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#congress

Shirley Chisholm's groundbreaking story is being brought to the forefront through a Netflix biopic starring Regina King.

Chisholm, the first Black woman to serve in Congress, had a significant impact on American politics and paved the way for future generations. [ more ]

Members of Congress have made discriminatory and offensive remarks towards their colleagues based on their race, ethnicity, and religion.

These incidents highlight the need for improved diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity training in Congress. [ more ]

Republican lawmakers revolted against their own party's agenda in Congress this week.

The dysfunction and infighting in Congress reached new levels of chaos and dysfunction. [ more ]

Former Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is considering running for Congress again in 2022.

Rehberg is motivated by his desire to make a difference and concerns over inflation and immigration. [ more ]

Trump's ability to influence the legislative process has been resurrected now that he has the Republican presidential nomination in his grasp.

Failure to pass an immigration law deal could have historically damning consequences. [ more ]

Donald Trump's opposition to a compromise on border security threatens the chances of a deal in Congress.

Trump's growing influence is dividing Republicans on an issue that once united the party. [ more ]

President Biden is pleading with Congress for new authority to address the overwhelmed southern border.

The proposed legislation would give Biden explicit new authority to deny asylum claims and enforce immigration policies. [ more ]

President Biden is willing to close the US-Mexico border if Congress passes a proposed deal that would unlock money for Ukraine.

The proposed deal in Congress would require the border to be closed if 5,000 migrants cross illegally in a day. [ more ]

President Biden is being criticized by both interventionists and isolationists in Congress over his recent strikes in Yemen and the Middle East.

Dovish lawmakers argue the president lacks the authority to carry out the strikes, while hawks say he isn't going far enough. [ more ]

Senate Republicans and Democrats have reached a compromise plan to crack down on unlawful migration across the U.S.-Mexico border

The plan faces challenges in Congress due to deep divisions and opposition from both Republicans and former President Donald Trump [ more ]

Congress is clashing over the degree of American involvement in Middle East conflicts

Lawmakers are pushing back against the idea of a direct strike on Iran [ more ]

Advertising executives face backlash for praising TikTok after bill threatening ban or sale passed in Congress. [ more ]

President Biden's State of the Union address and Special Counsel Robert Hur's testimony were discussed.

Congress is moving to ban the Chinese government from TikTok. [ more ]

President Trump signed an executive order attempting to limit TikTok due to Chinese influence, but later reversed his stance due to concerns about Facebook's increased influence.

Congress is moving to pass a bill requiring Chinese government divestment from TikTok, with bipartisan support despite opposition from a hedge-fund manager with significant stake in TikTok. [ more ]

The House of Representatives has established a Task Force on artificial intelligence to maintain America's leadership in the field.

Congress is perceived as being late to address the issues surrounding AI, with partisanship potentially hindering the effectiveness of the task force. [ more ]

Law enforcement is facing challenges in investigating real crimes against children due to the prevalence of AI-generated fake child sex images.

Congress has been slow to address the problem, with only a few states banning AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery. [ more ]

The fight in Congress over FISA's Section 702 could lead to expanded surveillance powers, potentially intruding on Americans' civil liberties. [ more ]

The US Congress passed a two-year reauthorization of the controversial section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance on communications, sparking debates on privacy vs. security. [ more ]

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.

US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms. [ more ]

Younger members in Congress wear sneakers due to practical reasons like walking to work.

Female politicians wearing sneakers make a political statement, with more Dems opting for this style. [ more ]

George Santos intends to run for Congress again despite being expelled and facing criminal charges.

Mr. Santos plans to challenge Representative Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District in the Republican primary in June. [ more ]

Tom Suozzi emphasizes a need for bipartisanship in Congress.

Suozzi holds a powerful position in a closely divided House. [ more ]

Marty O'Donnell running for Congress in Nevada's third district as a Republican against incumbent Susie Lee.

O'Donnell is a supporter of Trump and had successful careers in the music industry before entering politics. [ more ]

Congress avoided a shutdown with a last-minute compromise.

Deadlock over military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, immigration laws. [ more ]

Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing figure in American politics.

Chisholm's upbringing and early life experiences shaped her into a determined and accomplished individual. [ more ]

Hakeem Jeffries is the first African American to lead a party caucus in Congress.

Jeffries has a background in law and worked in various positions before entering politics. [ more ]

Barbara Lee's time at Mills College shaped her political activism and career.

Lee's lone vote against the Authorization for the Use of Military Force and her support for Medicare for all highlight her prescience. [ more ]

Maryland House Delegate Joe Vogel introduced legislation to relieve student debt for mental health professionals working in public schools.

Vogel, a member of Generation Z, is running for Congress and prioritizing addressing the mental health crisis facing young people today. [ more ]

Lack of serious debate on important issues in Congress

Criticism of US foreign policy consensus [ more ]

Former defense officials have made claims and released videos of UFO sightings made by military pilots.

Congress demanded answers on these objects and tasked the Pentagon office with investigating contemporary sightings and exploring historical records. [ more ]

Charles O. Jones, a leading authority on Congress and the United States presidency, died at the age of 92.

Jones had a gift for simplifying the complexities of the American political system and demystifying it for others. [ more ]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been called to testify before Congress to explain why he kept his recent hospitalization a secret, including from the White House.

The House Armed Services Committee Chairman has requested Austin's direct testimony to understand the decisions made to withhold information from the President, Congress, and the American people. [ more ]