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Published on Jan 19, 2019

Congressional Black Caucus demands Sheila Jackson Lee step down over intern rape allegations

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) was told by the board of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation that she should resign as leader of the organization in a lengthy conference call with the board over rape allegations. The CBCF is being sued by a former …

Source: Blaze
Published on 16:21 GMT

How the whitewashing of Dr. King's legacy enables America's casual racists...

Opinion piece by Kaitlin Byrd The celebration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. takes place this year amidst political chaos. In particular, it is occurring in the middle a weeks-long government shutdown that has pitted President Donald …

Source: euronews
Published on 18:17 GMT

Cory Booker says he’s nearing 2020 decision as he swings through key southern states

Sen. Cory Booker says he is nearing a decision on whether to run for president in 2020, but the New Jersey Democrat’s schedule over the past weekend left little doubt as to what the decision will ultimately be. Over the course of a four-day swing through …

Source: KBZK Bozeman News
Published on 19:38 GMT

Cory Booker says he's nearing 2020 decision

Over the course of a four-day swing through the South, Booker set the stage for his all-but-inevitable campaign: checking in with influential African-American political leaders and bringing his call for a "revival of civic grace" to their …

Source: Digital Burg
Published on 18:11 GMT

‘Absolutely out of control': Ex-Trump aide describes chaotic early days of administration

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticized his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control “like a pistol” and yelled for …

Source: Montreal Gazette
Published on 18:29 GMT

'Absolutely out of control': former Trump staffer's book depicts White House chaos

The browbeating of the top Republican on Capitol Hill was one of the vivid snapshots of life inside the Trump White House told by one of its original inhabitants, Cliff Sims, in his 384-page book Team of Vipers, which was obtained in advance by The …

Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Published on 20:41 GMT

Team of Vipers book depicts White House as 'absolutely out of control'

US President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticised his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control "like a pistol" and yelled for …

Source: Wairarapa News
Published on 11:48 GMT

Kamala Harris is among the few black women to run for president. Here is the amazing story of the first.

The sitting Republican president was unpopular and divisive. The country was a pressure cooker of partisan rage. Big names in the Democratic Party were mulling whether to jump into the presidential race: past candidates; high-powered senators; known …

Source: The Washington Post
Published on 10:43 GMT

Some House lawmakers urge end to sleeping in office

WASHINGTON -- The new Democratic leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives are taking a new look at the practice of lawmakers who live in their Capitol Hill offices. Top Democrats are considering making the live-in lawmakers pay for bunking in prime …

Source: NWA Online
Published on 09:18 GMT

‘Absolutely out of control’: New book by ex-Trump aide describes chaotic early days of administration

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticized his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control “like a pistol” and yelled for …

Source: National Post
Published on 07:47 GMT

Book depicts Donald Trump's inner circle as 'absolutely out of control'

President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticised his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control "like a pistol" and yelled for an …

Source: The New Zeland Herald
Published on Jan 20, 2019

Rep. Jackson Lee refuses to step down from CBC Foundation amid retaliation allegations

Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-Texas) has been pressured by leadership within the Congressional Black Caucus to step down. | Alex Wong/Getty Images Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is refusing demands to step down as leader of the Congressional Black Caucus’ …

Source: Politico
Published on 07:33 GMT

Book depicts Trump's inner circle as 'absolutely out of control'

President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticised his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control "like a pistol" and yelled for an …

Source: New Zealand Herald
Published on 05:48 GMT

New book by ex-Trump aide describes chaotic early days of administration

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump watched on television, increasingly angry as House Speaker Paul Ryan criticized his handling of the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. He held the remote control “like a pistol” and yelled for …

Source: Calgary Herald
Published on Jan 18, 2019

Former political director for Beto O'Rourke campaign accused of rape by Black Caucus intern

A former intern for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation accused the former regional political director for Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) of rape. Damien Jones worked as the CBCF's intern coordinator in 2015 when the unnamed victim said the …

Source: Blaze
Published on 04:05 GMT

Book depicts White House as 'absolutely out of control'

President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. President Donald Trump speaks at a roundtable in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Photo: Washington Post Photo …

Source: SF Gate
Published on Jan 19, 2019

Environmental Justice Panel at CBC Legislativ

Rep. James Clyburn NAACP Senior Director of Economic Programs Marvin Owens will discuss the intersection of economics and environmental justice during the 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference. The Environmental Justice Braintrust …

Source: Black Star News
Published on Jan 14, 2019

Congressional Black Caucus wants Rep. Steve King reprimanded, pulled from committee assignments

The Congressional Black Caucus on Saturday called on fellow Republicans of Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) to remove him from his committee assignments because of recent comments he made. What are they asking? "If Republicans really believe these racist …

Source: Blaze
Published on 00:14 GMT

Dem Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, at MLK event, calls Trump 'Grand Wizard of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue'

New York Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, speaking at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Harlem on Monday, derided President Trump as "the Grand Wizard of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," in fiery and combative remarks in front of many top Democrats …

Source: FOX News

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:03 GMT

Your Regular News Depressing These Days? Here's A Welcome Alternative

By Joe Rothstein More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on January 22, 2019 - 17:02 GMT

HALFTIME: U.S. Supreme Court Declines First Opportunity to Review Decision Preventing Coach from Taking a Knee

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that, at this time, it is not going to review the appeal in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Kirkland …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 18:53 GMT

A Look Back at Water Power in 2018

Aquaharmonics, the grand prize winner of WPTO's 2016 Wave Energy Prize, joined Secretary Perry and other government and industry leaders at a White House roundtable discussion on the use of federal prizes and challenges to drive innovation. Photo …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 17:02 GMT

Berkeley Lab Pioneer in Synchrotron Techniques and Tools Receives DOE Secretary’s Award

Zahid Hussain holds his DOE Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award certificate. (Credit: Berkeley Lab) Zahid Hussain, a longtime scientist at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has always been more focused on …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 18:23 GMT

Former White House Kids Entertainer, DJ Willy WOW, partners with Chuck “D” to create historic kids song “MLK That Way”

Teachers and students, across the nation, can now win a chance to be in DJ Willy WOW's next video by entering the #mlkthatway2019 dance challenge on IG. ATLANTA, GA, USA , January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJ Willy Wow deejay, song- …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:36 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 11:41 GMT

President Trump says US - Liberia ties "Stronger Now Than Ever" - Accepts Credentials of Ambassador Pattern

Download logo United States President Donald Trump says he is committed to working with the Government of Liberia to advance our common agenda and deepen the strong and abiding friendship between our two countries. The American President statement was made …

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Published on January 10, 2019 - 03:58 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and the White House Meeting on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time”

“[Democrats] have been saying all along is look, Mr. President, there's a policy difference here, and we're prepared to discuss that policy because we want to have secure borders, and therefore we're prepared to talk about that, including …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 22:26 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Vote to Continue the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after 187 House Republicans voted against a continuing resolution to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “Today, I brought to the Floor a continuing …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 16:51 GMT

The Gandhi Murder Shall not be released in India

The producers of The Gandhi Murder have decided against releasing the movie in India, citing security concerns. NY, --, USA, January 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Our Co-Producer Ms. Lakshmi Iyer has been threatened, forcing her to change her …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 19:18 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Today’s SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision to allow implementation of the Trump Administration's ban on transgender Americans serving in the military as …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019

“One Minutes” (Unlimited) **Following one minute speeches, the House is expected to recess until approximately 4:00 p.m. At that time the House will reconvene to consider the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. Any recorded votes …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 16:46 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “As we join together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us reaffirm his message of brotherhood and …

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Published on January 20, 2019 - 03:34 GMT

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump’s speech: “President Trump and Senator McConnell need to open government today. The President must stop holding government hostage and end …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown. Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:26 GMT

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:19 GMT

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 14:47 GMT

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:24 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska. Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy.

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 22:39 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video: “[The economic consequences of the …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 22:39 GMT

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 02:06 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 01:30 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video: "[Democrats] have …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 01:12 GMT

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues. My …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 00:16 GMT

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:36 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

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