Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis has been diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer. What We Know: Lewis, 79, was diagnosed with the illness […]
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Congressman John Shimkus Will Not Seek Re-election in 2020
John Shimkus disclosed on the Mark Reardon Show that he would soon be retiring. He went on to say “It has a been an honor […]
Mueller Testimony before Congress
Update 7/24/19 3:30 PM ET: Both testimonies have concluded and can be viewed below. Original Story 7/24/19 12:30 PM ET: Note: Only part 1 of […]
Jamaican Republican Businesswoman Set To Challenge AOC For Congressional Seat
New York businesswoman, Scherie Murray, announced Wednesday that she is running for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s congressional seat in 2020. What We Know: Murray, who immigrated from […]
House Democrats SUE to obtain Trump tax returns
House Democrats filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court seeking access to President Trump’s tax returns, accusing the Trump administration of an “extraordinary attack” on […]
Ta-Nehisi Coates goes after McConnell on reparations
Ta-Nehisi Coates, a well known writer and activist went after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell during a Wednesday House hearing on reparations for slavery just […]
Taraji P. Henson Discusses Mental Health at Congressional Hearing
Award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson spoke at Friday’s Congressional Black Caucus hearing to talk about the mental health issues of African-American youth. What We Know: […]
Jon Stewart Petitions Congress To Re-Establish 9/11 Fund
The former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart appeared at a nearly empty U.S. Congress Tuesday to discuss the immediate reauthorization of the 9/11 Victim Compensation […]
Mueller implies impeachment during live statement
On Wednesday, Robert Mueller made a live statement where he implied the impeachment of President Trump. What We Know: Mueller has been serving as the […]
Biden spoke with Anita Hill, shared ‘regret for what she endured’
Former Vice President Joe Biden had a long awaited conversation with Anita Hill apologizing for the way she was treated during her sexual harassment senate […]