By Curtis Yee, Michael Warren, Carley Petesch and Bridget Brown The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill Nov. 18 to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President […]
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‘Black America’s Attorney General’ donates $50K to Black Press during NNPA Awards Reception
Attorney Benjamin Crump surprised attendees at the 2025 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception with a $50,000 donation to the National Newspaper Publishers Association, praising the Black Press as the “clarion call” for Black America. The event, a highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference, also honored leaders including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Rep. Yvette Clarke, and union president Claude Cummings Jr.
Posted inPolitics
House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force urges Supreme Court to protect Constitution, defend birthright citizenship
House Democrats file a Supreme Court amicus brief opposing the current president’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, arguing the action violates the Constitution and over a century of legal precedent. Shown here, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) speaks at an April 30 press conference.
Posted inU.S. Government
Mfume and other top Democrats plan to sit out presidential address
Several Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume, are choosing to sit out the 47th president’s first congressional address of his second term due to concerns about the state of the union.
Posted inNational News
CBC members protest Israeli prime minister’s address to Congress
Congressional Black Caucus members, including Ayanna Pressley and Jamaal Bowman, opted not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint session address to Congress, citing concerns about his role in the Israel-Hamas conflict and his use of the platform to fearmonger and gain support for his bombing campaign.
Posted in2024 Elections
Joe Biden addresses nation after ending reelection bid
President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in an 11-minute speech from the Oval Office, citing his accomplishments over the last four years and his commitment to tackle issues such as Supreme Court reform and gun violence.
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President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
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Democratic lawmakers back President Biden after press conference
Despite recent mistakes, President Joe Biden continues to receive support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressing his commitment to the Democratic leader and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters predicting that Biden will win his bid for re-election.
Posted inU.S. Government
Biden-Harris administration aim to tackle gun violence
The Biden-Harris administration and members of Congress are continuing to address the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. by introducing legislation and vowing to pass tougher gun legislation if re-elected.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduces George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to honor the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, aiming to combat police brutality, improve training practices, and transparency, while House Republicans oppose the legislation.