Who is John Lewis?
Revered as the "conscience of the Congress," John Lewis spent his life fighting for racial justice,...
William ‘Bill’ Clay Sr, Missouri’s first Black congressman dies at 94
William "Bill" Clay Sr., Missouri’s first Black member of Congress and a founding member of the...
Hakeem Jeffries sets record for longest House floor speech to delay vote on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’; sweeping tax, spending and policy bill passes final vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made history Thursday, July 3rd, by delivering the longest speech ever...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett withdraws bid for top spot on House Oversight panel
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D–Dallas) has withdrawn her candidacy to serve as the ranking Democrat on...
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver indicted on federal charges after New Jersey Detention Center incident
A federal grand jury in New Jersey indicted Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver (D‑NJ) on June 10,...
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett seeks top role on key House Committee
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), a second-term congresswoman and rising star in Democratic politics, has formally entered...
Rep. Glenn Ivey denied access to wrongfully deported constituent in El Salvador
Maryland Representative Glenn Ivey's recent attempt to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a constituent wrongfully deported to...
Kweisi Mfume enters race for top Democratic spot on House Oversight Committee
Representative Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.), a seasoned legislator with a distinguished career in public service, has officially...
Charles Rangel, founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and first African American to chair the House Ways and Means Committee, dies at 94
Charles B. Rangel, a towering figure in American politics and a founding member of the Congressional...
Who is Brenda Lawrence, former representative of Michigan’s 14th Congressional District
Brenda L. Lawrence served as the representative for Michigan’s 14th Congressional District, encompassing parts of Detroit,...
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