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Democrats in Disarray: Ken Martin’s tenure so far at DNC ripped
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Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Ken Martin stopped in one-time battleground-turned-red state Ohio this week, as part of his «50-state strategy» to help Democrats try and win elections from coast to coast.
«We can’t be a party that’s just focused on national power, because elections aren’t won in D.C., they’re won in states like Ohio,» Martin said in Cleveland at a forum on the future of the Democratic Party. «Ohio is a huge swing state in 2026.»
Martin, who was elected as DNC chair at the beginning of February, is on a mission to help Democrats escape the political wilderness, following stunning setbacks in last November’s elections, when the party lost control of the White House and the Senate and fell short of winning back the House majority.
But while Democrats are now energized to resist President Donald Trump’s sweeping and controversial agenda during his second tour of duty in the White House, Martin’s tenure so far steering the national party committee has been anything but smooth sailing.
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Newly elected Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the DNC Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland on Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
«There is a huge vacuum of leadership in the Democratic Party and Ken is proving to be a weak, ineffective leader who isn’t ready for any of this,» a former DNC official, who asked for anonymity to speak more freely, told Fox News.
Bitter infighting has hampered Martin – who was the longtime chair of the Minnesota Democrats when he won the DNC chair election – during his first four and a half months on the job.
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David Hogg, the 25-year-old activist and school shooting survivor who was elected a DNC vice chair the same day Martin won the chair election, ignited a civil war within the party by pledging to spend millions of dollars through his outside political group to support primary-challenges some older House Democrats in blue districts that he said were «asleep at the wheel.»
Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg, who was elected to his party position in February, exited the DNC earlier this month after a clash with DNC leadership. REUTERS/Emily Elconin (REUTERS/Emily Elconin)
Hogg’s threat to spend money against fellow Democrats, which was unprecedented at the DNC, eventually led to his exit from the national party committee earlier this month.
The party’s clash with Hogg included embarrassing audio of Martin – that was leaked to the press – of the chair questioning his ability to lead the DNC.
«You essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to,» Martin said of Hogg in the recording, which was first reported by Politico. «I don’t know if I wanna do this anymore.»
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Days later – more bad news – as two top national labor leaders quit their roles at the DNC.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, and Lee Saunders, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, declined offers to stay on as at-large members of the DNC as they questioned the party’s direction under Martin. The news was first reported by the New York Times.
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, on April 26, 2023, was one of two top labor leaders who recently stepped down from their roles with the DNC. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz)
Meanwhile, in the crucial fundraising battle with the rival Republican National Committee, the DNC is falling behind, according to the latest campaign cash figures.
The latest filings with the Federal Election Commission show the RNC with $67 million cash on hand as of the end of April, far ahead of the DNC’s $17 million in their coffers.
While the infighting over the past few months may subside, the party’s fundraising could be a concern as Democrats aim to win back the House and possibly the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.
A DNC committee member, who also asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News that Martin’s tenure so far «has been underwhelming.»
Meanwhile, Maria Cardona, a longtime Democratic strategist and current DNC committee member, told Fox News «DNC members are absolutely frustrated and sick of the in-fighting and wish that everyone would just get over themselves and focus on helping Chairman Martin and the party defeat Republicans instead of attacking each other.
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«We have no time for this bullsh-t. Our country and our democracy is facing existential threats every day, and that is where 1000% of our fight needs to be,» Cardona argued.
A former DNC official, who was granted anonymity, acknowledged that «the Democratic Party is in a rebuilding phase. «Everyone knew it was going to be a difficult task.»
Then-Minnesota Democratic Party chair Ken Martin speaks with Fox News on Dec. 12, 2024 in Washington D.C. Martin was elected DNC chair on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (Fox News – Paul Steinhauser)
But the official added «that is also why the Party overwhelmingly elected Ken and trusted him to lead the way. Instead of creating needless distractions that make his job harder, Democrats should work together and focus on the only thing that matters: winning.»
Cardona told Fox News that «everything that Ken has done, regardless of the drama that it has caused, has been the right moves.»
She and others in support of Martin noted the Democrats’ success in recent months in off-year and special elections, as well as the DNC’s increased investments in the state parties.
Another committee member, who was granted anonymity, pointed to the traditional powerful role of a national party chair when their party is out of power in the White House.
«Ken is the boss,» the committee member told Fox News. «Ken is rebuilding the house…he still has some major renovations to do.»
But the committee member added that that role can often ruffle feathers with others within the party.
Both Weingarten and Saunders supported Martin’s competitor in the race for DNC chair, now-former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler. As chair, Martin later removed Weingarten from the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee, which is the group responsible for drafting the Democratic Party’s presidential nominating calendar and election process.
The DNC committee member told Fox News Digital it was «not surprising» the union leaders decided to step down from the DNC, «given they both supported another candidate.»
Martin, in an interview this week with the New York Times, said «I know there’s a lot of people that are carrying grudges, that are still litigating the campaign that their person didn’t win.»
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And Martin, in a statement to Fox News, said that «some people in DC just want to win an argument, but I’m focused on winning elections. This year, Democrats have an unprecedented track record of 32 wins and overperformances in races across the country. That’s what I was elected to do.»
The chair highlighted that «we have to cut through the noise and focus on what works» and that the «American people don’t care about beltway chatter, and neither do I – they want to know that Democrats are fighting for them. Under my leadership, that’s what the DNC is doing.»
Trump sends message to Obama: He ‘owes me BIG’
President Donald Trump discusses a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity amid his accusations against former President Barack Obama for pushing a faulty Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
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President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland late Friday for a working trip where he is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and the U.K., as well as visit several of his properties there.
«We’re meeting with the prime minister tonight,» Trump told reporters Friday before departing for Scotland. «We’re going to be talking about the trade deal that we made, and maybe even improve it.»
«We want to talk about certain aspects, which is going to be good for both countries,» Trump said. «More fine-tuning. Also, we’re going to do a little celebrating together, because, you know, we got along very well. U.K.’s been trying to make a deal with us for like, 12 years, and haven’t been able to do it. We got it done, and he’s doing a very good job, this prime minister. Good guy.»
TRUMP HEADS TO SCOTLAND TO TALK GOLF, POLITICS AND TRADE
President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on July 25, 2025, in Prestwick, Scotland.
In May, the U.S. and the U.K. announced the two countries had agreed to a major trade deal, which marked the first historic trade negotiation signed following Liberation Day, when Trump announced widespread tariffs for multiple countries April 2 at a range of rates.
Trump, who is slated to remain in Scotland until Tuesday, is also scheduled to visit his golf courses in Turnberry and Aberdeen while abroad.
Here’s also what happened this week:
Federal Reserve visit
Trump visited the Federal Reserve headquarters Thursday, as he has ramped up digs at Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
Trump accompanied other administration officials for a tour of the headquarters, following $2.5 billion in renovations to the building. The massive project has attracted scrutiny from lawmakers and members of the Trump administration, including the president, who suggested the huge renovation could amount to a fireable offense.
«I think he’s terrible … I didn’t see him as a guy that needed a palace to live in,» Trump said July 16. «But the one thing I would have never guessed is that he would be spending two and a half billion dollars to build a little extension onto the Fed.»
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President Donald Trump speaks with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell (right) as he visits the Federal Reserve in Washington, July 24, 2025.
On Thursday, the two briefly sparred over the cost of the renovation, but Trump told reporters afterward that the two had a «good meeting» and that there was «no tension.» Trump also shut down speculation he might oust Powell, claiming such a move would be unnecessary.
The Federal Reserve, the United States central bank, oversees the nation’s monetary policy and regulates financial institutions.
Trump historically has railed against Powell, calling him names like «numskull» and «too late.» Likewise, Trump has expressed ire toward Powell for ignoring requests to lower interest rates.
«Well, I’d love him to lower interest rates, but other than that, what can I tell you?» Trump said Thursday.
Rescissions package signing
Trump signed into law Thursday his roughly $9 billion rescissions package to claw back already approved federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting.
The rescissions measure revoked nearly $8 billion in funding Congress already approved for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a formerly independent agency that provided impoverished countries aid and offered development assistance.
The rescissions package also rescinds more than $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal funding for NPR and PBS.
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Liberals reacted strongly to Congress’ recent vote to strip federal funding from NPR and PBS. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
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Israel reanuda el lanzamiento de ayuda sobre Gaza en medio de una grave crisis humanitaria
En medio de una creciente presión internacional para permitir el ingreso de asistencia humanitaria a la Franja de Gaza, Israel reanudó este sábado el lanzamiento aéreo de alimentos y suministros básicos. El Ejército informó que arrojó siete paquetes con harina, azúcar y comida enlatada, como parte del esfuerzo por «facilitar la entrada de ayuda» al territorio palestino.
La iniciativa también incluirá la participación del Reino Unido y Emiratos Árabes Unidos, que anunciaron su disposición para sumarse de inmediato a los envíos.
Sin embargo, la ONU y organizaciones humanitarias insisten en que esta modalidad no resuelve el problema de fondo. «El lanzamiento aéreo no pondrá fin al hambre. Es costoso, ineficaz y puede incluso matar a civiles hambrientos», escribió en la red X Philippe Lazzarini, director de la agencia de la ONU para los refugiados palestinos (UNRWA).
Este sábado, la Defensa Civil de Gaza denunció la muerte de al menos 40 personas por bombardeos israelíes en distintos puntos del enclave, incluyendo Ciudad de Gaza, Jan Yunis y un campamento en el centro del territorio. Además, tres personas murieron por disparos del Ejército cuando esperaban recibir ayuda, una de ellas alcanzada al acercarse a un punto de distribución ubicado cerca de un puesto militar israelí.
Testigos aseguraron que miles de personas se habían congregado en ese lugar con la esperanza de conseguir alimentos. «El Ejército abrió fuego cuando la gente intentó acercarse», dijo Abou Samir Hamoudeh, de 42 años, a la agencia AFP.
En paralelo, un barco con activistas propalestinos fue interceptado por fuerzas israelíes cuando se aproximaba a la costa de Gaza. Se trata del «Handala», una embarcación fletada por el movimiento internacional Flotilla por la Libertad, que había partido desde Sicilia con cargamento de medicamentos, alimentos y material médico. Israel confirmó que su marina impidió el ingreso del barco y que todos los pasajeros están a salvo.
Desde el inicio de la guerra, el 7 de octubre de 2023, Israel mantiene un bloqueo casi total sobre Gaza. A principios de marzo, ese cerco se endureció aún más, agravando la crisis por la falta de alimentos, medicamentos y otros bienes esenciales. Recién a fines de mayo se autorizaron algunas flexibilizaciones.
Este viernes, Francia, Alemania y Reino Unido reclamaron a Israel que levante de inmediato las restricciones a la entrada de ayuda humanitaria. En tanto, el Ejército israelí dijo que establecerá corredores humanitarios para permitir el paso seguro de los convoyes de alimentos y medicinas organizados por la ONU.
La guerra fue desencadenada por el brutal ataque de Hamas contra territorio israelí, que dejó 1.219 muertos, en su mayoría civiles, según cifras oficiales. En represalia, Israel lanzó una ofensiva militar sobre Gaza que ya provocó al menos 59.733 muertes, también en su mayoría civiles, según el Ministerio de Salud de ese territorio, cuyas cifras son consideradas creíbles por la ONU.
Los médicos de Gaza atienden cada día chicos y adultos desnutridos. Los hospitales suman cada día muertos por esa causa o por enfermedades evitables y simples pero que no pueden ser tratadas por falta de medicamentos. El mundo alza la voz ante la creciente crisis humanitaria en el enclave palestino, luego de más de 20 meses de guerra. Pero la ayuda que los habitantes necesitan desesperadamente no llega a tiempo y los esfuerzos para hacerla entrar se enfrentan a numerosos obstáculos.
Las agencias de la ONU y las organizaciones humanitarias denuncian las restricciones impuestas por Israel, el problema acuciante de la seguridad en un territorio constantemente bombardeado, y la aplicación de un mecanismo auspiciado por Estados Unidos y el Estado hebreo que hace caso omiso del sistema humanitario tradicional.
Israel acusa a las organizaciones internacionales de haber fracasado, y asegura que el anterior sistema coordinado por la ONU permitía al movimiento ultraislámico Hamas saquear los camiones de ayuda.
Sobre el terreno, más de 100 organizaciones humanitarias alertaron esta semana del riesgo de hambre masiva en el enclave palestino. Tanto la ONU como las ONGs se niegan a cooperar con la Fundación Humanitaria de Gaza (GHF) ya que consideran que fue concebida para servir principalmente los objetivos militares israelíes.
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The Trump administration’s battle with Democrat-controlled jurisdictions and their sanctuary polices suffered a blow on Friday when a federal judge in Chicago dismissed a case challenging their legality.
Judge Lindsay Jenkins of the Northern District of Illinois, a President Biden appointee, granted the defendants’ motion for dismissal, ruling that the city’s ordinances are lawful protections not subject to federal enforcement mandates.
The Trump Justice Department, in a February filing, accused the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago of unlawfully interfering with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration as it aims to carry out mass deportations.
U.S. District Judge Lindsay Jenkins in Illinois has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to block Chicago’s limits on cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities. (Getty; U.S. Senate)
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Sanctuary cities or sanctuary policies limit co-operation between local officials and law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. The Trump administration has long railed against the measures, arguing they make such areas a haven for criminal illegal immigrants and contribute to increased crime.
The Justice Department alleges these laws violate the U.S. Constitution’s «Supremacy Clause» under the Tenth Amendment, which states that federal law preempts state and local laws that may conflict with it.
But Jenkins rejected the argument, ruling that states retain significant powers not explicitly granted to the federal government.
«Finding that these same Policy provisions constitute discrimination or impermissible regulation would provide an end-run around the Tenth Amendment,» the judge wrote. «It would allow the federal government to commandeer States under the guise of intergovernmental immunity — the exact type of direct regulation of states barred by the Tenth Amendment.»
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, along with other federal law enforcement agencies, attend a pre-enforcement meeting in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. ( Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance in 2012 that stops city agencies and employees from getting involved in civil immigration enforcement or helping federal authorities with such efforts. The Illinois legislature passed a similar state law, known as the TRUST Act, in 2017.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he was pleased with the decision and that the city is safer when police focus on the needs of Chicagoans.
«This ruling affirms what we have long known: that Chicago’s Welcoming City Ordinance is lawful and supports public safety. The City cannot be compelled to cooperate with the Trump Administration’s reckless and inhumane immigration agenda,» he said in a statement.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, said he was pleased with the decision and that the city is safer when police focus on the needs of Chicagoans. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images, left, and Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images, right.)
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The Trump administration has sued several jurisdictions over their sanctuary policies, including a filing this week against New York City. The administration has also sued several New Jersey cities, as well as Los Angeles.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the federal government was left with no choice but to protect New Yorkers by filing the suit.
«If New York’s leaders won’t step up to protect their citizens, we will,» she wrote on X.
The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
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