House subcommittee advances Legislative Branch spending bill - Roll Call A proposal to cut the GAO's budget nearly in half could cause Congress to miss out on billions of dollars in savings, Democrats say. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025
Democratic lawmakers denied entry to detention centers in LA and New York Members of Congress sought to check on individuals who were detained during immigration raids and protests The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2025
White House bid to cut funding could spell trouble for Smithsonian American Latino museum - Roll Call Backers of a planned Smithsonian museum honoring American Latinos are concerned the president's budget proposes to end money for the project. Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025
Charles B. Rangel, founding member of Congressional Black Caucus and former Ways and Means chair, dies at 94 - Roll Call Former New York Rep. Charles B. Rangel, who helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, died on Monday. He was 94. Roll Call · May 26, 2025
Outside groups call on Congress to buck the trend and invest in itself - Roll Call Congress should get “strategic” about funding its Article 1 duties, some advocates tell lawmakers, even as cuts are in vogue. Roll Call · Apr 9, 2025
Questions linger on future of Smithsonian museums on women, Latinos - Roll Call Some worry anti-DEI movement will slow progress on the two museums approved in 2020 by Congress and President Donald Trump. Roll Call · Apr 3, 2025
Hispanic Democrat slams ‘xenophobic’ Republican tweet calling him an ‘illegal immigrant’ ‘The Republican Party has been invaded by xenophobic feelings and xenophobes,’ Adriano Espaillat tells The Independent The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
Democrats Rush To Defend Fellow Lawmaker After Republicans Call Him 'Illegal Immigrant' Espaillat, who is the first Dominican-American and former undocumented migrant to serve in Congress, gave the Spanish rebuttal to Trump's Congressional address. Latin Times · Mar 6, 2025
Slotkin, Espaillat to deliver Democratic responses to Trump address Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin and New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat will deliver the Democratic responses to Donald Trump's joint address. Roll Call · Feb 27, 2025
Latino Organizations And Officials Gather To Send a Message to Trump Administration Amid Immigration Crackdown: 'Enough' National Latino leaders gathered outside Capitol Hill Wednesday to map out their frustrations and next steps amid Trump's controversial policies. Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025
Injured officers, Democrats still waiting for Jan. 6 plaque Ahead of the 4th anniversary of the Capitol attack, some are again calling for the dedication of an overdue plaque to honor police. Roll Call · Jan 2, 2025
Puerto Rico suffers nearly island-wide power outage on New Year’s Eve Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure has struggled to recover after 2017’s Hurricane Maria, a powerful Category 4 storm. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024
Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Change Leadership as it Looks to Rethink Messaging to Latino Voters New York Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat is running unopposed to lead as the Caucus regroups after Donald Trump's presidential victory Latin Times · Nov 18, 2024
NJ Democrats pick longtime legislator to replace Pascrell on November ballot - Roll Call New Jersey Democrats select longtime legislator Nellie Pou to replace Bill Pascrell Jr. on the ballot in November. Roll Call · Aug 29, 2024
Top News · Aug 16, 2024 Progressive House Democrat Condemns Violent Anti-Israel Demonstration In District Rep. Espaillat strongly denounces violent anti-Israel protest in his district, condemning intimidation and violence. Tensions within Democratic Party over ...
Top News · Jul 13, 2024 Rep. Espaillat Supports President Biden Amid Calls For Resignation Democratic Rep. Espaillat supports Biden's reelection bid, highlighting party unity and Biden's pandemic leadership.
Roll Call · Jun 14, 2024 Legislative Branch spending bill advances without member pay bump - Roll Call The House Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a Legislative Branch spending bill after again denying lawmakers a pay raise.
Roll Call · May 23, 2024 Democrats decry ‘very, very harmful’ riders in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised a modest spending boost for Congress but slammed a provision that would block DEI programs.
Roll Call · May 22, 2024 House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.
Roll Call · May 16, 2024 Jan. 6 plaque is waiting on Republicans, Jeffries says - Roll Call In a National Police Week twist, House Democrats put GOP leaders on the spot over a delayed tribute for officers who responded to the Capitol attack.
Latin Times · Jan 31, 2024 Funding Shelters, TPS Among Congress Hispanic Caucus' Immigration-Related Priorities for This Year DACA Protection, Temporary Protected Status and Funding Shelters Among Congress Hispanic Caucus' Priorities
Latin Times · Jan 20, 2024 "El Grande" on a Coin: Congressman Seeks to Commemorate Roberto Clemente in U.S. Currency The petition wishes to honor the Puerto Rican legend for the "Latinization" of baseball and his humanitarian work
Roll Call · May 17, 2023 Legislative Branch bill advanced to full Appropriations panel - Roll Call The House Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee advanced a $6.7 billion fiscal 2024 spending bill to the full Appropriations panel.
Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023 Some Democrats criticize Biden outreach on border policy change - Roll Call Some Democratic lawmakers say the Biden administration did not sufficiently consult them before announcing a major border initiative Thursday.
Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022 Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts WASHINGTON — With promises to do “hard, unglamorous” work, help colleagues connect with constituents and navigate an ever changing media landscape, House Democrats are competing for open posts in the party’s leadership.