The Latest Breaking News from Jennifer McClellan

Wife of ex-lieutenant governor mourned by her patients and friends after murder-suicide

Cerina Fairfax, 49, ran a thriving family dentistry practice in the nearby city of Fairfax

The Independent UK · Apr 17

First-responder network reauthorization advances

House lawmakers are moving forward with a reauthorization of the federally supported communications network for emergency services, despite mixed support from the public safety community for changes in the measure. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted, 51-0, on Wednesday to forward a bill, as amended, that would reauthorize the…

Roll Call · Mar 25

Black women are the backbone of the Democratic Party. Kamala Harris moved them to the foreground

For years, Black women in the Democratic Party have toiled in silence. But in recent years, Eric Garcia reports, things have changed

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

Debt bill's pipeline provision puts Democrats in a tight spot - Roll Call

House Democrats typically vocal on climate issues were noncommittal when asked how they will vote on the debt limit bill.

Roll Call · May 31, 2023

MTG bought McCarthy's used Chapstick

The House GOP caucus "auctioned off" lip balm used by the House speaker amid debt ceiling negotiations

Salon · May 24, 2023

Photos of the week ending March 10, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: A new member of Congress, swapping ties, delivering flowers and worldwide threats highlighted the week in Congress.

Roll Call · Mar 10, 2023

McClellan sworn in as Virginia's first Black woman member of Congress - Roll Call

Jennifer McClellan made history Tuesday night at her swearing-in, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. 

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2023

McClellan to become 1st Black woman to represent Virginia

Democrat Jennifer McClellan is set to be sworn in to the U.S. House, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Democratic women stress House freshman class diversity - Roll Call

House Democrats highlighted the diversity of women in their freshman class during the second day of a party retreat in Baltimore.

Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023

Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections

Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023