Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, such as U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-4) , have issued a sharp rebuke of Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.-5) following his assertions that Muslims “don’t belong” in the United States, characterizing the remarks as an attack on both religious freedom and the deep historical roots of Black Muslims in America.
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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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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.