united states congress
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Kamala Harris Swears In, Laphonza Butler, 3rd Black Woman To Serve In The U.S. Senate
In a historic moment, VP Kamala Harris swore in Senator Laphonza Butler on Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Congress Is Still White AF: Will President Joe Biden Address It In His State of The Union?
The lack of diversity in the room will be glaringly obvious.
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Here’s Why Trump Can Run for President — Again
Just because Trump was twice impeached, that does not prevent him from giving the presidency another shot.
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These Gen Z Congressional Candidates Want America To Be More Progressive
Maxwell Frost and Ray Reed could be the first Gen Z members to serve in the U.S. House.
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Activist and Lawmaker Attica Scott is in the Run for Congress
Scott took to the streets to protest for change and now she’s ready to be in the administrative position to do so.
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If the Capitol Is Closed to the Public, Why Did Some Republican Congress Members Give Tours the Day Before Insurrection?
It’s been a week since a violent group of terrorists stormed the Capitol looking to overthrow democracy and Democrats have questions, a lot of questions. According to Roll Call, Rep. Mikie Sherrill and 33 other House members want an investigation into tours provided by fellow House lawmakers inside the Capitol on Jan. 5, just one…
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Some Dude Named Mo Brooks Plans to Challenge the Electoral College Over Joe Biden’s Presidency
While I thoroughly enjoyed Mel Brooks’ performance in the Oscar-snubbed Spaceballs, Robinhood: Men in Tights and the beloved Blazing Saddles, I’m not fond of Brooks upcoming plans to challenge the Electoral College votes when Congress officially certifies President-elect Joe Biden’s victory on Jan. 6… Managing Editor Genetta Adams: Stephen, it’s Mo Brooks not Mel Brooks.…
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Fashioning a New Congress: What This Freshman Class Wears to Work Matters More Than Ever
When Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Mn.) was sworn into the 116th Congress today, the Somali-American became the first woman to serve wearing hijab. Fellow freshman Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mi.) chose to wear a traditional Palestinian dress called a thobe to the confirmation, as a nod to her heritage. Both made history in November as the first…