Lauren Underwood Speaks On Effective Leadership
Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) spoke to ESSENCE about how she’s handling her business in Congress, and why she is encouraging others to run for state and local offices.
Congress, White House Nearing Deal For More Economic Relief For Small Businesses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) signaled that there was more "fine print" to be worked out on the deal for small business relief.
Trump Threatens To Adjourn Congress, Push Through Nominees
Trump blames government vacancies on coronavirus response and threatens to go over Congress' head to make the appointments himself.
Congress Looks To Give Small Businesses Additional $250B Lifeline
Congress looks to add another $250 billion to the small-business aid program, as funds from the first wave run out.
Free Food Programs Pop Up Throughout United States
From Chicago to Long Beach, California, free meal programs are making it easier to feed families during coronavirus-spurred school closings.
Amanda K. Edwards Is Ready To Make History
A self-proclaimed servant leader, Edwards says she's prepared to be the first Black woman from Texas to ever occupy a seat in the United States Senate.
Kamala Harris Has Questions For William Barr About His Interference In Roger Stone's Sentencing
Sen. Kamala Harris may have William Barr stuttering once again. She's asking that the Attorney General testify before Congress about his intervention in Roger Stone's sentencing.
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.