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Former Rep. John Conyers Has Died
The former lawmaker had a complicated legacy as both a civil rights icon and a prominent member of Congress who was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. He was 90.
Dozens Of Women Have Accused Powerful Men In DC Of Sexual Harassment. Now They’re Creating A Space To Talk About It.
“It’s so different to talk to someone who has actually been there.”
Julián Castro Says Democrats Should Be Able To Make The Case For Impeachment And Provide A Vision For 2020
Castro also suggested he'll be able to outlast other 2020 Democratic candidates in an interview with BuzzFeed News' AM to DM Tuesday.
Seth Moulton Says He Would Use Diplomacy To Fight Off An Alien Invasion As President
"You always have to start with diplomacy," the newly announced presidential candidate said.
Seth Moulton Is Running For President
In an ever-growing field, Moulton is the second House Democrat who once tried to push out Pelosi to now run for president.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Donald Trump Should Be Investigated And Possibly Impeached For Obstruction
The congresswoman said she will be supporting an impeachment resolution that one of her colleagues introduced earlier this year.
House Democrats Are Starting To Call For Bill Barr's Resignation After His Mueller Report Press Conference
“OUR Attorney General acts as Trump’s defense attorney. He can’t represent both. Barr must resign.”
Another House Democrat Is Running For President
"It's official," Eric Swalwell said on The Late Show. "Boy, did it feel good to say that."
The House Sued Over Trump’s National Emergency
“No one is above the law or the Constitution, not even the President,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
A Former Congressman Accused Of Sexual Harassment Has Lost His Attempt At A Post-#MeToo Comeback
Kihuen, who was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women, lost the primary for a Las Vegas City Council seat by five votes.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Formed An Unlikely Alliance With Nancy Pelosi. Now It's Facing Its First Real Test.
Pelosi has so far forged strong relationships with the new progressives in her caucus, but that relationship could soon be tested in a battle between the insurgents and the establishment.
Republicans Have Pissed Off Donald Trump By Turning Down His Wall Plan. Now They’re Just Hoping He Doesn’t Take It Too Personally.
“Hopefully, he’ll give some of us a pass on this,” one Republican who voted against the president’s wishes said.
A Shady New Website Has Outed Women Who Accused Former Rep. Ruben Kihuen Of Sexual Harassment
“I cannot possibly understand how anyone has enough evil in their heart to publicly out harassment victims and push a smear campaign against them,” one of the women who accused Kihuen of sexual harassment told BuzzFeed News.
The #MeToo Movement Brought Down A Political Star. Now His Hometown Has To Decide Whether He Can Come Back.
“No Means No, Ruben,” is a new kind of political force, trying to prevent a former congressman from returning to political office after multiple women accused him of sexual harassment.
The House Intelligence Committee Wants To Question The Trump Organization’s Chief Financial Officer Following Cohen’s Testimony
Allen Weisselberg came up multiple times during Michael Cohen’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee this week, leaving lawmakers with questions for the Trump Organization’s chief financial officer.
Congress Just Got A Lot Closer To Rejecting Trump’s National Emergency To Build A Wall
Congress may now have the votes needed to formally reject Trump’s plan. The White House has suggested the president will issue his first veto if it passes.
The Michael Cohen Hearing Ended With A Very Awkward Fight About Racism
“What happened earlier was insulting to a lot of people of color, and his...response was hopefully genuine too,” one committee member said after the hearing.
House Democrats Announced Their Plan To Block Trump’s National Emergency To Build A Wall
The bill could pass Congress, but it would still need to overcome a presidential veto.
As Concerns Over Facial Recognition Grow, Members Of Congress Are Considering Their Next Move
“This is a perfect issue for our committee to look into,” California Rep. Jimmy Gomez told BuzzFeed News.
Donald Trump Helped Give Beto O'Rourke A Hometown Send-Off
Thousands of people came out to protest the president’s border wall — and spent a lot of time cheering for a Beto presidential run.