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Teachers union head quits Democratic Party post over leadership concerns
The head of a prominent U.S. teachers union resigned from her position in the Democratic Party on Sunday, saying she was "out ...
Teachers union head quits Democratic Party post in leadership dispute
The head of a prominent U.S. teachers union resigned from her position in the Democratic Party on Sunday, saying she was "out ...
Teachers union head Randi Weingarten resigns from DNC
President Randi Weingarten is departing the Democratic National Committee, citing disagreements with DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Randi Weingarten leaves DNC, citing conflict with chair Ken Martin
Randi Weingarten, the president of a national teachers union influential in Democratic politics, has left the Democratic ...
Randi Weingarten Quits D.N.C. Post in Dispute With Chairman
In a letter to the party’s chairman, Ken Martin, Ms. Weingarten wrote, “I appear to be out of step with the leadership you ...
Manhunt underway after 'politically motivated' shootings killed Minnesota lawmaker
A massive search is underway for a 57-year-old Minnesota man accused of fatally shooting Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and injuring a second Democratic lawmaker and his wife in ...
Minnesota’s slain Democratic leader saw liberal victories, then brokered a budget deal out of power
State Rep. Melissa Hortman, the House’s Democratic leader and former speaker, was shot to death early Saturday.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John Hoffman wounded in 'targeted political violence'
A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials ...
Kenyatta elected as a DNC vice chair
Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta was elected as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Saturday, ...
Gov. Tim Walz, other Minnesota leaders pay tribute to legislators shot at homes
A somber Gov. Tim Walz spoke about the work and legacy of State Rep. Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated at her home Saturday.
Newly elected Democratic National Committee chair talks Beshear, party, and elections
DNC chair Ken Martin spoke with WHAS11 News about the future of the party, a possible Gov. Andy Beshear presidential run and governor's races in 2026.