As they take office, new Bay Area congressmembers pledge to bring bold solutions and protect their diverse constituencies
Following a tense vote on the House floor to re-elect U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker, the Louisiana Republican swore in ...
Former congresswoman Barbara Lee reflects on career, talks future
Congresswoman Bara Lee has spent more than half her life in politics, and her career has come to a stop for now.
Meet the 9 new House members from California
Veteran Reps. Pete Aguilar (D-Redlands) and Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) hold the positions of Democratic Caucus chair and vice ...
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Rep. Barbara Lee exits Congress as a renegade herself, a nod to her mentor, Shirley Chisholm
FILE—Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., joined at left by Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., is surrounded by reporters after she lost ...
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After 21 Years, Das Williams’ Political Career Comes to Unexpected End
For most of his life, Das Williams has been called "a young man in a hurry." So, it was a strange feeling inside the Santa ...
Rep. Barbara Lee, Mentored by Shirley Chisholm, Now Also Role Model As She Leaves Congress
During more than two decades in Congress, the Democrat has been the only Black woman elected to the House from parts of the ...
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Congresswoman Yvette Clarke leads push for Marcus Garvey’s exoneration
Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (D-NY) and 20 of her colleagues are urging President Joe Biden to exonerate Marcus Mosiah Garvey, ...
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Retiring Rep. Barbara Lee considering run for Oakland mayor
OAKLAND, California — Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee said Friday she will announce in early January whether she plans to run for mayor of Oakland as the city holds a special election following the ...