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Lee Saunders and other leaders were working to reach their 11 million members holding more than 70 virtual and in-person town halls
If members have had a negative experience or felt ignored we're going to hear them out and work to make it right
The aim is to convince members that union-organizing is important and that Trump's policies are bad for workers
Shift toward Trump among blue-collar voters last year was culmination of trend in recent elections Democrats gained votes in wealthy white enclaves while Republicans earned new support in working-class regions and among Hispanic and Black voters
Other labor unions remain conciliatory pushing to encourage the Democratic National Committee to improve outreach to voters who defected to Trump
Other union leaders suggested the party should support and fund campaigns by candidates who are not from wealthy backgrounds
Top union officials do not view President Trump as a true ally of organized labor despite campaign promises to improve working people's lives and Trump's appeal among the rank and file
Top union officials redouble efforts to push Democratic Party to appeal more to their rank and file
Correction was made on Feb 10 2026 earlier version misstated when Justice Department released latest documents related to Epstein investigation
Representative Thomas Massie said other public figures had stepped down over more limited ties with Epstein
Lutnick was never in the room with Epstein socially for business or philanthropy
Lutnick portrayed it as a stop-off from a family vacation aboard his yacht
Files contain documents showing Epstein expressed interest in meeting Lutnick's nanny in 2013 and had her resume sent to him
Commerce secretary has faced calls to resign over the issue
Visit took place four years after Epstein pleaded guilty in Florida to soliciting prostitution from a minor
Lutnick said he and his wife have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide
Spokesman said scrutiny of Lutnick by news media was an attempt to distract from the administration's accomplishments
Karoline Leavitt said Secretary Lutnick remains a very important member of President Trump's team and the president fully supports the secretary
Senator Chris Van Hollen accused the secretary of misrepresenting the extent of his contact with the convicted sex offender
Howard Lutnick testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday
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