MTG flees her own rally over hecklers George Santos also made an appearance to decry the "precedent." He also did not stay long Salon · Apr 4, 2023
Members of Congress on TikTok Defend app's Reach to Voters Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina has used it to explain the complex fight over raising the debt limit. Rep. Robert Garcia of California has used it to engage with members of the LGBTQ+ community. And Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has used it to give an overview of Election… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023
Members of Congress on TikTok defend app's reach to voters More than two dozen members of Congress — all Democrats — who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether they’ll continue to use it The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023
After Nashville, Congress confronts limits of new gun law A new gun law has already prevented some potentially dangerous people from owning guns The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Trump’s foes delight in ex-president’s indictment: ‘In America, NO ONE is above the law’ ‘Republican officials are claiming it’s relatable that Donald Trump paid hush money to a porn star in order to win a presidential election, then manipulated official business records to conceal his campaign finance violations,.Weird’ The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023
‘Do your job’: Demands for change after latest US mass shooting Demonstrators protested in Nashville, site of latest attack, as tempers flared in Washington, DC, over gun law reform. Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023
Tensions appear on gun legislation after latest school shooting - Roll Call Lawmaker tension boiled over as it became clearer that Congress would not act on legislation after another fatal school shooting. Roll Call · Mar 30, 2023
‘Children are dying’: lawmakers argue as protesters in Nashville demand action Democrats and Republicans in Congress argue while hundreds of Nashville protesters urge lawmakers to ‘Save our children!’ The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023
Democrat and Republican in Capitol shouting match over gun safety: ‘Calm down? Children are dying!’ New York Democrat Jamaal Bowman had been giving a furious speech to reporters in a corridor when Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie tried to butt in The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
"They’re all cowards!” Dem explodes, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie tried — but failed — to push back Salon · Mar 29, 2023
Want To Use TikTok, Instagram Or Twitter? A Parent To Sign A Permission Slip Could Be Coming Social media app TikTok could be banned in the United States since the threats of privacy and targeting young teens under 18 Zenger · Mar 26, 2023
At the Races: TikTok takeover - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Mar 23, 2023
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faces off with US legislators in hearing Bipartisan support to ban the app has grown over concerns of Chinese government influence, spread of ‘harmful content’. Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023
TikTok creators, some U.S. Democratic lawmakers oppose ban on app TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans. Reuters · Mar 23, 2023
Roll Call · Mar 22, 2023 TikTok CEO to face skeptical lawmakers in testimony Thursday - Roll Call TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will have a tough task persuading lawmakers to soften their stance to the app at a Thursday hearing.
Roll Call · Mar 3, 2023 Debate club — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Highlights include a spirited debate between Reps. Byron Donalds and Jamaal Bowman about the 2024 presidential race, and more.
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 Leonard Greene: Without police brutality bill, George Floyd, Tyre Nichols deaths are in vain You would think that after what happened in Memphis, legislators would be tripping over themselves to get to the House floor to pass a new law that promises real police reform.
Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2023 Biden under pressure for police reform after Tyre Nichols funeral US vice president urges Congress to pass legislation as Nichols’s death renews push to end violence.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023 After Tyre Nichols funeral, Biden faces pressure on policing President Joe Biden is facing fresh pressure to make progress on police legislation after the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023 Why does Ilhan Omar attract so much Republican ire? Republicans accuse her of antisemitism, but Democrats see something far more sinister at hand, Eric Garcia reports
Tribune News Service · Jan 25, 2023 White House directs FTC, CFPB to probe housing rental market practices Landlords will face greater federal scrutiny from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Federal Trade Commission and other agencies amid rapidly rising rents under a plan that President Joe Biden released Wednesday.
Roll Call · Jan 25, 2023 White House directs FTC, CFPB to probe housing rental market practices - Roll Call The White House has directed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission to examine the housing rental market.
Reason · Jan 18, 2023 Elizabeth Warren, Jamaal Bowman Want To Give Lina Khan the Power To Impose Rent Control on the Whole Country Warren and fellow progressive Democrats have asked President Joe Biden to use the FTC, HUD, or maybe the FHFA to impose nationwide rent control.
Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023 Nurses in New York City strike over wages and staffing levels More than 7,000 nurses strike at two NYC hospitals, stating that low wages and staffing levels have squeezed workers.
Salon · Dec 18, 2022 Rail workers to Biden: We need sick days Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib and many union leaders join rail workers in protest over enforced contract