Overview

• Opening the Minneapolis gathering on Monday, Chair Ken Martin urged Democrats to “stand up and fight,” saying the party cannot be the only one that “plays by the rules anymore.”
• The Resolutions Committee is set to consider competing measures on the Israel‑Hamas war, including a proposal urging suspension of U.S. military aid and an arms embargo versus a leadership‑backed alternative with different framing.
• Members will also take up a push to curb unlimited corporate and dark money in the 2028 presidential primary process by creating a panel to propose enforceable steps by next summer.
• Federal filings show a deep cash gap, with the DNC reporting about $14 million on hand at the end of July versus the RNC’s roughly $84 million, as leaders cite big‑donor fatigue and pivot to small‑dollar fundraising.
• A privately discussed no‑confidence effort against Martin over fundraising concerns did not advance, and top Democrats urged an end to personal attacks while preparations begin for outlining the 2028 primary calendar process.