U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is scheduled to appear before a federal appeals court on June 23, 2026, to challenge criminal charges stemming from a 2025 immigration detention center oversight visit. The high-stakes legal battle, which could cost the congresswoman over $1 million in legal fees and up to 17 years in prison, coincides with the announcement that she is 17 weeks pregnant with her second child.
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House Democrats condemn Senate Republicans, vow to block bill slashing Medicaid, food assistance and more
House Democrats are fiercely opposing a sweeping GOP tax and spending bill that they say would gut Medicaid, enact the largest food assistance cuts in U.S. history, and funnel tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. The legislation, passed by the Senate with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President J.D. Vance, is now headed to the House, where Democrats vow to block what they call a devastating attack on working families.
Posted inNational News
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus condemn U.S. president’s address in joint session of Congress as ‘misleading’ and ‘divisive’
President Trump’s 2025 address before a joint session of Congress was criticized by Democratic lawmakers as a misleading, hyper-partisan speech that ignored the struggles of everyday Americans and failed to offer concrete solutions to lower costs for working families.
Posted inCivil Rights
Lawmakers reflect on the political strategy behind the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement as a moral compass, political architect, and strategist, leading to the passage of landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo reflects on first term in office
U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., champions unity and inclusivity in a polarized political landscape. He focuses on economic development, healthcare access, and environmental justice.
Posted inMedia
Congress talks about the important role Black media plays in society
Congressional members have praised Black media organizations like the AFRO for elevating Black voices and delivering important information to voters, particularly during this election cycle.
Posted in2024 Elections
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President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for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.
