Congressional Black Caucus members, including Ayanna Pressley and Jamaal Bowman, opted not to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s joint session address to Congress, citing concerns about his role in the Israel-Hamas conflict and his use of the platform to fearmonger and gain support for his bombing campaign.
Tag: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
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Joe Biden addresses nation after ending reelection bid
President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in an 11-minute speech from the Oval Office, citing his accomplishments over the last four years and his commitment to tackle issues such as Supreme Court reform and gun violence.
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President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
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Democratic lawmakers back President Biden after press conference
Despite recent mistakes, President Joe Biden continues to receive support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressing his commitment to the Democratic leader and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters predicting that Biden will win his bid for re-election.
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Biden-Harris administration aim to tackle gun violence
The Biden-Harris administration and members of Congress are continuing to address the gun violence epidemic in the U.S. by introducing legislation and vowing to pass tougher gun legislation if re-elected.
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduces George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to honor the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, aiming to combat police brutality, improve training practices, and transparency, while House Republicans oppose the legislation.