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Prayer vigil held for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
FOX 26 Houston· 7 days agoThe community came together to support Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee as she continues her battle...
Lawmakers seek health care and retirement protections for Steward Health Care workers
San Francisco Chronicle· 1 day agoA group of Democratic members of Congress, led by Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, is seeking...
Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoThe bill’s leading sponsors included Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, Republican Sen....
Juneteenth explained: What is the holiday, why was it created and how should it be celebrated? |...
ABC 6 Providence· 9 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
Texas risks losing billions in federal funds over Abbott LGBTQ directive, Democrats say
The Hill via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoTexas colleges and universities risk losing billions in federal funding if they comply with Gov....
Congress can score another bipartisan win for safety and justice
The Hill· 15 hours agoThe Safer Supervision Act, which is also encapsulated in similarly bipartisan House companion...
How do these Texas politicians' spending habits stack up?
Houston Chronicle· 4 days agoIf you've ever been lucky enough to have a job that reimburses you for your business expenses, you...
Michigan Matters: Shri Thanedar on mental health, election and Gaza
CBS News· 6 days agoU.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health...
Congress members ask for more info on 'botched' FCI Dublin closure
KTVU via Yahoo News· 5 days agoMore than 20 members of the United States Congress have authored a letter to the Bureau of Prisons sharing concerns about what they are calling a “botched" closure of FCI Dublin.
Gateway - The Root
The Root· 14 hours agoAt the start of 2021, our country made a major historic political stride when Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first Black and Asian woman vice-president. The 2020 election was significant ...