Chappell Roan rejects Biden over Gaza “We want liberty, justice and freedom for all. When you do that, that’s when I’ll come" Salon · Jun 10, 2024
New ADA drop-off zones are coming to the Capitol, but barriers remain - Roll Call “With all the security barriers, it’s not easy to get picked up and dropped off at the Capitol campus,” said former Rep. Jim Langevin. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2024
Far-right fossil fuel company allies pressure US supreme court to shield firms in unprecedented campaign Groups linked to billionaire Leonard Leo, who seems to have ties to Chevron, are pressing the court to intervene in lawsuits that could cost billions The Guardian - US · Jun 9, 2024
From cuts to candles, this Capitol barber has made her mark - Roll Call Veronica Baugh has been cutting hair on the Hill for more than a decade, and now her candles have landed in the House gift shop. Roll Call · Jun 6, 2024
Robert De Niro denied leadership award after speaking out against Trump National Association of Broadcasters rescinds honor after actor appears outside ex-president’s criminal trial in New York The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2024
Trump's Former Communications Director Says Ex-president Preparing Himself For Guilty Verdict Former White House communications director for Donald Trump said the former president is preparing himself mentally for a guilty verdict. International Business Times · May 30, 2024
Where is Joe Biden’s fury about decapitated Palestinian babies? Politicians parroted untrue rumors that Hamas had beheaded Israeli babies. When the children are Palestinian, they shrug The Guardian - US · May 30, 2024
Is Congress still ‘The Last Plantation’? It is for staffers, says James Jones - Roll Call “Racial inequality in the congressional workplace is the most important issue affecting our democracy that we’re not talking about,” he says. Roll Call · May 29, 2024
As summer interns descend on the Hill, this resource office is ready - Roll Call Advocates say the House Intern Resource Office is a step in the right direction — and want to see a similar effort on the Senate side. Roll Call · May 29, 2024
Staffers bear the brunt of threats aimed at district offices - Roll Call Violence, arson and verbal abuse are the “dark side of public service” at congressional offices around the country. Roll Call · May 29, 2024
Families Of Uvalde Shooting Victims Sue Tech And Arms Companies The lawsuits, filed on Friday in California and Texas, target companies including Meta, Activision (the publisher of the video game Call of Duty), and arms manufacturer Daniel Defense. International Business Times · May 25, 2024
Democrats slam ‘out of control’ Supreme Court after Alito’s second Jan 6 flag scandal ‘Appeal to Heaven’ flag marks the second symbol synonymous with the 2021 US Capitol riots seen flying outside a property owned by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito The Independent UK · May 24, 2024
Rep targeted by Marjorie Taylor Greene brands her ‘absolutely racist’ as parties respond to fiery clash ‘She probably will raise money, because the racists are going to be so happy to give it to her,’ Rep Jasmine Crockett says The Independent UK · May 17, 2024
Senate GOP And Dems Clash On Spending Over Defense And Nondefense Programs GOP and Democrat senators are colliding when it comes to increasing spending in parity for both defense and nondefense programs. International Business Times · May 17, 2024
Roll Call · May 14, 2024 Radiation compensation bill’s backers plan Hill blitz - Roll Call Victims of radiation exposure are advocating for expanded compensation for those harmed in the development of nuclear weapons.
Roll Call · May 8, 2024 Pause in arms to Israel over Rafah offensive reverberates on Hill - Roll Call The administration's pause in a weapons delivery to Israel as it readies an assault on Rafah reverberated on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Reason · May 7, 2024 "MIT No Longer Requiring Diversity Statements from Prospective Faculty" The Hill (Lexi Lonas) reports: [MIT] announced Monday it no longer will require diversity statements from prospective faculty. The school said the decision was directed by President Sally Kornbluth "with the support of the Provost, Chancellor, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, and all six academic deans." "My goals are…
Latin Times · Apr 23, 2024 How the term 'invasion' is dividing the GOP when it comes to discussing immigration As presumptive GOP candidate Donald Trump intensifies his anti-immigration rhetoric, some conservative organizations denounce the use of the term "invasion"
Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024 Earl Blumenauer takes his last ride through Congress - Roll Call As the Democrat prepares to retire from the House after nearly three decades, he will pass the Bike Caucus baton.
Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024 John Leguizamo smashes piñata on Daily Show after admitting Trump is winning over Latino voters The Colombian actor went on to say: "no matter what Trump says about inflation, he doesn't like us and he doesn't want us here"
Latin Times · Apr 16, 2024 Hispanic Caucus backs Rob Menendez, son of disgraced politician, ahead of New Jersey elections Seeking to maintain and grow their numbers, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has given its support to Rep. Bob Menendez ahead of state primaries.
Roll Call · Apr 9, 2024 Tri-Caucus leaders call for restoration of House diversity office - Roll Call Minority groups in Congress want another chance for the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which lost its funding this year.
Roll Call · Apr 3, 2024 Shouldering grief for Gaza, Muslim staffers prepare for Eid - Roll Call Aides describe what it’s like to observe Ramadan on Capitol Hill this year. “Their voices are being heard here in the halls of Congress,” one said.
The Guardian - US · Apr 2, 2024 Robert F Kennedy Jr calls Biden ‘much worse threat to democracy’ than Trump Anti-vaxxer third-party candidate rails against president for involvement in supreme court case on social media
International Business Times · Mar 28, 2024 House Republicans To Impeach Mayorkas, Senate Debate Looms The charges against Mayorkas, labeled as "high crimes and misdemeanors," allege his "willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public trust."