2020 Election
Democratic challenger to Graham raises $2.1 million in third quarter, The Hill
FEC chair tweets reminder that accepting foreign help in an election is illegal after Trump urges China to investigate Joe Biden, CNBC
Irony is dead: The Trump sons are doing everything possible to make corruption a major 2020 issue, Vox
Agriculture
Now cattle ranchers are mad at Trump, too, CNN
Yes whey! U.S. touts dairy product to Chinese hog farmers fighting swine fever, Reuters
The Fed wants to lift conditions in rural America, Axios
Attorney General Keith Ellison
Keith Ellison vows legal fight against company seeking a license to discriminate against gay couples, LGBTQ Nation
Congress
House GOP battleground poll finds opponents narrowly outnumber impeachment supporters, The Hill
GOP senator says he doesn’t remember signing 2016 letter urging ‘reform’ of Ukraine prosecutor’s office, The Hill
Donald Trump
Trump wanted Ukraine’s president to launch investigations before face-to-face meeting, State Dept. texts show, Washington Post
Trump raised Biden with Xi in June call housed in highly secure server, CNN
Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ launching a state-run news outlet because CNN ‘hates’ our country, Daily Kos
WSJ: Trump ordered removal of US ambassador to Ukraine, CNN
Energy Secretary Rick Perry eyeing exit in November, Politico
Economy
Does Trump Want to Sandbag the Economy?, The American Prospect
Here Comes the Trump Slump, New York Times
Education
Betsy DeVos’ security detail could cost $26 million over four years, CNN
Environment
Bipartisan Report Says Trump’s Abuse Has Pushed Federal Science to a ‘Crisis’, New York Times
Under Trump, the integrity of government research is in shambles, Washington Post
Emaciated grizzly bears in Canada spark greater concerns over depleted salmon population, CNN
Governor Tim Walz
GOVERNOR WALZ LOOKS TO TACKLE VAPING, SAYS IT’S ENDANGERING STUDENTS, KIMT
GOV SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR BIOFUELS COUNCIL, KDUZ
Health
Trump Uses Health Care Announcement to Brand Democrats as Socialists, New York Times
Trump Signed an Executive Order to “Protect” Medicare. Good Luck if You Have Any Other Type of Insurance., Mother Jones
Targeting ‘Medicare For All’ Proposals, Trump Lays Out His Vision For Medicare, NPR
Trump baselessly accuses drug industry of fueling impeachment push, Politico
Immigration
MINING THE FUTURE, The Intercept
Impeachment
House Democrats Are So Focused on Ukraine That They’re Overlooking Another Impeachable Offense, Mother Jones
Texts show diplomats pressed Ukraine on Biden before Trump meeting, The Hill
McCarthy calls for Pelosi to suspend impeachment inquiry, NBC News
Trump Can’t Outrun This One, Slate
Did Donald Trump Just Self-Impeach?, The New Yorker
Trump, the Self-Impeaching President, New York Times
Labor
GM can withstand losses of UAW strike — because of what it stands to gain, USA Today
Trump Administration Finalizes Unemployment Drug Testing Rule, HuffPost
60 Amazon Workers Walked Out Over Warehouse Working Conditions, VICE
Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota House of Representatives bring back mini-sessions, WKBT
Minnesota News
It’s here! First snow of the season dusts parts of northern Minnesota, Star Tribune
Horrified by Washington Post story, woman raises money for Worthington’s refugees, City Pages
Fight over St. Cloud couple’s right to not film same-sex weddings will continue in federal court, Star Tribune
Study: Minnesota Has The Country’s Hardest-Working Parents, WCCO
Twin Cities mosque on edge after opponents start pointing the cameras at children, MPR
News of the World
Trump Envoys Pushed Ukraine to Commit to Investigating Biden, NY Times
E.U. rejects Boris Johnson’s Brexit proposal, raising prospect of chaotic break within weeks, Washington Post
Russia is helping China build a missile defence system, Putin says, The Guardian
Humanitarian crisis increases in Haiti as anti-government protests grip the nation, CNN
Ecuador declares state of emergency amid protests, Reuters
Representative Angie Craig (CD2, D)
Republican ad attacking Rep. Angie Craig breaks new ground in hypocrisy, City Pages
Republican National Committee targets Rep. Angie Craig over impeachment stance, Star Tribune
RNC launches attack ad against Rep. Craig as 2020 nears, Fox 9
‘Unacceptable’: Family Farms, Ag Advocates Hit Back After Sec Perdue Says Small Dairy Farms Destined to Die, Common Dreams
Republicans
If Republicans Ever Turn On Trump, It’ll Happen All At Once, FiveThirtyEight
Republicans seem to think what Trump did was wrong. They just don’t believe he did it., The Week
GOP group calls out five House Republicans to speak up on Ukraine, The Hill
Senator Tina Smith
U.S. Senators Call for Financial Certainty for Rural Counties with Request for Two-year Reauthorization for PILT and SRS Programs , Sierra Sun Times
U.S. Senators Urge Administration to Protect Health Coverage for People with Preexisting Conditions, Sierra Sun Times
Supreme Court of the US
Supreme Court to hear abortion regulation case, Star Tribune
Supreme Court term to begin with blockbuster question: Is it legal to fire someone for being gay or transgender?, Washington Post
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: This time in history will be seen as ‘an aberration’, CNN
Trump Trade War
Why Minnesota farmers are watching China’s swine fever outbreak closely, MinnPost
China’s Soy-Buying Spree May Signal Prudence Before U.S. Talks, Yahoo Finance
U.S. News
Vaping-related lung injury cases surge to 1,080; deaths rise to 18, USA Today
A Broken System Helped the FCC Kill Net Neutrality. It Afflicts the Whole Government., Slate
Florida man fatally shoots son-in-law who was trying to surprise him for his birthday, NBC News
Upcoming DFL Events:
- Today — Minnesota House of Representatives Mini-Session
- October 5
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD48 DFL: A Discussion on Climate Change, Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345. More information and RSVP here.
- 4:00 to 8:00 PM — SD50 DFL Octoberfest, Lake Shore Drive Condominiums, 6615 Lake Shore Dr S, Richfield, MN 55423. Join them for brats, beer and other Bavarian fare. There’ll be music and fun activities for kids and adults alike. Event is free, contributions to the district appreciate.
- October 6, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — SD48 DFL Caucus and Convention Planning Session, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- October 8 through 9 — Yom Kippur
- October 10, 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- October 13, 1:00 to 2:00 PM — SD40 DFL Book Club Meeting, contact them for more information.
- October 14
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- October 15 — Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and The New York Times, more information as it becomes available.
- 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
- October 16 — Democratic Presidential Debate Second Night hosted by CNN and The New York Times if needed, more information as it becomes available.
- 7:00 to 9:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345.
- October 22, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
- October 29, 5:00 to 7:00 PM — SD33 Issues Base Door Knocking, Caribou Coffee, 325 Clydesdale Trl, Unit 100, Medina, MN 55340
- October 31 — Halloween
- November 2 — SD40 DFL Homemade Pizza Party, 1512 Woodine Ln, Brooklyn Center, MN
- November 3 — Daylight Saving Time Ends
- November 5 — Election Day, there are municipal and school board elections throughout CD3, check your municipality’s website or school districts website for specifics.
- 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, Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443