Rep. Keith Ellison

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (left) and Rep. Deb Haaland look up to the gallery at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, their first day as members of Congress.

Congresswoman Tlaib Inspires Palestinian-Americans With A Dress And A Hashtag

1:25pm January 04, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

Michigan Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib wore a thobe to her swearing-in ceremony, and women responded on social media with photographs of themselves wearing the elaborate embroidered Palestinian dress.

Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, is facing allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies. The DNC says it is reviewing the claims.

Politics & Government

Keith Ellison Wins Primary In Minnesota, As DNC Reviews Domestic Abuse Allegations

10:16pm August 14, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

In its first statement on the allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison, the national Democratic Party says, "All allegations of domestic abuse are disturbing and should be taken seriously."

Newly-elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez, right, and Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., who was named deputy chairman at the DNC winter meeting in Atlanta, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.

Politics & Government

Across The Divide, Identity Politics Unites The Base At Both CPAC And DNC

1:52pm February 26, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

In very different ways, immigration and Islam were highlights at both the Conservative Political Action Conference and the vote for a new Democratic National Committee chairman.

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez looks on while visiting La Cocina on January 22, 2014 in San Francisco.

WATCH LIVE: Former Obama Labor Secretary Perez Wins DNC Chairmanship

9:07pm February 25, 2017

The Democratic National Committee is picking a new chairman Saturday in Atlanta. We are following all the action and will update below.

Rep. Keith Ellison speaking to the Democratic National Convention in July. Ellison, who represents Minneapolis, wants to lead the Democratic National Committee.

Keith Ellison's Bid To Lead The DNC Faces Increasing Resistance

4:04pm December 02, 2016

by Scott Detrow

On the eve of a debate among DNC chair candidates, Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison is facing criticism about his past remarks about Israel.