The Latest Breaking News from Ayanna Pressley

Rep. Pressley criticizes GOP's Dismantle DEI Act while Rep. Cloud defends it, sparking a heated debate in Congress.

Members of Congress call on president to pardon or commute sentences before he leaves White House

Biden oversaw the passage of the first major federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years. But advocates fear gun safety policy could be easily reversed: ‘We are at a pivotal moment’

Two U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde

"The Squad" has reshaped American politics leveraging their diverse backgrounds and social media savvy to engage young voters and drive the Democratic Party leftward.

Sole Palestinian American in Congress protests as other progressives call for Israel arms embargo and Gaza ceasefire

Democratic lawmakers plan counter-programming events during Netanyahu's Congress address, showcasing division on Israel-Hamas conflict.

Elizabeth Warren calls Vance faux populist while party says he will ‘take women back decades’ on abortion

Democratic leaders discuss Biden's candidacy and strategize for the upcoming election amidst rising tensions within the party.

Crockett tells The Independent that Ayanna Pressley and AOC leapt to her defense

The FDA will soon move to ban formaldehyde in hair-straightening products. It's more than a decade after research raised alarms about health risks and other worrying chemicals remain in the products.