Lisa Demuth beats Mike Lindell in Minnesota GOP governor primary
What’s next: Demuth advances to face Amy Klobuchar in November for the open seat Tim Walz left behind.
The New York Times, NPR +2
Subject
#Tim Walz
Suspected hacks on US water systems spread to at least 7 states
What's new: Officials increasingly suspect Iran, though investigators say forensic proof is still preliminary and no water has been deemed unsafe.
Trump blames Minnesota as cyberattacks hit 30-plus water systems
What's new: Federal agencies warned at least seven states reported similar intrusions that changed device passwords and disrupted remote control.
Trump shifts blame for Minnesota water cyberattacks to Walz
What's new: Investigators are still examining a possible Iran link after attacks hit more than 30 water systems and forced some manual operations.
The New York Times, Fox News
Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in Medicaid funds to 2 states
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
Trump backs Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race
What’s new: The endorsement elevates a prominent 2020 election denier ahead of Trump’s planned speech on election security.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
US judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Minnesota immigration stance
Why it matters: The ruling undercut a Trump-era effort to force state and local officials to aid federal deportation operations.