Experts: Black voters stick with Biden Black communities "understand the gravity of this election in different ways than the rest of America does" Salon · Jul 9, 2024
Congressional Black Caucus Stands Firmly Behind President Biden Rep. Horsford reaffirms unwavering support for President Biden amid calls for him to step aside, emphasizing voter support and achievements. Top News · Jul 9, 2024
Rep. Horsford Supports President Biden Amidst Competitive Election Race Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford of Nevada's 4th District expresses support for President Biden, highlighting voter choice. Top News · Jul 8, 2024
At the Races: Split takes - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2024
Former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee Wins Republican Primary Former North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee wins Republican primary for Nevada's 4th Congressional District, set to challenge incumbent Democrat Rep. Steven Hors... Top News · Jun 13, 2024
Ohio vacancy, challenges to Timmons and Mace top Tuesday’s races - Roll Call Elections in five states on Tuesday include primary challenges to two House Republicans in South Carolina and an open Ohio House seat. Roll Call · Jun 7, 2024
At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · May 23, 2024
NAB Backs Broadcast VOICES Act The legislation would reinstate the diversity tax certificate program TV Tech · Apr 23, 2024
Fundraising shows Democrats prepping for battle in both chambers - Roll Call New fundraising reports show embattled House Democrats raised more on average than embattled House Republicans. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2024
Texas trailblazer Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88 Colleagues celebrated the legacy of the Texas Democrat, describing her as a woman of many firsts and a “quiet storm.” Roll Call · Jan 2, 2024
Black lawmakers press Justice and Education Departments to investigate Florida's race curriculum The Congressional Black Caucus is pushing the White House, Justice Department and the Department of Education to look into whether Florida school districts are violating federal discrimination law following changes to the state's Black history curriculum The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Democratic lawmaker loses his cool with Matt Gaetz during House floor speech: ‘You are exhausting!’ Heated debate came after Republicans introduced an amendment to a spending bill which has now banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the military The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Supreme Court limits use of race in college admissions decisions - Roll Call The Supreme Court on Thursday restricted how colleges can use race in admissions decisions, in a decision that struck down two programs. Roll Call · Jun 29, 2023
Inside Biden’s relentless soft-sell on the debt ceiling bill Several Democrats came out of a White House briefing more secure about voting for the bill. Axios · May 29, 2023
Axios · May 5, 2023 Scoop: House members revive bipartisan police funding bill The bill passed the House last year but stalled. This time, its backers are more hopeful.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023 Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.
Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023 No veto of measure blocking new D.C. criminal code, Biden tells senators - Roll Call Shocking some Democrats, President Biden said Thursday he would not veto a measure blocking a revised Washington, D.C., criminal code.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Another first: Horsford heads up Black caucus in Congress LAS VEGAS — Growing up in Las Vegas, Steven Horsford never dreamed he’d one day serve in Congress.
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Toll of police brutality on display at State of the Union The toll of police brutality in America was on painful display as family members of Black men and women killed in custody sit alongside lawmakers in the House to hear the president’s State of the Union address
The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2023 Families of Tyre Nichols and George Floyd to attend State of the Union Close relatives of Black people killed by police invited to Biden’s address by more than a dozen members of Congress
WEKU · Feb 7, 2023 Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform Members of the Congressional Black Caucus invited families that have lost loved ones at the hands of police to be their guests at the State of the Union.
Roll Call · Feb 7, 2023 Biden to call for congressional action on guns, police misconduct - Roll Call President Joe Biden plans to renew calls for Congress to use legislation and funding to address gun violence, policing and criminal justice.
Roll Call · Feb 6, 2023 State of the Union guests to highlight divisiveness on foreign, domestic issues - Roll Call Republicans may look to highlight Biden's foibles on foreign policy with their SOTU guests, while Democrats look to domestic issues.
Salon · Feb 5, 2023 Uncle Joe's tightrope walk: SOTU 2023 Facing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the amped-up Republican House, Biden still hopes optimism will pull him through
Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023 After Tyre Nichols death, Black Caucus will press Biden on police reform WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he hoped the death of Tyre Nichols “spurs some action” as he sought to reassure allies in the Congressional Black Caucus of a commitment to work with them to advance police reform.