Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin navigates party infighting, leadership vacuum claims, and fundraising challenges while implementing his strategy to help Democrats recover

The Democratic National Committee is touting a record $40 million raised in the first four months of Ken Martin's chairmanship — more than any other chair in that time frame. Why it matters: The news comes amid growing infighting and frustration from committee members,

They expressed frustration over the DNC’s break-up with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten and AFSCME President Lee Saunders — who between them represent millions of members — as the latest sign of a widening gap between party leadership and the labor movement, a once-core part of the Democratic coalition.