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Union leaders Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders quit DNC posts in the party’s latest dispute

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Two union leaders and longtime Democratic National Committee members have resigned from the national party, marking the latest internal dispute of chairman Ken Martin’s tenure. The departures of American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the ‘No Kings’ protesters?

Protests took place in multiple Mid-Missouri cities on Saturday to coincide with a military parade held on President Donald Trump’s birthday. “No Kings” protests were held nationwide and in local cities including Columbia, Jefferson City, Boonville and Fayette. The events drew crowds with signs bearing anti-Trump slogans. In Columbia, hundreds chanted and marched in downtown.

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‘No Kings’ protests break out nationwide, including in Mid-Missouri, as protesters call for change

(Columbia, Jefferson City MO) Protests tied to the ‘No Kings’ Rally movement broke out across the country on Saturday, with demonstrators calling out the actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. The rallies were also held in response to the Trump administration hosting an Army 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on the same day

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The US embassy in Baghdad

‘We fight or we die’: How days of frantic diplomacy and dire warnings culminated with Israel’s attack on Iran

By Betsy Klein, Sarah Ferris, Katie Bo Lillis, Kylie Atwood and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum this spring to Iran’s Supreme Leader: Strike a nuclear deal in 60 days, by mid-June, or face consequences. He urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on attacking Iran to give

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‘No Kings Rally’ organizers, mayors defend right to peaceful protest amid National Guard activation

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri mayors are reacting to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision to sign an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. Columbia, Jefferson City and Boonville are among several cities across the state participating in a “No Kings Rally.” It’s one of

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Protesters are detained after breaking through barrier fencing on Capitol Hill in Washington

Police arrest roughly 60 veterans and military family members protesting outside US Capitol after group crosses police line

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A group of roughly 60 individuals were arrested outside the US Capitol on Friday evening after breaching a police line of bike racks and moving toward steps leading to the Capitol Rotunda, according to the Capitol Police. The group, made up of veterans and military family members, planned a

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Columbia Ward 2 candidates discuss public safety, transit, infrastructure at Muleskinners forum

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Candidates in the race for Columbia’s Ward 2 on Friday introduced themselves and their platforms to the Columbia Muleskinners Democratic Lunch Group. The city called for a special election on Aug. 5 after former Councilwoman Lisa Meyer announced that she would step down on May 16. Two candidates running for the position include Vera Elwood and

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