Fall Briefing 2026 with Byron York

We are excited to return to The Winery at Sovereign Estate this year for our 2026 Fall Briefing! The evening will start with hors d’oeuvres paired with wine selected by the experts at Sovereign Estate. There will be ample table seating outdoors, on the patio, and around the winery. VIP ticket holders will enjoy a private wine reception before moving to the pavilion for the keynote. Following the program, stick around for dessert, coffee, and gorgeous views of the lake.

Conventional wisdom says the party that holds the White House performs poorly in the midterm elections. But in the era of Trump, conventional wisdom doesn’t exist. American Experiment is proud to present the bona fide wisdom of Byron York as our Fall Briefing speaker. Byron York is the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner where he has covered the Bush, Obama and Trump administrations, as well as Congress and each presidential campaign since 2000. You know him as a frequent contributor to Fox News. York will give us a timely update on the national race to control the U.S. House and Senate, and how Minnesota fits into the electoral map. Will President Trump beat the odds and grow his power in Congress or will Democrats take over and throw Washington into gridlock? Join us for a fascinating presentation from one of the top political analysts in the country!

We expect this event to sell out. Seats are assigned in order of purchase date, so get your tickets soon!

Schedule
4:00 PM General and VIP Reception with wine and food pairing stations
5:30 PM Keynote speech by Byron York followed by moderated Q&A
6:30 PM Dessert, coffee, and beautiful lakeside views from the winery

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More about Byron York
Byron York is the chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner and a Fox News contributor. He has written on the Bush, Obama, and now Trump administrations, Congress, and the presidential campaigns of 2016, 2012, 2008, 2004, and 2000. He is the author of The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy, an account of liberal activism in the 2004 election. Formerly with National Review, his work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Atlantic Monthly, Foreign Affairs, and the New Republic. A graduate of the University of Alabama and the University of Chicago, he lives in Washington, DC.

Additional Information
This event will happen rain or shine! Please dress for the weather, as the walk from the parking lot to the pavilion is not covered. Otherwise, cocktail attire is recommended. You will still receive your food and wine from a nearby station, and it will not be brought to your table or seat. If you have mobility limitations please let us know and we will seat you in a convenient location and assist you.

Seating Requests or Questions? Contact Jill at [email protected] or (763) 316-5329