Most Black and Brown lawmakers opposed Congress’s move to establish a national day of remembrance for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing it legitimizes his racist rhetoric despite condemning his murder. Still, 95 Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and four Maryland representatives, joined Republicans in supporting the resolution.
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Rep. Al Green delivers impeachment petition as signatures near 1 million
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) and advocacy groups delivered a petition with nearly a million signatures to the House Judiciary Committee on July 23, urging the impeachment of the 47th president. Green pledged to continue filing articles of impeachment, calling the president’s actions “an assault on democracy.”
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Early balloting starts in Maryland, bringing out pre-dawn voters
By Caley Fox Shannon Early voting began Oct. 24 in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races. In Montgomery County, early birds formed a line at dawn outside the Silver Spring Civic Building. […]
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House Oversight Committee meeting erupts in personal attacks and partisan disputes
The House Oversight Committee’s nighttime session descended into chaos when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made a personal remark to Rep. Jasmine Crockett, leading to partisan bickering and a vote to recommend Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress.