Democrats, GOP take contrasting views on LGBTQ survey bill An effort to be more inclusive or attempted intrusion by the federal government The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
Andrew Yang to endorse Suraj Patel in NY congressional race Former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang is getting involved in a New York congressional primary that’s pitted two veteran lawmakers against each other The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition Ballotpedia · Jun 9, 2022
Uvalde survivor tells Congress she covered herself in blood to save her life An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, recounted in video testimony to Congress on Wednesday how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot and “just stayed quiet.” France 24 · Jun 9, 2022
‘I don’t want it to happen again,’ Uvalde student says as gun laws debated in Congress WASHINGTON — Miah Cerrillo gave lawmakers a horrifying first-hand account of last month's school massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde as she described covering herself in her friend’s blood to play dead while the shooter gunned down her classmates. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
Uvalde survivor, 11, tells House hearing she smeared herself with friend’s blood Miah Cerrillo speaks before House passes gun control bill that is all but doomed in Senate The Guardian - US · Jun 8, 2022
4th grade Uvalde survivor: 'I don't want it to happen again' An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas has told members of Congress how she covered herself in her dead classmate’s blood and played dead to avoid being shot The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
House probes missing Trump admin gifts Reports "raise concerns about the potential for undue influence over former President Trump by foreign governments" Salon · Jun 8, 2022
Clashes among New York Democrats after redistricting redo Two of New York’s longest-serving members of Congress have turned from allies to rivals after a court redrew the state’s congressional maps The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
Police chief had no radio during Texas school shooting: Senator Loved ones of victims killed at Uvalde, Texas primary school are still seeking answers about law enforcement’s response. Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2022
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims to testify in Congress Parents of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will appear before a House committee next week as Congress debates gun measures The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022
House oversight committee launches probe into Jared Kusher’s Saudi-backed investment fund Mr Kushner’s new venture received a $2bn investment from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2022
Jared Kushner under congressional investigation for $2B Saudi investment with private firm Kushner denies acting improperly over his firm's transaction with the wealth fund controlled by Saudi Arabia's crown prince. Axios · Jun 3, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 25 (June 2, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Democratic Edition Ballotpedia · Jun 2, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 28, 2022 News briefs House panel demands answers from gun makers on marketing of assault weapons
Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022 House panel demands answers from gun makers on marketing of assault weapons WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee is demanding information about the marketing of assault weapons from leading gun manufacturers, including those that made the weapons used in the recent massacres in Texas and New York.
Axios · May 22, 2022 Democrats' early redistricting wins unravel as midterm fears deepen The party was already at a huge disadvantage for the midterms.
Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022 Redrawn congressional lines dividing Democrats, ‘earthquake’ for New York politics ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s once-a-decade redistricting process has played out in protracted court battles, sowed confusion among voters as well as candidates and exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party.
Salon · May 20, 2022 N.Y. Dems in crisis — which they created Leading House Dem may run against Black progressive freshman; AOC says it's "shameful" and "imperils our majority"
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 Former NY Mayor Bill de Blasio poised to run for Congress, announces exploratory committee NEW YORK — Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed Wednesday he’s mulling a run for an open congressional seat that’s drawn big interest from a number of local politicians looking to take a step up into federal government.
Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022 2 senior NYC Democrats pitted against each other in draft election map WASHINGTON — Two veteran House Democrats from New York City would be forced into a primary face-off to represent a new Manhattan-based district under a draft of a redrawn congressional map for the state.
The Independent UK · May 13, 2022 House Oversight Committee launches probe into baby formula manufacturers amid nationwide shortage ‘The national formula shortage poses a threat to the health and economic security of infants and families in communities across the country,’ lawmakers write
Benzinga · May 11, 2022 Almost 400M COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Lost Due To Emergent's Baltimore Plant Fiasco According to a recent report from the US House select subcommittee on the coronavirus crisis, Emergent Biosolutions Inc (NYSE:EBS) might have destroyed nearly 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines after failing to meet quality standards. Initially, 75 million - 85 million doses of drug substance were said to be destroyed after contamination. "Despite major…
The Guardian - US · May 9, 2022 Groups perpetuating Trump’s 2020 election lie face scrutiny and lawsuits Colorado lawsuit charges group with questioning residents about voting status while Trump loyalists work to sustain falsehoods
The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2022 McKinsey denies illegally hiding work for opioid-maker Purdue Pharma while advising FDA Consulting firm was protecting client confidentiality, chief says, and wasn’t obliged to disclose work advising drug manufacturer