The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. will lie in state at the South Carolina State House on March 2, following a decision by Governor Henry McMaster to honor the Greenville, S.C. native and civil rights leader. The state-level tribute follows a dispute in Washington after House Speaker Mike Johnson denied a request for Jackson’s casket to lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol. A memorial caravan is currently traveling from Chicago to Columbia, South Carolina, where public and private services will be held to honor Jackson’s lifelong legacy of activism and political influence.
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House votes overwhelmingly to pass bill to force release of Epstein files
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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Man pardoned after storming Capitol is charged with threatening to kill Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Christopher P. Moynihan, a New York man pardoned by the 47th president for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat after allegedly vowing to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries thanked law enforcement for their swift action, calling the threat “credible” and condemning the pardons that freed violent offenders.
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Congressional Black Caucus members slam “Big, Ugly Bill”
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was passed by the House of Representatives with 218 votes for and 214 against, despite the Congressional Black Caucus’ protests and warnings of devastating impacts on Black communities nationwide.
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Rep. Al Green is censured by U.S. House after protest during president’s address
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was censured by a 224-198 vote in the House after interrupting President Trump’s joint address to Congress, while Republicans were not censured for similar actions against President Biden during his State of the Union addresses.
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Lawmakers work to prevent artificial intelligence from harming marginalized communities
The bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence has released a report outlining key findings and recommendations for advancing America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly, with a focus on protecting civil liberties and addressing potential harms to marginalized groups.
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House Speaker cracks down on Republicans’ bigoted attacks against VP Harris
House Republican leaders have asked their caucus to stop making racist and misogynistic attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been nominated by President Biden to replace him in the 2024 presidential race.
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Vice President Harris and the rest of the agenda
President Biden’s decision to step down and pass the torch to Vice President Harris has sparked an outpouring of support and donations, and it is up to voters to make a difference in the upcoming presidential election by voting for Democrats in congressional races and ensuring the Electoral College delegates are selected.
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Congress members criticize Speaker Mike Johnson for snubbing Kenyan president
House Speaker Mike Johnson has been criticized for refusing to invite Kenyan President William Ruto to address a joint session of Congress, instead inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of committing war crimes.