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U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York has been elected chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for the upcoming 119th Congress, making him the first Black person to hold the role in its 46-year history. The election took place on Nov. 20, with the Afro-Dominican congressman running unopposed to succeed Rep. Nanette Barragán of […]
One of the highlights of the recent United States elections was the victory of a Nigerian-American, Dr Oye Owolewa, re-elected as the representative of District Columbia. In this interview with BIODUN BUSARI, he shares his thoughts on the comeback of Donald Trump to the White House, among other issues How does it feel to be […]
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference chair and longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a Trump transition official confirmed to NBC News on Monday. Stefanik is Trump’s first Cabinet pick for his second term in the White House. “I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise […]
President-elect Donald Trump has offered N.Y. Rep. Elise Stefanik the job of U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and she has accepted the offer, a senior source close to the presidential transition confirmed to CBS News. The New York Post was first to report on the developments, with statements from both. CNN also reported the […]
(L) John James, Image courtesy of John James, (R) Denise Illtich, Image courtesy of Denise Illtich Representative John James has clinched re-election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, a race that was fiercely contested and closely followed as a key race in the state. His victory not only reinforces his position as Michigan’s only Black member […]
(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman voted against a bill that would deport foreign nationals convicted of domestic violence and sex offenses, then introduced legislation that would give immigrants a path to U.S. citizenship. Illinois U.S. Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia introduced the Migration Stability Act along with Texas U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who said […]
Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach cruised to an easy victory over primary challenger Steve Boyd in her deep-red western Minnesota district Tuesday night. Fischbach outraised and outspent Boyd in the months leading up to their primary, and she bested him by nearly 10,000 votes on Tuesday night. The congresswoman will almost certainly be elected in […]
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U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a 1975 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law who championed efforts to promote equality during her 30-year career in Congress, died Friday from pancreatic cancer. She was 74. Jackson Lee, who was active in the Black American Law Students Association at the Law School, represented Texas’ Houston-based 18th District, a […]
Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed Friday night that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, had died. The Democrat had represented her Houston-based […]