Tim Walz

Timothy James Walz is an American politician, former U.S. Army non-commissioned officer, and retired educator who has served since 2019 as the 41st governor of Minnesota. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he was a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019.
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Some of the key events about Tim Walz

  • 1981
    Enlisted in the Nebraska Army National Guard, serving for 24 years
  • 1981
    Discharged from the Army National Guard due to a football injury
  • 1989
    Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social science education from Chadron State College
  • 1996
    Received the Teacher of the Year award at Mankato West High School
  • 2004
    Elected to the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district
  • 2006
    Co-founded the Congressional Veterans Caucus
  • 2006
    Criticized for voting against a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage
  • 2007
    Became the highest-ranking enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress
  • 2009
    Received the Harry S. Truman Award from the National Guard Association of the United States
  • 2009
    Faced backlash for supporting the Affordable Care Act
  • 2013
    Introduced the STOCK Act to combat insider trading in Congress
  • 2013
    Voted for a bill that would have allowed the NSA to continue collecting phone records
  • 2016
    Criticized for supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement
  • 2018
    Elected as the 41st Governor of Minnesota
  • 2018
    Faced controversy over his stance on gun control during gubernatorial campaign
  • 2020
    Led Minnesota's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing measures to protect public health
  • 2020
    Criticized for initial response to George Floyd protests in Minneapolis
  • 2021
    Faced backlash for implementing COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates
  • 2022
    Criticized for slow rollout of cannabis legalization despite campaign promises
  • 2023
    Faced controversy over signing a bill allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses

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Minnesota governor shares unexpected response to major political shift

Minnesota governor shares unexpected response to major political shift

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Society, Politics • November 9 2024 , 12:20 AM  •  2843 views
Historic presidential race ends: What happened at Howard University yesterday

Historic presidential race ends: What happened at Howard University yesterday

After a tight presidential race **Kamala Harris** gave her final campaign speech at Howard University. The first-ever HBCU graduate presidential candidate faced an unexpected turn in battleground states

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 10:05 PM  •  915 views
Harris's historic White House run ends with unexpected twist in union support

Harris's historic White House run ends with unexpected twist in union support

Former VP **Kamala Harris** lost presidential race despite breaking fundraising records and making history. Economic concerns and working-class voter disconnect proved decisive in Trumpʼs victory

Economics, Politics • November 6 2024 , 03:40 PM  •  758 views
Ex-generals break silence: Military service becomes hot topic in election race

Ex-generals break silence: Military service becomes hot topic in election race

Military veterans now play unexpected role in presidential race with both vice-presidential picks having service background. Former top military officials step into political spotlight with strong statements

Society, Politics • November 6 2024 , 12:34 AM  •  1212 views
Famous makeup artist reveals hidden secrets of US politicians appearance

Famous makeup artist reveals hidden secrets of US politicians appearance

Professional makeup expert shares insights about well-known political figures makeup tricks and fails. From historical TV debates to modern-day appearances this story shows how politicians look matters

Politics • November 4 2024 , 09:29 PM  •  590 views
Behind the scenes: How makeup shapes modern American politics

Behind the scenes: How makeup shapes modern American politics

From Nixonʼs sweaty debate to todayʼs polished appearances‚ makeup became a game-changer in US politics. A pro makeup artist reveals secrets behind politicians looking camera-ready

Politics • November 4 2024 , 08:17 PM  •  670 views
Famous faces join key politicians for upcoming multi-state campaign tour

Famous faces join key politicians for upcoming multi-state campaign tour

Top political figures team up with celebrities and musicians for a series of campaign events across multiple states. The tour includes stops in Georgia‚ North Carolina‚ Nevada and Arizona

Politics, Culture • November 2 2024 , 01:07 PM  •  4912 views
Gender battle heats up as Harris and Trump fight for different voter groups

Gender battle heats up as Harris and Trump fight for different voter groups

Latest polls show sharp divide between male and female voters as election day approaches. Both candidates target specific gender groups with their campaign messages while early-voting numbers show interesting trends

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:39 PM  •  816 views
US agencies expose new Russian-made fake election videos ahead of voting day

US agencies expose new Russian-made fake election videos ahead of voting day

Intel agencies found two more election-related fake videos made by Russian actors on social media. The clips spread false info about illegal voting in Georgia and fake bribery claims against Democrats

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:22 PM  •  818 views
Minnesota governor's secret campaign weapon: His Gen Z daughter joins national tour

Minnesota governor's secret campaign weapon: His Gen Z daughter joins national tour

A 23-year-old college grad becomes her dads unexpected campaign star during his VP nomination tour. Hope Walz connects with young voters through viral social-media moments and down-to-earth presence

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 09:08 AM  •  1275 views
Last-minute swing state showdown: Trump and Harris chase crucial votes

Last-minute swing state showdown: Trump and Harris chase crucial votes

Two presidential front-runners make final push in key battleground states before next weeks election. Trump reaches out to faith-based voters while Harris focuses on manufacturing and jobs

Business, Politics • October 29 2024 , 05:42 AM  •  4252 views