Federal Courts
There Aren’t Enough Vacancies for Trump to Push the Courts to the Right, Bloomberg
Chief justice orders review of sexual harassment standards in U.S. judiciary, St. Cloud Times
Other News
NSA’s top talent is leaving because of low pay, slumping morale and unpopular reorganization, Washington Post
Trump Says His ‘Nuclear Button’ Is ‘Much Bigger’ Than North Korea’s, NY Times
Senator Tina Smith
Tina Smith will replace Al Franken in Senate Wednesday. Here’s how it will go down., MPR
Tina Smith prepares to enter U.S. Senate, Star Tribune
Franken replacement looks to hang on to seat for Dems, The Hill
Smith resigns as Lt. Governor, prepares for start in the Senate, Fox 9
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter
In inaugural speech, Mayor Melvin Carter promises review of police, college savings for every St. Paul student, Pioneer Press
From St. Paul kid to St. Paul mayor: Carter takes over, MPR
Melvin Carter sworn-in as St Paul’s first African-American mayor, Fox 9
In Inauguration Speech, Melvin Carter Addresses St. Paul’s ‘Deep’ Inequities, Minnesota CBS
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
Mayor Frey’s first day: An open door, an inauguration and a garbage truck, Kare 11
Mayor-elect Jacob Frey meets the community, MSR
New Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says he has ‘hit the ground running very hard’, Star Tribune
U.S. Senate
Senate Transforms With Arrival Of 2 New Democrats, NPR
Senator-Elect Doug Jones hires diverse staff for senior positions, AL.com
Roy Moore’s Jewish lawyer says in interviews he is a “passionate supporter” of Doug Jones, CBS News
Utah’s Hatch to Retire From Senate, Opening Door for Romney Bid, Politico
Orrin Hatch didn’t need to stay in the Senate. Republican donors had been served, NBC News
Also check out our Real Erik Paulsen and Trump Administration pages for more information.
Upcoming Events
- January 3, 7:00 PM — SD33 DFL Central Committee Meeting, visit their website for location.
- January 5, 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.
- January 7, 6:00 PM — SD37/SD41/CD6 DFL Fundraiser: Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates, Crooners Lounge and Supper Club, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432
- January 8, 7:00 PM — SD44 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 8, 7:00 PM — SD49 DFL Central Committee Meeting, 7001 Cahill Rd, Suite 21, Edina, MN
- January 10, 6:30 PM — SD50 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Kennedy High School, Room C102, 98th and Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55420
- January 11, 6:30 PM — DFL Feminist Caucus Meeting, DFL Headquarters, 255 Plato Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55107
- January 11, 7:00 PM — SD48 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Glen Lake Activity Center, 14350 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 12, 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.
- January 13, 8:30 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Hennepin Technical College Auditorium, 13100 Collegeview Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Doors open at 8:30 AM, forum begins at 9:00 AM.
- January 13, 11:00 AM — CD3 DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Meet and Greet following our forum.
- January 13, 11:15 AM — CD3 DFL Let’s Get Ready to Caucus, Hennepin Technical College, 13100 Collegeview Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55347.
- January 13, 12:00 PM — SD35 and SD 37 DFL Caucus Training, Anoka-Rum River Library, Meeting Room A & B, 4201 6th Ave NW, Anoka, MN 55303
- January 15, 10:00 AM — SD33 Caucus Envelope Stuffing, casual meeting to get packets ready for Caucus, contact Cathy for more information at c.olson@dflsd33.org.
- January 16, 6:30 PM — SD33 DFL Caucus Convener Training, Chanhassen Public Library, 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen, MN. Training for those convening a SD33 caucus on February 6
- January 17, 7:00 PM — CD3 DFL Central Committee Meeting, Council Chambers, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
- January 19, 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.
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