Big money dominates in Maryland’s 4th District Former Rep. Donna Edwards wants her old job back. Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022
House making 1st attempt to protect abortion in post-Roe era The House is expected to vote on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022
Mary McLeod Bethune becomes first Black American honoured by their state at National Statuary Hall The statue of educator and activist Mary McLeod Bethune replaces a statue of a Confederate general The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022
Nancy Pelosi Makes Trades In These 3 Tech Stocks: How She Booked $1.8M Profit On $110K Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul have made some big bets on technology stocks over the last year. Here’s the latest three trades made in the Pelosi portfolio. Benzinga · Jul 14, 2022
Q&A: Rep. Clyburn talks about his future in party leadership, what Biden has done for Black voters WASHINGTON — Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat and the highest-ranking African American in the House, spoke recently with the Los Angeles Times about Democrats' plan before the midterm elections, the Jan. 6 hearings, his future in the party's leadership and when he'll know when it's time… Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2022
Big money dominates in Maryland’s 4th District - Roll Call Former Rep. Donna Edwards faces attorney Glenn Ivey in the Democratic primary as she tries to make a comeback in Maryland's 4th District. Roll Call · Jul 14, 2022
Jonathan Bernstein: Republican boycott of Jan. 6 committee Is backfiring Tuesday’s hearing of the House committee investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol of Jan. 6, 2021 provided a stark reminder of how the boycott by all but two Republicans has set the context of the proceedings. Remember: After Speaker Nancy Pelosi vetoed Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s suggestions for Republicans… Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2022
Mary McLeod Bethune statue unveiled at US Capitol ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida champion of civil and women’s rights took the spotlight Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall with the unveiling of a marble statue of Central Florida icon Mary McLeod Bethune — the founder of Bethune-Cookman University. Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2022
What Donald Trump has said about the January 6 riot Ex-president has gloated over size of the crowd at ‘Stop the Steal’ rally, portray jailed participants as innocent victims and shrug off responsibility The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022
House centrists could derail Manchin reconciliation deal with demand for no new taxes Trying to modify the potential deal could scuttle the entire package. Axios · Jul 13, 2022
What Donald Trump has said about the January 6 riot Ex-president continues to gloat over size of the crowd at ‘Stop the Steal’ rally, portray jailed participants as innocent victims and shrug off responsibility as televised congressional hearings get underway The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Pope: I wouldn't live in Vatican or Argentina if I retire Pope Francis says he wouldn't live in the Vatican or return to his native Argentina if and when he ever retires The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Republicans plot vengeance on Jan. 6 committee Key House Republicans are threatening to subpoena records of the committee if the GOP retakes the majority next year. Axios · Jul 6, 2022
After Roe: Defund the Democrats After their disastrous failure on abortion rights, Democrats want us to give more money and vote harder. Forget it Salon · Jul 3, 2022
Salon · Jul 3, 2022 Why Trump demanded to go to the Capitol "Violence was part of the plan. It has to be in a coup," fascism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat tells CNN
Tribune News Service · Jul 1, 2022 McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks WASHINGTON — Republicans won’t back compromise legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and U.S. competitiveness with China if Democrats continue to negotiate a partisan budget package that can pass without GOP support, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday.
Roll Call · Jun 30, 2022 McConnell threatens support for China bill, citing budget talks - Roll Call Senate minority leader says GOP won't back legislation to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing if Democrats push their budget package.
Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022 ‘History’: Ketanji Brown Jackson officially joins US top court Justice Jackson takes oath to begin tenure as the first Black woman on the US Supreme Court.
Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022 News briefs Supreme Court rules Oklahoma can prosecute more tribal crimes
Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022 Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion at Vatican amid abortion rights debate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi received Holy Communion Wednesday at the Vatican and met with Pope Francis despite her support for abortion rights.
WEKU · Jun 29, 2022 Pelosi receives Communion in the Vatican, despite her home archbishop refusing it The head of the church in San Francisco has said the House Speaker can't receive the sacrament there because of her abortion rights support, but Pope Francis has avoided politicizing the Eucharist.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Pelosi takes communion at the Vatican despite being denied it for abortion stance The Archbishop in San Francisco said the House Speaker will be denied communion
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022 Pelosi receives Communion in Vatican despite abortion stance U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights
Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2022 Trump’s wrath at Jan. 6 committee has McCarthy in an awkward spot WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump complained Tuesday that a surprise Jan. 6 committee hearing lacked “cross-examination,” again putting a spotlight on the top House Republican who left him largely defenseless.
Benzinga · Jun 28, 2022 Benzinga Before The Bell: Roe vs Wade Ruling Effect, Airbnb's Ban on Parties, JetBlue's Modified Proposal And Other Top Financial Stories Tuesday, June 28 CNBC