Congress
Congress expects foreign interference again in the 2020 election. It still isn’t likely to take any action., MinnPost
Can Democrats Stop McConnell and Trump’s Quiet Regulatory Takeover?, The American Prospect
Dems set to use McConnell’s legislative graveyard against him, The Hill
Economy
The May jobs report is a big disappointment for workers and bad news for Trump, Vox
The world is discussing a new tax system. The alternative could be ‘chaos’, CNN
Environment
Bloomberg pledges $500 million to close coal-fired power plants, The Hill
US to label nuclear waste as less dangerous to quicken cleanup, The Guardian
GOP
Court Doc: GOP Consultant’s Files Reveal NC Leg Lied In Redistricting Case, TPM
Hannity: “Hillary should be in jail.” Also Hannity: Locking up Trump would be “beyond despicable.”, Vox
Judge Delays Review Of ‘Serious’ Allegations Of Citizenship Question Cover-Up, NPR
Renee Unterman, Primary Backer of Georgia Abortion Bill, Announces Bid for Congress, Time
Health Care
Exclusive: US homeopaths claim ‘therapies’ prevent measles and ‘cure’ autism, The Guardian
Another GOP Brainstorm—“You’ll Be Healthier If We Take Away Your Health Care”—Struck Down in Court, The American Prospect
LGBT Rights
Washington Supreme Court upholds ruling against florist who refused same-sex couple, The Hill
Governor orders gay pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol, Star Tribune
Minnesota DFL News
Minnesota DFL Party Chairman visits La Crosse, News8000
DFL Chair pays Rochester Visit, KIMT
Minnesota News
Amber Alert issued for 2 girls taken from Cottage Grove; suspect armed, MPR
Voter data from Minnesota’s 2020 presidential primary will be given to the state’s major political parties — and only the political parties, MinnPost
The Twin Cities is currently dealing with a gnat problem, Bring Me the News
Minneapolis police report record number of drug overdoses, MPR
Elk River nursing home staff plan strike, KARE 11
News of the World
It might take 2 more years to contain Congo Ebola outbreak, WHO official says, CNN
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
US House passes the American Dream and Promise Act, MinnPost
Representative Betty McCollum (CD4)
House Democrats attack Trump’s plans to speak at Fourth of July celebration, Afton Telegraph
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3)
Bill with route to citizenship for Liberian community’s DED recipients passes House, SW News Media
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Minnesota joins nationwide election security ‘academy’, Star Tribune
Senator Tina Smith
Session held with Sen. Smith on childcare access, Pipestone County Star
Senator Smith hears rural communities’ concerns, KEYC
Speaker Melissa Hortman
House Speaker wants a September special session for bonding, insulin, MPR
Heftier bonding bill could be in store after Minnesota lawmakers miss window in 2019, Duluth News Tribune
Trump
Democrats ask Federal Reserve to investigate Trump’s Deutsche Bank ties, The Hill
The 25 most shocking lines from Donald’s Trump interview with Laura Ingraham at Normandy, CNN
Trump Trade Wars
Trump’s newest tariff threats imperil Minnesota, Star Tribune
D.C. Memo: There’s a new tariff in town, MinnPost
Trump plans to declare new national emergency to impose tariffs on Mexico, The Hill
Upcoming DFL Events
- June 7, 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.
- June 8, 8:30 to 5:45 PM — 4th Biennial DFL Training Summit, Metropolitan State University, 700 7th St E, St. Paul, MN 55106. More information and register here.
- June 9, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club, contact them for more information.
- June 10
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- June 13
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 14 — Flag Day
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM — SD37 DFL Garage Sale, 12257 Larch Cir NW, Minneapolis, MN 55448
- 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.
- June 16 — Fathers’ Day
- June 19, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, Council Chambers, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 20, 6:30 to 9:00 PM — SD40 marching in the Earle Brown Days Parade
- 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 — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Mississippi Room, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443.
- July 3
- 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 — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Room 172, Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnesota MN 55305
- July 4 — Independence Day
- July 8
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Suite 21, 7001 Cahill Rd, Edina, MN
- July 11, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- July 14, 1:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more specifics.