Congress
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Pelosi tells female politicians: “Do not let anybody shake your confidence”
As the 118th Congress convenes with a record number of women serving this term, MAKERS reflects on the legacy of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and how she helped pave the way for so many others.
6 min read - USMAKERS
Congresswoman Katie Porter warns of the ‘intentional strategy’ to silence us
The MAKERS Conference welcomed California Congresswoman Katie Porter to the stage to share her insights on the midterm elections and the biggest issues facing our country.
3 min read - USYahoo Life
How Roe v. Wade inspired this former Miss America to run for Congress: 'We need more women at that table'
After Roe. v Wade was overturned, former Miss America Cara Mund is running to become North Dakota's first woman in the U.S. House of Representatives.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo Life
Biden telling transgender youth ‘your president has your back’ prompts strong emotions: ‘Did I cry? Yes, I did’
"To all the transgender Americans watching at home, especially the young people who are so brave, I want you to know that your president has your back,” he said, while urging Congress to pass the Equality Act. His words prompted a mixed LGBTQ response.
8 min read - PoliticsYahoo Life
'Squad up': Newly sworn-in Reps. Cori Bush, Jamaal Bowman pose with AOC, Omar, Pressley and Tlaib
"Unbought and unbossed," wrote Rep. Ilhan Omar.
3 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: If Congress Gets 3 Months' Parental Leave, So Should Everyone
The freshman lawmaker emphasized that her ”‘unusual" leave policy applies to both mothers AND fathers on her staff.
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Sarah Sanders called 'an embarrassment' for saying Congress isn't 'smart enough' to read Trump tax returns
"Remember when it was a national emergency because a comedian made fun of her," one person wrote of the press secretary's insult aimed at Democrats.