2018 Election:
California Democrats agonize over House primaries, Politico
Trump’s new midterm strategy: Outrage, Politico
Why a strong economy won’t save Republicans in the 2018 midterms, CNBC
D.C. Politics:
Gowdy disputes Trump’s ‘spy’ claim, says FBI acted properly, Pioneer Press
Senators demand Bolton reconsider eliminating top cyber post, The Hill
Senate grapples with prison reform bill, The Hill
House GOP leader accuses tech companies of anti-conservative bias, The Hill
Dan Feehan:
Congressional Candidate Dan Feehan Visits with Small Business Owners in Mankato, KEYC
Minnesota Legislative Session:
Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin stepping down, Pioneer Press
First candidate enters race to replace Fischbach in Minnesota Senate, Pioneer Press
Minnesota News:
Campaign season is about to begin. Will voters punish lawmakers for gridlock?, Pioneer Press
Minnesota FAA office evacuated after suspicious substance found in letter, MinnPost
With business booming, East Seventh Latino district rivals the West Side, Pioneer Press
St. Paul schedules four community discussions on a possible minimum-wage increase, Pioneer Press
For Augsburg prof, deportation fight brings an unexpected emotion: relief, MinnPost
Trump:
The raging controversy over whether to call Trump’s lies “lies,” explained, Vox
The shocking truth about the Hurricane Maria death toll is our Trump nightmare made real, Vox
Trump goads crowd at his rally into gleefully comparing some immigrants to animals, ThinkProgress
Trump taps O’Rourke as acting VA secretary ahead of Wilkie confirmation, Politico
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson:
Collin Peterson to face another challenge from same Republican, Pioneer Press
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison:
Why Keith Ellison and Jeremy Corbyn Think We Should Cap CEO Pay, In These Times
Rep. Ellison, Brother Ali talk music and politics; ‘Cantus Covers’ at the Cowles, MinnPost
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar:
Activists rally at Sen. Klobuchar’s office after reports of missing immigrant children, KMSP
World News:
Russia sends top diplomat to meet North Korea as Trump meeting uncertain, Newsweek
Ireland’s Abortion Vote Is a Historic Victory. But It’s Not a Model for the U.S., Slate
Italy spooks global financial markets, Politico
‘Murdered’ Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko is alive, BBC
Other News:
In the time it takes to tweet, Roseanne Barr loses her job, MPR
Roseanne Barr blames Ambien: “I’m not a racist, just an idiot”, CNN
Fears of the Next Recession, The New Republic
‘Inaction is not an option’: anti-gun activists fight the odds in gun-loving Texas, The Guardian
The real immigration crisis isn’t “missing” children. It’s family separations., Vox
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigns after sexual misconduct, campaign finance allegations, Vox
Travel websites worry Congress will doom their business with new proposals, MPR
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- June 1 – 3 — State DFL Convention
- June 1, 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 5, 7:00 PM — SD34 DFL Central Committee Meeting, check their calendar for this month’s location.
- 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 13, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 55420
- June 14 — Flag Day
- 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