Tag: News

In the Know: September 13, 2019

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Ellison says state hasn’t agreed to Purdue Pharma deal, MPR
Nonprofit used nearly $1 million to fund for-profit businesses, Minnesota Attorney General says,Star Tribune

Congress
Kevin McCarthy claims a GOP House would get the national debt ‘taken care of.’ The 2017 tax law suggests otherwise., The Week

Donald Trump
Interior Department says it will temporarily block Democratic aides from official oversight trips, CNN
Trump Gives A Rambling Mess Of A Speech At The GOP’s Baltimore Retreat — And He’s A Hit,HuffPost
Air Force says it sent crews to Trump’s Scottish resort up to 40 times, Politico
Trump Finances Closer to Scrutiny as U.S. Court Revives Suit, Bloomberg Continue reading “In the Know: September 13, 2019”

In the Know: September 12, 2019

2020 Election
Republicans Won Both Elections In North Carolina — But It’s Not All Bad News For Democrats, Fivethirtyeight
DCCC taps new executive director after summer staff upheaval, Politico

Attorney General Keith Ellison
Attorney General Ellison launches new biweekly podcast: ‘Affording Your Life with Keith Ellison’, Insight News
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Urges Court to Reject Trump Health Care Rule, Twin Cities Business
Minnesota Not Part of Oxycotin Settlement, KAAL
Attorney General: Frontier settlement inadequate, The Timberjay

Congress
House panel approves impeachment inquiry parameters as Democrats try to clarify their strategy, CNN
Senators from both parties offer resolution to nix Trump emergency declaration to build wall, The Hill
House GOP leader tries, fails to defend Trump profiting from presidency, MSNBC Continue reading “In the Know: September 12, 2019”

In the Know: September 11, 2019

9/11
Remembering Those Lost 18 Years Ago on 9/11, NY Times
Moment of silence, tolling bells and Trump mark 18th anniversary of 9/11 terror attack, St. Cloud Times

Congress
GOP Congressional Candidate Has Ties to Far-Right Supporter of the Proud Boys, Mother Jones
Republicans hold on to a North Carolina congressional seat plagued by election fraud, Vox
Tech giants ask Congress for a data privacy bill to bypass state laws, CNET

Donald Trump
As frustration with Bolton mounted, Trump reached out to ex-adviser McMaster, NBC News
EX-TRUMP SUPPORTER: I WAS ‘REALLY AN IDIOT’ TO THINK HE’D BE A GOOD PRESIDENT, Newsweek
Trump’s Reckless Attack on Automakers Could Backfire, Slate
Power Up: Donald Trump Jr. made a #MeToo joke last night. But pollsters say women aren’t laughing, Washington Post
Pence family boondoggle in Ireland cost U.S. taxpayers $600,000 for the limos alone, Daily Kos Continue reading “In the Know: September 11, 2019”

In the Know: September 10, 2019

2020 Election
Trump’s New Math: Inside the Plan to Flip Blue States in 2020, Time
If redistricting began today, Republicans would dominate: A state-by-state guide, Daily Kos
Michigan has a smart idea for fixing gerrymandering. Conservatives want to crush it., Vox
Ohio will purge more than 200,000 voters — from a list riddled with errors, Salon

Congress
Senate Democrats to force one more vote against Trump’s border emergency declaration, Washington Post
Trump faces tough path to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac overhaul, The Hill

Donald Trump
Trump makes unfounded voter fraud claim — while campaigning for seat opened by GOP cheating, Vox
Trump dismisses idea of allowing Bahamians into U.S. after Hurricane Dorian, NBC News
Trump’s wall is officially a flop: Even Fox News now calls his big campaign promise a mistake,Salon
Poll: Trump approval falls as majority of Americans brace for recession, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: September 10, 2019”

In the Know: September 9, 2019

2020 Election
Texas Democrats unveil plan to flip the state from red to blue in 2020, CBS News
Here’s the finalized lineup for the September Democratic debate, Vox
Trump GOP primary challenger Mark Sanford says growing field of Republican candidates strengthens anti-Trump message, CNN

DFL News
Amateur Hour with Michelle Fischbach, DFL Press Release

Donald Trump
GOP REPS ATTACK TRUMP’S TALIBAN INVITE BEFORE 9/11 ANNIVERSARY: ‘I DO NOT EVER WANT TO SEE THESE TERRORISTS STEP FOOT ON UNITED STATES SOIL’,Newsweek
Donald Trump targets John Legend, Chrissy Teigen after Legend appears on MSNBC criminal justice series, USA Today
Amid wave of retirements, Trump calls for ending term limits for House GOP committee chairs, Politico Continue reading “In the Know: September 9, 2019”

In the Know: September 6, 2019

2020 Election
GOP Retirements Spike, Diminishing Hope Of Retaking House Majority In 2020, NPR
Howard Schultz drops plans to run as independent candidate in 2020, CNN

Donald Trump
Washington Post: Trump was the one who altered Dorian trajectory map with Sharpie, CNN
Trump Plan For Home Loans Rattles Watchdogs, NPR

DFL News
Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans, Chisago-Isanti DFL hosting public forum, County News Review
DFLers tout “tremendous enthusiasm” at State Fair booth, KTOE
Continue reading “In the Know: September 6, 2019”

In the Know: September 5, 2019

2020 Election
Republicans fear drubbing in next round of redistricting, Politico
‘It’s going to be a crisis’: Turning out the lights at the undermanned FEC, NBC News
‘Need for chaos’ theory focuses on a subset of Trump supporters, Minnpost
Trump’s all about the base, but he likely needs more than that — here’s why, MPR
Why the 2020 Campaigns Are Still Soft Targets for Hackers, The Atlantic

Donald Trump
Trump showed a doctored hurricane chart. Was it to cover up for his ‘Alabama’ Twitter flub?, Star Tribune

Economy
The Deadly Race, ProPublica
Google Gets the FTC to Censor Its Own Commissioner, The American Prospect
Trump national security adviser discusses Greenland economic ties with ambassador to Denmark, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: September 5, 2019”

In the Know: September 4, 2019

2020 Election
Texodus continues as fifth Lone Star Republican bails on the House, Daily KOS
The 10 counties that will decide the 2020 election, The Hill
North Carolina court strikes down state legislative map, The Hill

Donald Trump
Amateurs identify U.S. spy satellite behind President Trump’s tweet, MPR

Economy
Chinese investment puts US government retirement funds at risk, The Hill Continue reading “In the Know: September 4, 2019”

Minnesota DFL Sees Record-Breaking Enthusiasm at State Fair

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA — This year, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party saw tremendous enthusiasm from attendees of the Minnesota State Fair. It’s clear the momentum that propelled DFLers to sweep every statewide office in 2018 is as strong as ever.

“I’m thrilled to report that Minnesotans showed up in record numbers to support the DFL at the Great Minnesota Get-Together,” said DFL Chairman Ken Martin. “Our party recruited thousands of volunteers, registered hundreds of voters, and sold more merchandise than ever before. The people of Minnesota are ready to send Donald Trump packing and elect DFLers who will protect our health care and build an economy that works for everyone.”

Signs of DFL Enthusiasm at the Minnesota State Fair:

Strong Volunteer Recruitment Numbers: The DFL’s impressive showing at the Minnesota State Fair didn’t stop at merchandise sales and straw poll participation. Over 4,400 Fair-goers signed up to volunteer for DFL candidates in the upcoming election cycle. Additionally, the Minnesota DFL had over 120 people sign up to volunteer at the DFL booth, where they helped register hundreds of voters and recruit thousands of volunteers. Continue reading “Minnesota DFL Sees Record-Breaking Enthusiasm at State Fair”

In the Know: September 3, 2019

2020 Election
How to Stop Russia From Attacking and Influencing the 2020 Election, Mother Jones

Agriculture
‘A slap in the face’: Trump’s ethanol waivers are sparking rebellion in farm country, Des Moines Register
Not Fair: State fair highlights struggle faced by Minnesota farm families trying to survive, Fox 9
Donald Trump has an ethanol problem, Think Progress

Donald Trump
The wild corruption of Trump’s golf courses deserves more scrutiny, Vox
Why Trump is furiously attacking Fox News, Vox
Trump Allies Attempting To Raise $2 Million To Dig Up Dirt On Journalists, Talking Points Memo Continue reading “In the Know: September 3, 2019”