Attorney General Keith Ellison
Challenge to Trump Overtime Rule Mulled by Democratic State AGs, Bloomberg Law
Economy
Pennsylvania accuses financial firms of bond price-fixing, Star Tribune
The Radicalization of Fiona Scott Morton, The News Republic
Controversial Change to Consumer Rights Postponed, The American Prospect
Trump’s Trade War with China and “Our” Intellectual Property, Beat the Press
GOP
Congressman Jim Hagedorn Pushes New Trade Deal with Canada and Mexico, KEYC
Some Republicans say the Senate is doing the bare minimum and they’re getting frustrated, CNN
Governor Tim Walz
The Latest: Governor signs bill to fight opioid epidemic, Albany Times Union
Walz signs major elder care protections, WXOW
Gov. Tim Walz calls special session to finalize state budget deal, Star Tribune
Labor
‘The only thing employers care about is money. So take away their money’, Workday Minnesota
Minnesota Legislative Session
DFL lawmakers yield on Bde Maka Ska, leave the name up to the courts, Star Tribune
DFL gun legislation, Aitkin Age
Flame retardant ban becomes state law, MPR
How we got here: As Legislature heads into special session, a look at what will (and won’t) get done, Minnpost
Driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants may improve road safety, MPR
In Minnesota, Wage Theft Will be a Felony, Workday Minnesota
UMN receives half of budget ask from state legislature, Minnesota Daily
Minnesota News
Reporter’s notebook: Why are journalists fighting for release of evidence from the Noor trial?, MPR
Wisconsin’s lake count is bullsh*t, City Pages
News of the World
Brexit has finally brought down Theresa May, Vox
Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting, CNN
The Pentagon’s plan to send up to 10,000 troops to the Middle East is about Iran, Vox
Senator Amy Klobuchar
Guest Column: Bill would help protect seniors against fraud, Albert Lea Tribune
Senator Tina Smith
Bill Targets Drug “Evergreening”, KEY
Representative Angie Craig (CD2)
Congresswoman Craig to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Northfield, KYMN Radio
In first, House Approves Equality Act to Ban Anti-LGBT Discrimination, PrideSource.com
Representative Betty McCollum (CD4)
Betty McCollum: Proposed copper-nickel mine near BWCA needs environmental study, Pioneer Press
ANWR fight not over for Democrats in Congress, Alaska Public Media News
Representative Collin Peterson (CD7)
Peterson, Mullin introduce bill to expand rural access to broadband, Claremore Daily Progress
Representative Dean Phillips (CD3)
Representative Ilhan Omar (CD5)
Omar bill seeks to ease path for mobile home residents to buy their parks, Minnpost
Secretary of State Steve Simon
Deal frees up election security money, Kare 11
Trump
Seeking affirmation: Trump has aides vouch he’s ‘very calm’, Star Tribune
IRS could be forced to release Trump’s taxes in the heat of 2020, Politico
U.S. News
Devos becoming a favorite foe for Democrats on 2020 trail, Washington Post
Trump, Pelosi trade insults as their feud heats up, Star Tribune
Delaying Tubman image on $20 bill has all the hallmarks of Trumpism, Minnpost
USDA to shift some inspector tasks to pork plant workers – in everything but name, Duluth News Tribune
The Senate finally approved a disaster aid package with $1.4 billion for Puerto Rico, Vox
Upcoming DFL Events
- Today through June 5 — Ramadan
- May 24
- 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.
- 6:00 to 9:00 PM — 8th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner with Special Guest Speaker Pelosi, Minnesota Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Interested in sitting at a CD3 table? Email Cheryl Poling.
- May 27 — Memorial Day
- May 29 through May 31, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM — SD40 DFL Garage Sale, 2709 Pearson Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN
- May 31, 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 4
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD37 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their Facebook page for specifics
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM — SD40 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- June 5
- 6:30 to 8:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Ridgedale Library, Room 172
- 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, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- June 14, 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