Perez elected DNC chair marks first Latino leader in party history
In Atlanta, Tom Perez won the Democratic National Committee chair on a second ballot with 235 votes, beating Rep. Keith Ellison. He pledges to unite a divided base, harness liberal energy, and confront Donald Trump while raising cash and rebuilding the party after 2016. Ellison drew support from Bernie Sanders allies and left, with Obama era backing noted. Perez vows to lead a broad, inclusive, big tent Democratic effort into 2018 and beyond.
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Kuwait plans 600 guest National Day party at Trump Hotel
Kuwait plans a National Day celebration at the Trump International Hotel in Washington with about 500 to 600 attendees. Officials estimate costs of 40 000 to 60 000 dollars, while the embassy notes it paid similar sums for past events at other venues.
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Ali Jr detained after Florida return from Jamaica
Muhammad Ali Jr and his mother Khalilah Camacho Ali, both Muslims, were detained at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Airport after returning from Jamaica where she spoke on black history. Family friend Chris Mancini says the incident appears linked to Trump’s Muslim ban.
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Gazette contact and subscription information notice
The Gazette provides mailing addresses and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries. It lists Cedar Rapids Iowa address and P.O. Box for address changes as well as toll free and local phone numbers for subscription and general inquiries.
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Trump will skip annual White House Correspondents Dinner
President Donald Trump announced he will not attend the White House Correspondents Association Dinner drawing celebrities and journalists. The event typically features a humorous address by the sitting president and honors First Amendment journalism.
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