Since 1870, 10 African-Americans have served in the U.S. Senate, four of them Republicans and six Democrats.Updated: June 15, 2020 - 10:49pmThe criticism about the Republican Party having just one black senator in South Carolina's  has intensified with allegations that the GOP is using him to lead Capitol Hill police-reform efforts, which have focused on police brutality toward black Americans after George Floyd’s death.However, the first African-Americans to serve in both chambers of the U.S. Congress were members of the Republican Party.Hiram Rhodes...…Since 1870, 10 African-Americans have served in the U.S. Senate, four of them Republicans and six Democrats.Updated: June 15, 2020 - 10:49pmThe criticism about the Republican Party having just one black senator in South Carolina's  has intensified with allegations that the GOP is using him to lead Capitol Hill police-reform efforts, which have focused on police brutality toward black Americans after George Floyd’s death.However, the first African-Americans to serve in both chambers of the U.S. Congress were members of the Republican Party.Hiram Rhodes...WW…

"The time for reparations is now," former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer said during a discussion with Glover.Updated: September 25, 2020 - 11:16pmActor and activist Danny Glover and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined Democratic lawmakers to call for the passage of a bill to set up a federal slavery reparations committee, emphasizing that "we can't wait" any longer for reparations."We can't wait," Steyer said during a virtual discussion held as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference. "This...…"The time for reparations is now," former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer said during a discussion with Glover.Updated: September 25, 2020 - 11:16pmActor and activist Danny Glover and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined Democratic lawmakers to call for the passage of a bill to set up a federal slavery reparations committee, emphasizing that "we can't wait" any longer for reparations."We can't wait," Steyer said during a virtual discussion held as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's annual legislative conference. "This...WW…

"We need to fund government so that we can continue to grow the economy and make sure that the frontline workers have resources," said N.Y. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in an interview.Updated: September 17, 2020 - 9:09amNew York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said it is "total BS" to suggest that $1 trillion in federal coronavirus stimulus funding for states and localities would benefit public sector unions.The $1 trillion in aid was passed in the House as part of the $3.4 trillion HEROES Act. Public sector unions such as the American Federation of State, County...…"We need to fund government so that we can continue to grow the economy and make sure that the frontline workers have resources," said N.Y. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in an interview.Updated: September 17, 2020 - 9:09amNew York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said it is "total BS" to suggest that $1 trillion in federal coronavirus stimulus funding for states and localities would benefit public sector unions.The $1 trillion in aid was passed in the House as part of the $3.4 trillion HEROES Act. Public sector unions such as the American Federation of State, County...WW…

The progressive lawmakers' past controversy over Israel could harm their support among Jewish Democrats in their districts.Updated: July 21, 2020 - 8:34amDemocratic voters will decide the future of Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar next month when they face off against tough primary opponents. The two have become household names as part of the group of four freshman female progressive lawmakers known as "The Squad."  Tlaib's challenger in Michigan's 13th Congressional District  is Detroit City Council President  Tlaib beat Jones...…The progressive lawmakers' past controversy over Israel could harm their support among Jewish Democrats in their districts.Updated: July 21, 2020 - 8:34amDemocratic voters will decide the future of Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar next month when they face off against tough primary opponents. The two have become household names as part of the group of four freshman female progressive lawmakers known as "The Squad."  Tlaib's challenger in Michigan's 13th Congressional District  is Detroit City Council President  Tlaib beat Jones...WW…

A socialist system 'has never produced particularly good outcomes,' Rice saysUpdated: July 23, 2020 - 5:51pmFormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, head of Stanford’s Hoover Institution, argued that socialism has "only worked at gunpoint" in other countries as she argued against socialist policies being implemented in the U.S."I've spent a lot of my life studying a country that was born on the premise 'From each according to his talents, to each according to his needs' – that was the core of socialism," Rice, who served in the administration of former...…A socialist system 'has never produced particularly good outcomes,' Rice saysUpdated: July 23, 2020 - 5:51pmFormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, head of Stanford’s Hoover Institution, argued that socialism has "only worked at gunpoint" in other countries as she argued against socialist policies being implemented in the U.S."I've spent a lot of my life studying a country that was born on the premise 'From each according to his talents, to each according to his needs' – that was the core of socialism," Rice, who served in the administration of former...WW…

The Philadelphia mayor recently waived all city 'code violations' against those arrested during the protests that took place in the city after George Floyd's deathUpdated: July 15, 2020 - 12:37pmPhiladelphia Democratic Mayor James Kenney says his city-wide ban on large events and gatherings through February 2021 does not apply to protests."The city's office of special events will not accept, review, process or approve applications, issue permits or enter into agreements for special events or public gatherings of 50 people or more on public property through...…The Philadelphia mayor recently waived all city 'code violations' against those arrested during the protests that took place in the city after George Floyd's deathUpdated: July 15, 2020 - 12:37pmPhiladelphia Democratic Mayor James Kenney says his city-wide ban on large events and gatherings through February 2021 does not apply to protests."The city's office of special events will not accept, review, process or approve applications, issue permits or enter into agreements for special events or public gatherings of 50 people or more on public property through...WW…

'Why do every single one of our officers carry guns?' Ellison asks when explaining his support for policing reform. 'The fact is, we do have to have a system of public safety, call it what you want.'Updated: July 17, 2020 - 11:01pmMinnesota Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison is advocating for a "refund the community" approach in place of "defund the police" and questioning why every police officer carries a firearm.Ellison said he doesn’t care if a city gets rid of the word "police" but there needs to be some sort of public safety system in place."Defund the Police" is one of the...…'Why do every single one of our officers carry guns?' Ellison asks when explaining his support for policing reform. 'The fact is, we do have to have a system of public safety, call it what you want.'Updated: July 17, 2020 - 11:01pmMinnesota Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison is advocating for a "refund the community" approach in place of "defund the police" and questioning why every police officer carries a firearm.Ellison said he doesn’t care if a city gets rid of the word "police" but there needs to be some sort of public safety system in place."Defund the Police" is one of the...WW…

The IRS declined to comment when asked if there is a system in place to recoup stimulus payments sent to ineligible recipientsUpdated: April 17, 2020 - 11:29pmPresident Trump said Friday that the government will be able to recoup the stimulus money that the IRS sent to dead people."Sometimes you send a check to somebody wrong," he said. "Sometimes people are listed. They die and they get a check. That can happen. ... We'll get the money back."The stimulus checks, as much as $1,200 a person, were sent based on information from 2018 or 2019 tax filings, to help Americans...…The IRS declined to comment when asked if there is a system in place to recoup stimulus payments sent to ineligible recipientsUpdated: April 17, 2020 - 11:29pmPresident Trump said Friday that the government will be able to recoup the stimulus money that the IRS sent to dead people."Sometimes you send a check to somebody wrong," he said. "Sometimes people are listed. They die and they get a check. That can happen. ... We'll get the money back."The stimulus checks, as much as $1,200 a person, were sent based on information from 2018 or 2019 tax filings, to help Americans...WW…

Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has tested positive for coronavirus.  One of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive as well.Updated: May 29, 2020 - 6:39pmThe White House’s internal challenge with coronavirus has brought the official presidential line of succession into the forefront.According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the line of succession would go from President Trump to Vice President Mike Pence to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and then Secretary of State...…Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has tested positive for coronavirus.  One of President Trump’s personal valets has tested positive as well.Updated: May 29, 2020 - 6:39pmThe White House’s internal challenge with coronavirus has brought the official presidential line of succession into the forefront.According to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947, the line of succession would go from President Trump to Vice President Mike Pence to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and then Secretary of State...WW…

'And we'll be matching employee donations to both groups,' Airbnb announcedUpdated: June 2, 2020 - 6:43pmAirbnb is donating $500,000 to Black Lives Matter and the NAACP after it recently cut 1,900 jobs, reducing its workforce by about 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic."We stand with #BlackLivesMatter," the company tweeted Monday night. "We are donating a total of $500,000 to the @NAACP and the @Blklivesmatter Foundation in support of their fight for equality and justice. And we'll be matching employee donations to both groups. Because a world where we all belong...…'And we'll be matching employee donations to both groups,' Airbnb announcedUpdated: June 2, 2020 - 6:43pmAirbnb is donating $500,000 to Black Lives Matter and the NAACP after it recently cut 1,900 jobs, reducing its workforce by about 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic."We stand with #BlackLivesMatter," the company tweeted Monday night. "We are donating a total of $500,000 to the @NAACP and the @Blklivesmatter Foundation in support of their fight for equality and justice. And we'll be matching employee donations to both groups. Because a world where we all belong...WW…