justice Department to Appeal Ruling that says Trump can’t Block People on Twitter, NewsWeek
U.S. Senator Tina Smith:
Minnesota Senators Ask for USDA for Extension on Key Dairy Program, WNAX
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison:
Amid governor’s race shake-up, Rep. Keith Ellison considers attorney general run, MinnPost
Ellison calls for new FTC investigation into Google, The Hill
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson:
Mental health, substance abuse talk during Peterson, Stumpf visit to NWMHC, Crookston Times
Peterson says farm bill must protect farmers from tariffs, The Fence Post
U.S. Representative Rick Nolan:
Rick Nolan Joins Last-Minute Gubernatorial Ticket in Minnesota, Roll Call
U.S. Supreme Court:
In Narrow Decision, Supreme Court Sides With Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple NYT
Trump’s Travel Ban Is in Trouble at the Supreme Court, Politico
World News:
China’s Trade With North Korea Is Set to Soar With a Trump-Kim Deal NYT
Iran informs U.N. of increase in nuclear enrichment capacity, Politico
Mexico Hits U.S. Steel And Farm Products With Tariffs, Retaliating For Trump Move,NPR
E.U. Court Backs Same-Sex Marriages in Immigration Ruling NYT
UN says US policy of separating families at the border ‘runs counter to human rights’, ThinkProgress
Other News:
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges, Vox
David Hogg’s family was swatted. That’s extremely dangerous., Vox
Conservative icon David Koch leaving business, politics, MPR
Miss America Says Farewell To Its Swimsuit Competition, Embracing ‘Whole New Era’, MPR
Upcoming Events
- June 5, 7:00 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for this month’s location.
- June 5, 7:00 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- June 6, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, location TBD
- June 7, 4:00 PM — Carver County Democrats Family Picnic, McKnight Park, 110400 Pioneer Trail, Chaska
- June 8, 12:00 PM — Stand Against Trump, SD40 DFL Treasurer John Schafer is holding a weekly hour of protest and resistance on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm at the corner of Brookdale & Xerxes in Brooklyn Park.
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 11, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 12, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Maple Grove Government Center, 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy N, Maple Grove, MN 55367, in the EOC (downstairs)
- June 13, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- June 14 — Flag Day
- June 14, 6:30 — State DFL Outreach and Inclusion Committee Meeting, State DFL Headquarters, 255 E Plato Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55107. Open to all DFL Senate District Outreach Officers and Senate District Officers.
- June 14, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 15 — Eid al-Fitr
- June 17 — Father’s Day
- June 18, 7:00 PM — Brooklyn Park DFL Meeting, Brooklyn Park Public Library, 6500 Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN
- June 20, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 146000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345