Feb 22 DNC race remains tight as energized Democrats combat Trump By Lisa Lerer and Bill Barrow, Associated Press A tight race between former Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota marks the first heavily contested battle to run the organization in recent history, a reflection of a newly energized Democratic Party struggling to find the… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch News Wrap: Rep. Keith Ellison announces run for DNC chief By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee heated up as the Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of Congress, announced he’s running, joining former former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean. Also, in… Continue watching
Aug 13 Few in Congress question U.S. efforts in Iraq By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Almost a week into the Obama administration's emergency action in northern Iraq, the campaign is attracting surprisingly broad bipartisan support. Republicans have issued several I-told-you-so statements and called for stronger action, and dovish Democrats say they're concerned about slipping into… Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch In Efforts to Find a Budget Solution, Lawmakers Debate Tax Hikes, Entitlements In Efforts to Find a Budget Solution, Lawmakers Debate Tax Hikes, Entitlements… Continue watching
Mar 10 Watch Reps. Ellison, McCaul Weigh Radicalization Concerns Against Singling Out Islam Margaret Warner talks to Homeland Security committee member Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim member of Congress, about Thursday's controversial hearing about the radicalization of Muslims within the United States. Continue watching