Political Legend Rep. Elijah Cummings Dead At 68
Elijah Cummings was a highly-respected and well-regarded member of Congress. He passed away at John's Hopkins Hospital on Thursday morning.
Nancy Pelosi Calls Off Vote On Impeachment Inquiry
The Democratic leader insists that a full House vote is not necessary to continue the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump.
Democratic Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Ruffles GOP Feathers By Reading Letter Slamming Trump
On Tuesday the U.S. representative from Ohio addressed the House with words from a constituent. It didn't go over so well with the GOP.
Black Women Leaders Come Together In Defense Of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Supporters are calling on Democratic leadership to formally reprimand Donald Trump for inciting hate speech and violence toward the congresswoman.
From Hip Hop’s Streets To The House Floor: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Is Bringing It The Brooklyn Way
The newly minted House Democratic Caucus Chair is climbing in Congress and bringing the borough that birthed him along for the ride.
House Democrats Divided Over Rep. Ilhan Omar's Views On Israel
The Democratic freshman has ruffled the feathers of older House Democrats, prompting a resolution banning anti-Semitism from House floor.
Historic Number Of Women, African Americans Sworn In To 116th Congress
The Congressional Black Caucus, for example, now boasts 55 lawmakers--the largest number ever to serve in Congress since the Caucus was founded in 1971.
Anita Hill Responds To Assault Allegation Against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
An unidentified woman claimed in a letter to Democratic lawmakers that Kavanaugh tried to rape her when they were in high school.